Upcoming Events
In the Spotlight
- New SCAS Meeting Location: Elks Lodge!
- Scotts Valley Display Project Update! (7/05/25)
- Scotts Valley Display Project Update! (10/24/24)
- SCAS Event: The Castro Adobe Tour (6.27.24)
- SCAS Outreach: Natural History Museum’s “Museum of the Macabre” event
- In Memory of Rob Edwards (1938-2023)
- A 10,000+/- year-old history story to be told – And we need your help!
ONLINE SPEAKER EVENT: Arianna Heathcote on: “I Got Friends in Loma Prieta: Stories from the Forest of Nisene Marks State Park.”
Join SCAS for a presentation by Arianna Heathcote on: “I got Friends in Loma Prieta: Stories from the Forest of Nisene Marks State Park.” DATE: Thursday, April 8, 2021TIME: 7:00 – 8:00 PM (Pacific)**RSVP by 6:00 PM on April 8, … Continue reading
ONLINE SPEAKER EVENT: Hannah Ballard on “Garbage is Gold in our National Parks… and in our Back Yards.”
Join SCAS for a presentation by Hannah Ballard (Pacific Legacy, Inc.) on “Garbage is Gold in our National Parks… and in our Back Yards.” DATE: Thursday, February 11, 2021TIME: 7:00 – 8:00 PM (Pacific)**RSVP by 5:00 PM on February 11, … Continue reading
Field Trip to the UCSC Lime Kiln Site and Chitactac
Friday, September 13, 9:00 am to 1:00 pm Join Archaeological Society members for a trip to the Lime works on the UCSC campus. Meet up at the Barn Theater parking lot at the entrance to the campus by 9am. After the … Continue reading
Archaeological Society General Meeting and Potluck
Please join us for our annual potluck at September’s General meeting. Among our guests will be members of the Sacramento Archaeological Society. Bring a dish and enjoy each other’s company before watching an archaeologically themed movie (the movie TBA). Thursday, … Continue reading
Chitactac Family Day 2019
Celebrate the Amah Mutsun culture and discover the heritage of people who lived in this ancient village site. Play traditional games, make unique crafts, and learn about native plants and wildlife along uvas creek. The event is free and fun … Continue reading
Archaeology Month 2017 – Events List
Tons of talks and events related to California archaeology! Click to see the full list. Continue reading
Castro Adobe Open House Days
Free! Visit Santa Cruz County’s next State Historic Park. See ThatsMyPark.org for more information. Dates April 23, 11 am to 3 pm June 11, 11 am to 3 pm August 13, 6 to 9 pm October 22, 11 am to 3 … Continue reading
Cabrillo Farmers Market Sale and Map Giveaway
Don’t miss your chance to get free maps, SCAS t-shirts, and other neat items for the holidays! SCAS will have a booth at the Cabrillo Farmers Market on December 3rd, 8 am to 12 pm, on Level B of the … Continue reading
Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park Anniversary Lecture Series
For 25 years Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park has been telling the stories of the people of the Mission. They honor that tradition with a lecture series to mark their 25th Anniversary. Join Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park … Continue reading
October is California Archaeology Month
Celebrate California Archaeology Month by attending guest speaker events hosted by SCAS (see the Calendar page for details): 10/13/16 – Karen Gardner – California State University, Chico 10/27/16 – Glenn Farris – Retired, California State Parks – Mission Santa Cruz … Continue reading


