SCAS Outreach: Archaeology Day at Castro Adobe State Historic Park!

September 26, 2026 at 10:30 am

Join SCAS for Archaeology Day at the Castro Adobe State Historic Park! DATE: Saturday, September 26, 2026 TIME: 10:30am – 3:00 PM (Pacific) WHERE: Castro Adobe State Historic Park at 184 Old Adobe Road, Watsonville RSVP is encouraged and parking … Continue reading →

SCAS Outreach: Vets4Vets “2nd Annual Santa Cruz Mac N Cheese Cook-Off!”

September 19, 2026 at 11:00 am

Join SCAS for the 2nd Annual Mac N Cheese Cook-Off and Live Music! DATE: Saturday, September 19, 2026 TIME: 11:00am – 2:00 PM (Pacific) WHERE: VFW Post 7263 at 2259 7th Avenue, Santa Cruz Tickets are $20. Veterans and Kids … Continue reading →

New SCAS Meeting Location: Elks Lodge!

October 22, 2025 at 7:08 pm

The new location for SCAS General Meetings featuring guest speakers will take place at the Santa Cruz Elks Lodge, 150 Jewell Street Santa Cruz, 95060 on the first Thursday of the month. We hope to see you there!

Scotts Valley Display Project Update! (7/05/25)

June 5, 2025 at 5:12 pm

Greetings everyone, This is an update of the activities of the Scotts Valley Display Project Committee from January to April 2025. On March 7, members of the committee met at Scotts Valley City Hall with Amanda Boesen and Andy Zevallos, … Continue reading →

Scotts Valley Display Project Update! (10/24/24)

December 5, 2024 at 3:49 pm

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)

June 27, 2024 at 10:00 am

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

October 27, 2023 at 5:00 pm

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)

July 7, 2023 at 3:16 pm

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!

August 19, 2022 at 7:44 pm

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)

August 19, 2022 at 7:42 pm

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)