The Archaeological Institute of America did a spotlight on the Narragansett (Providence) Society, featuring the president of the society and Institute graduate student, Anna Soifer! To read more about Anna’s work, as well as Community Archaeology Day, click the link here!
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Take a look at the events that occurred this October for Rhode Island Archaeology Month! Ethan Shorey from Valley Breeze provides a list of the events this year in his article here. Keep an eye out next year for more fun events and opportunities to learn about the archaeology of Rhode Island!
RIHPHC is hosting a variety of events this fall!
Join them for Rhode Island’s 45th Heritage Festival, which will explore the world through art and music. It is on Saturday, October 21 from 12pm to 5pm. It will take place at WaterFire Arts Center in Providence. It is open to the public and free!
They will also be hosting Rhode Island Archaeology Month in October 2023. Rhode Island Archaeology Month will feature free public programs led by professional archaeologists from Brown University, HDR, PAL, RIHPHC, RI Marine Archaeology Project, Salve Regina University, University of Rhode Island, and more. Here’s a calendar preview–with more events to come:
- Archaeological Examples of Narragansett Indian & Native American Life (virtual)
- Archaeological Excavations at the Old Potterville School (Scituate)
- Archaeology Month Open House at Old Slater Mill (Pawtucket)
- Archaeology of Glocester
- Behind the Scenes: Engaging the Americas at the Haffenreffer Museum of Anthropology Mellon Grant Project (Providence)
- History and Archaeology of the URI Campus Landscape (South Kingstown)
- Preservation After Dark Open Lab at Salve Regina University (Newport)
- The HMS Gaspee Archaeology Study: An Exhibit Opening (Warwick)
- Uncover Archaeology: Community Archaeology Day at the Joukowsky Institute (Providence)
Check the website for all the events–including hands-on activities, walks, talks, exhibits, and open houses–and full details. Rhode Island Archaeology Month is organized by the Rhode Island Historical Preservation & Heritage Commission in collaboration with individual and organizational partners.
