Vermont Archaeological Society

07/29/2026

Many of you have likely heard about the dramatic proposed changes to the Section 106 Historic Preservation review process. As a Member Society of the Society for American Archaeology, VAS supports their efforts to educate and advocate for archaeology and historic resources. These proposed changes will endanger important archaeological sites, landscapes and our shared heritage. We urge our members and supporters to learn more about the issue, and help us advocate for historic resources.

Our statement on the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation's approval of a complete proposed modification of the regulations implementing Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act.

07/28/2026

The plan is for the fragment to reunite with its fellow cannon pieces at the Lake Champlain Maritime Museum in Vergennes.

07/26/2026

Be part of uncovering Albany's history 🏛️🌊

This August, SUNY Poly's Archaeology Field School will play a vital role in the Albany Waterway project by excavating Historic Lock One of the Enlarged Erie Canal.

Students will gain hands-on experience in:
🔹 Archaeological surveying
🔹 Artifact recovery and cataloging
🔹 Proper excavation techniques
🔹 Mapping and locating buried historic structures

📅 August 3–29 (Monday–Friday)
👨‍🏫 Instructors: Andrew Wolfe & Denis Foley

🎓 Scholarships are available. Contact Andrew Wolfe for more information: [email protected]

👉 Apply through the SUNY Poly website to take part in a project that will help reveal one of Albany's most significant historic landmarks!

07/26/2026

Some scenes from the highly successful “soft” opening of the new exhibits at the Monkton Historical Society. The new displays can be visited during library hours: TTh 3:00-7:00, FSat 9AM-1:00 PM. More info at Monktonhistory.org

07/20/2026

07/14/2026

Monkton Historical Society is excited to announce a new exhibit opening Monday, July 20.

“Choices and Changes” showcases life in Monkton during the Revolution featuring clothing and artifacts from the time. The museum is open during the library, regular hours or by appointment. Tuesday and Thursday from 3 pm to 7 pm and Friday and Saturday from 9 am to 1 pm.

More information can be found on their website:

MM&HS Monthly Meeting: Choices and Changes Event Details Date: July 20, 2026 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm Venue: Monkton Town Hall Community Room Categories: MM&HS We will have our ‘soft’ opening of our new exhibit Choices and Changes: The Early People of Monkton. We’ll have brief opening statements of...

07/12/2026

Vermont Archaeological Society board members spent the day in downtown Burlington at Spotlight Vermont 250 talking with the public about archaeology, sharing the work of VAS, and doing flint knapping demonstrations illustrating stone tool making and what lithic technologies can tell us about Vermont's past peoples. It was a fantastic day bashing rocks!

07/11/2026

VAS is down at City Hall Park in Burlington for the History Expo. Come down and see flint knapping demonstrations. Sign up for our newsletter while you’re here!