The SCAS General Meetings featuring guest speakers will no longer be held at Cabrillo College’s Sesnon House. Starting September 2016 they will take place on the second Thursday of the month, at the Santa Cruz Live Oak Grange Hall at … Continue reading →

“The Story of God,” a new series by National Geographic hosted by Morgan Freeman, visits famous archaeological sites like El Mirador and Tikal while exploring world religion and its histories. Tune in to the National Geographic Channel on Sunday, April … Continue reading →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

February 18, 2016 – Kristin Wilson, Cabrillo College