ONLINE SPEAKER EVENT: Dr. Elaine Sullivan (M.A. and Ph.D. in Egyptian Art and Archaeology at Johns Hopkins University) on “Constructing the Sacred: Exploring the Ritual Landscape of Saqqara in 3D.”

Join SCAS for a presentation by Dr. Elaine Sullivan on “Constructing the Sacred: Exploring the Ritual Landscape of Saqqara in 3D.” DATE: Thursday, October 13, 2022 TIME: 7:00 – 8:00 PM (Pacific) ** RSVP by 6:00 PM on Thursday, October … Continue reading

ONLINE SPEAKER EVENT: Lucian Schrader III (Principal Investigator, Project Manager, and Cultural Technological Development Lead at Transcon Environmental, Inc.) on “Obsidian of California.”

Join SCAS for a presentation by Lucian Schrader III (Principal Investigator, Project Manager, and Cultural Technological Development Lead at Transcon Environmental, Inc.) on “Obsidian of California.” DATE: Thursday, Sept 8, 2022 TIME: 7:00 – 8:00 PM (Pacific) ** RSVP by … Continue reading

A 10,000+/- year-old history story to be told – And we need your help!

The Santa Cruz Archaeological Society is taking on leadership for bringing an important piece of the prehistory of Scotts Valley to life by updating and expanding the archaeological display in the City Hall. And we need donations. Some of you … Continue reading

Wikipedia Santa Cruz Archaeology Update: the Scotts Valley Site (CA-SCR-177)

Rob Edwards’ Wikipedia online encyclopedia update for the Scotts Valley Site (CA-SCR-177). Excavations of the Scotts Valley site were performed by SCAS members. Link to Wikipedia below: Scotts Valley Site (CA-SCR-177)

ONLINE SPEAKER EVENT: Dr. Greg White (Principal Investigator, Sub-Terra Heritage Resource Investigations) on “Archaeological Research Potential of the Borax Lake Site: A Western Clovis Locality in California’s North Coast Ranges.”

Join SCAS for a presentation by Dr. Greg White (Principal Investigator, Sub-Terra Heritage Resource Investigations) on “Archaeological Research Potential of the Borax Lake Site: A Western Clovis Locality in California’s North Coast Ranges.” DATE: Thursday, June 9, 2022 TIME: 7:00 … Continue reading

ONLINE SPEAKER EVENT: Alec Apodaca and Alexii Sigona (PhD Candidates, UC Berkeley) on “Eco-Archaeology and Environmental Stewardship in the Santa Cruz Mountains.”

Join SCAS for a presentation by Alec Apodaca and Alexii Sigona (PhD Candidates, UC Berkeley) on “Eco-Archaeology and Environmental Stewardship in the Santa Cruz Mountains.” DATE: Thursday, May 12, 2022 TIME: 7:00 – 8:00 PM (Pacific) ** RSVP by 6:00 … Continue reading

ONLINE SPEAKER EVENT: Dr. Alexis Boutin (Sonoma State University) on “How Bioarchaeological Research can Increase Empathy and Reduce Prejudice: A Case Study from Ancient Dilmun.”

Join SCAS for a presentation by Dr. Alexis Boutin (Sonoma State University) on “How Bioarchaeological Research can Increase Empathy and Reduce Prejudice: A Case Study from Ancient Dilmun.” DATE: Thursday, April 14, 2022 TIME: 7:00 – 8:00 PM (Pacific) **RSVP … Continue reading

ONLINE SPEAKER EVENT: Matthew Armstrong (Cultural Resources Specialist, PG&E) on “Mysteries and Archaeology in the South Central Sierra Nevadas.”

Join SCAS for a presentation by Matthew Armstrong (Cultural Resources Specialist, PG&E) on “Mysteries and Archaeology in the South Central Sierra Nevadas.” DATE: Thursday, March 10, 2022 TIME: 7:00 – 8:00 PM (Pacific) RESERVATION ONLY & SPACE LIMITED, WITH PREFERENCE … Continue reading

SCAS Speaker Series on Youtube: A Collection of Recorded SCAS Guest Speaker Events

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdZkxtvgQglgqhRNHdjB65w/playlists

ONLINE SPEAKER EVENT: Rob Edwards on “Santa Cruz Archaeological Society: The Little Society That Could – and Did!”

This month marks the 50th anniversary of the founding of the Santa Cruz Archaeological Society! Join SCAS for a special presentation, celebration, and retrospective by Rob Edwards on “Santa Cruz Archaeological Society: The Little Society That Could – and Did!.” … Continue reading