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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
Beyond the Blue Horizon: Canoes, Knaars, and Planked Boats Change History, with Dr. Brian Fagan
Join us on Thursday, October 16, at 7:30 p.m. in the Erica Schilling Forum (Building 450) at Cabrillo College for “Beyond the Blue Horizon: Canoes, Knaars, and Planked Boats Change History,” with Dr. Brian Fagan. Please note that this General … 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
Canticle of the Sun: Archaeoastronomy and Solar Eucharistic Worship in the Millennial New World
Please join us on Thursday, September 18, at 7:30 p.m. at Cabrillo College’s Sesnon House for “Canticle of the Sun: Archaeoastronomy and Solar Eucharistic Worship in the Millennial New World,” with Dr. Ruben Mendoza of California State University, Monterey Bay. … Continue reading
Impact Of California’s Climate: A 10,000 Year Perspective
“Impact Of California’s Climate: A 10,000 Year Perspective,” by Dr. John Pryor. As California’s drought deepens and there is much talk in the news about global warming, many folk’s minds have turned to California’s climate. Archeologists lend an interesting perspective … Continue reading
Mamita’s House: A True Tale of Tortilla Flat
“Mamita’s House: A True Tale of Tortilla Flat,” by Lois Robin. Robin will talk about a California Indian family in transition from tribal to contemporary life as she shows photos from her book Mamita’s House: A True Tale of Tortilla … Continue reading
The Importance of Unity: Communities Coming Together for the Greater Good of All
“The Importance of Unity: Communities Coming Together for the Greater Good of All,” by Vince Salsedo, Mishewal Wappo Tribe of Alexander Valley. “Native Americans, archaeologists, and the construction industry all have a story to tell. The Natives have their heritage, … Continue reading
Charles’ Corner and Post-Emancipation Community Building in Tidewater Virginia
“Charles’ Corner and Post-Emancipation Community Building in Tidewater Virginia,” by Shannon Mahoney. After the Civil War, African American families settled in an area on Virginia’s Lower Peninsula that came to be known as Charles’ Corner. Over the course of the … Continue reading
The Bandidos of Early California
“The Bandidos of Early California,” by Charlie Kieffer. Most of us have heard about the Gunfight at the OK Corral in Tombstone, Arizona, on October 26, 1881, but how many of you know about the Gunfight at the Flatiron Building … Continue reading
Historical Human Remains Detection Canines
“Historical Human Remains Detection (HHRD) Canines: Another Technique in the Archaeologist’s Expanding Tool Kit,” by Lynne Englebert and Adela Morris of the Institute for Canine Forensics. The Historical Human Remains Detection (HHRD) canine is the newest in the evolution of … Continue reading
