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ONLINE SPEAKER EVENT: Tom Origer, M.A., RPA on: “True Stories About Hotter Aspects of California Archaeology.”
Join SCAS for a presentation by Tom Origer, M.A., RPA on: “True Stories About Hotter Aspects of California Archaeology.” DATE: Thursday, December 8, 2022 TIME: 7:00 – 8:00 PM (Pacific) ** RSVP by 6:00 PM on Thursday, October 13** RESERVATION ONLY … Continue reading
ONLINE SPEAKER EVENT: Dr. Jennifer Farquhar on: “The Logic of Movement: The Role of Foragers in the Development of Mobile Pastoralism in Mongolia’s Desert-Steppe.”
Join SCAS for a presentation by Dr. Jennifer Farquhar on: “The Logic of Movement: The Role of Foragers in the Development of Mobile Pastoralism in Mongolia’s Desert-Steppe.” DATE: Thursday, November 10, 2022 TIME: 7:00 – 8:00 PM (Pacific) ** RSVP by … Continue reading
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
