Upcoming Events
- ONLINE SPEAKER EVENT: Breck Parkman on: “Sacred Litter.” (June 12, 2025)
In the Spotlight
Scotts Valley Display Project Update!
On October 25, 2024, members of the Scotts Valley Display Project Committee (SVDP) met at Scotts Valley City Hall, to lay out a mock-up of the new Scotts Valley Site display. Attending members were Julie Edwards, Sarah Brewer, and Mary … Continue reading
SCAS Event: The Castro Adobe Tour (6.27.24)
The tour of the Castro Adobe State Historic Park with SCAS was held on June 27; the tour included a visit to the archaeology room, the Kimbro House archive. Below are some photographs of the event!
SCAS Outreach: Natural History Museum’s “Museum of the Macabre” event
On October 27, 2023, the SCAS participated in the Santa Cruz Natural History Museum’s “Museum of the Macabre” event; a costume party that included cocktails, food, games, an outdoor movie, and all sorts of creepy-crawlies. There were many booths highlighting … Continue reading
In Memory of Rob Edwards (1938-2023)
Robert Lynn Edwards, beloved partner, adored father, brother, uncle, and friend; archaeologist, anthropologist, teacher, mentor, community organizer, and resident of Santa Cruz County, died of complications from congestive heart failure on May 17, 2023. Always a big man, he was … 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)
SCAS Speaker Series on Youtube: A Collection of Recorded SCAS Guest Speaker Events
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdZkxtvgQglgqhRNHdjB65w/playlists
Linda Yamane’s Basket Transformed into a Striking Mosaic Mural in East Oakland Honoring the First Nation Ohlone
January 2021 article by Frances Phillips from the Creative Work Fund: https://creativeworkfund.org/news/linda-yamanes-basket-transformed-into-a-striking-mosaic-mural From artist Jess Medina’s Facebook Page: https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=10218784190543884&id=1474039349&sfnsn=mo
Wikipedia Santa Cruz Archaeology Updates: the Scotts Valley Site (CA-SCR-177), the Redman-Hirahara Farmstead, the Lost Adobe and Phoenix Buttons in California
Rob Edwards’ recent Wikipedia online encyclopedia updates include: the Scotts Valley site (CA-SCR-177), Redman-Hirahara Farmstead, the Lost Adobe and an entry on Phoenix Buttons in California. Excavations of the Scotts Valley site (CA-SCR-177), Lost Adobe and the Redman-Hirahara Farmstead were … Continue reading
