Modeling Culture: 3D Archaeology and the Future of the Past

The UCSC Archaeological Research Center is hosting a conference on the use of 3D computer modeling in archaeology. The event will be held at McHenry Library, UC Santa Cruz. Speakers will include: Edward González-Tennant, Digital Heritage Interactive; Susan Kuzminsky, UC … Continue reading

Archaeology Volunteers Needed for the Castro Adobe Project

As part of the Accessible Lift and Interior Staircase project, the Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks recently contracted with Albion Environmental, Inc., to conduct archaeological data recovery in Room 102 of the Rancho San Andrés Castro Adove located in … Continue reading

Archaeology Demonstration Program at Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park

SCAS is excited to promote this local, volunteer archaeology project. This family-friendly hands-on fun activity brings archaeology, history, and museum interpretation together. For more information, contact Karen at johans161@nullgmail.com or the Park at (831) 425-5849. Archaeology Demonstration Program February 27, … Continue reading

Castro Adobe Open House Days, June through August

Map and Merchandise Sale at the Cabrillo Farmer’s Market

On Saturday, June 6 from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm SCAS will have a booth at the Cabrillo College Farmer’s Market where we will be selling historic USGS topographic maps and other SCAS merchandise. Please stop by to buy a … Continue reading

Archaeology Day at the Santa Cruz Mission presented by SCAS and the Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park

This on-going Archaeology Demonstration Program is designed for young learners and is open to the general public. For lots of hands-on fun, come sort artifacts recovered from the site’s surface, and learn about some of the life-ways of California Indians … Continue reading

Speaker Schedule

February 18, 2016 – Kristin Wilson, Cabrillo College

Castro Adobe Field Trip

Collaborative Archaeology Demonstration Program

The Santa Cruz Archaeology Society, in partnership with the Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park launches their first Archaeology Demonstration Program on Saturday, October 18, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. This All-age, FREE Event is open to the general Public. Come … Continue reading

SCAS at the Cabrillo College Farmer’s Market

SCAS will be at the Cabrillo College Farmer’s Market on Saturday, October 4 from 8:00 a.m to 12:00 noon. Come visit our booth to see our t-shirt offerings and uniquely-designed rubber stamps that can be used in the classroom and … Continue reading