Ozarks Chapter of the Missouri Archaeological Society

04/06/2026

Hosted by the MSU Anthro Club and open to the public. Join us in Strong Hall this Thursday for an exciting update on the GOJIRA project!

03/30/2026

Long before Stockton Lake, people kept returning to the same bend of the Sac River.

What they left behind stayed buried for thousands of years — until erosion exposed one of Missouri’s most important archaeological sites.

03/18/2026

Meeting activities will include: Welcome Reception Join us in our Hospitality Room for an informal Friday evening reception hosted by the Kansas City Archae ...

11/14/2025

Understanding Cahokia—an indigenous city opposite modern-day St. Louis—is assisted by comparing it to Chaco. Both developed at about the same time, with major cultural and political shifts at both dated […]

09/30/2025

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09/23/2025

Big win for cultural resource protection!

SUGARLOAF MOUND | The Osage Nation Historic Preservation Office (ONHPO) is proud to announce the complete reacquisition of Sugarloaf Mound. This sacred site was constructed between 600 and 1200 AD when the Osage people inhabited Missouri.

Sugarloaf Mound is the oldest known human-made structure in St. Louis. It is the only surviving Native American mound among the hundreds that once existed in the area, often referred to as "Mound City."

The reacquisition efforts began in 2008 with the purchase of about one-third of the mound. Now, after seventeen years, it is once again entirely under Osage control. CounterPublic, a St. Louis-based arts and culture organization, played a crucial role in this reacquisition by providing advocacy and financial support.

"The Osage Nation Historic Preservation Office has been dedicated to securing Sugarloaf Mound for the Nation, and we consider this work an honor," said Dr. Andrea Hunter, Osage Nation Historic Preservation Officer. "It has been a long 17-year journey, and I am thrilled to finally see the entire mound come under Osage Nation control. We are extremely grateful for the support of CounterPublic in making this happen; they have been and continue to be an excellent partner in this preservation effort."

Find out more here: https://www.osagenation-nsn.gov/news-events/news/osage-nation-reacquires-sugarloaf-mound-sacred-osage-site-and-oldest-human-made

09/20/2025

Bernice S. Warren Center for Archaeological Research , Missouri Archaeological Society, Inc. , and Ozarks Chapter of the Missouri Archaeological Society are representing at the Gray Campbell Farmstead today, 10am-4pm.
If you're in the neighborhood, stop in and say hi!

09/12/2025

Friendly reminder!
Tell your friends!!
This weekend is the Fall symposium!!

Protecting the Past for the FutureJoin TodayDo You Love Learning about the Past?So do we. Since 1935, the Missouri Archaeological Society has united amateur and professional archaeologists who share a love of archaeology and learning. We invite you to join us.Our MissionJoin Our Mailing List Name*Em...

08/08/2025

The Society for American Archaeology’s 2025 Discover Archaeology Activity Booklet is now available! You can earn an embroidered patch for completing an activity. Learn more at K-12 Activities & Resources.
https://saa.org/education-outreach/teaching-archaeology/k-12-activities-resources

08/02/2025

Bernice S. Warren Center for Archaeological Research is in the news cycle once again!!

Bravo!!

As the test pits got deeper, the students peeled back time layer by layer and found the wall of a foundation.

03/05/2025

Happy Birthday CAR!! 🎉🎉🍾🍾

The Center has seen increased demand from students and the public in the past year.