“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,” 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,” 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 (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 →

“Sifting Facts from Fiction: The Lone Woman of San Nicolas Island,” by Steven J. Schwartz. Steve’s talk will recap what is known of the true story of the Lone Woman of San Nicolas Island and will present the latest archival … Continue reading →

“A Global Archaeological Evening, Ranging From the Pointy End of a Trowel in Europe, Australia, and the United States, to Older Times in the Middle East,” by Jack Mc Ilroy and Dani Renan. Jack Mc Ilroy takes the view that … Continue reading →

Ed Von der Porten gave a talk entitled, “Sixteenth-Century Manila Galleon Cargos on the American West Coast.” Three of the Manila-galleon cargos found on the West Coast of the Americas are from the sixteenth century: the San Felipe shipwreck of … Continue reading →

Andrew Woodhead gave a talk entitled, “Consuming Identity: The Role of the Feast in Iron Age Britain.” The Iron Age in prehistoric Britain witnessed the major restructuring of people’s ways of life. Understanding the changing social, political, and economic discourses … Continue reading →

“The Archaeology of the Presidio of San Francisco: Past, Present, and Future.” Come hear the secrets of the Presidio of San Francisco past and learn how you can be a part of its future. Archaeologist Kari Jones and Curator of … Continue reading →

“Redwood, Whitewash, and Rusty Nails: The Resurrection of Cabin B.” Ever wonder when round nails replaced square? How to build a house without a frame? For several years Frank Perry has been working with UCSC staff, students, and community volunteers … Continue reading →