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Fall 2011 Newsletter of the Charleston Chapter of the Archaeological Society of South Carolina
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NEWSLETTER
Hello Everyone,
It’s been a very exciting Fall for Charleston ASSC events. In September our
movie night drew a crowd of both old and new members. A recap of this event,
including photos can be found on page 2. We hope to hold another movie night
sometime in the future. Is there any archaeology themed movie you’d like to see?
South Carolina State Park archaeologists, David Jones and I would like to
thank all members who helped out the with Hampton Plantation Volunteer Dig in
November. It was a very successful week of excavation and the park service is very
appreciative, as they would never have been able to complete this much needed work
on their own. Another week long volunteer dig at Hampton is being scheduled for
early March, so keep your calendars open.
Also, we are reaching the end of another year and officer elections will be
happening soon. According to our constitution officers serve one term and new
officers are elected at the end of each calendar year. The floor is now open for
nominations. Please send your nominations to [email protected].
Deadline for nominations is December 31st 2011, 11:59 EST. We will only accept
nominations from current members. An electronic ballet will be sent out after the
nomination deadline. If no nominations are received the officers nominated by our
current set of officers will be automatically elected.
Best,
Rebecca Shepherd
ASSC Charleston Chapter, Newsletter Editor
From the editor...
ARCHAEOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF SOUTH CAROLINA
Fall 2011
CHARLESTON CHAPTER
Please consider renewing your dues for 2012.
Our membership form can be found on page 5.
Simply fill it out and mail it in.
Rem
inder
Upcoming
Events:
12/10/2011 Charleston
Chapter Christmas Party
1/26/2012
Lecture: The Roman Cult of the Right: Superstition
in the (Re-)Shaping of Shop-fronts and Street
Activity in the Roman World
2/16/2012 Lecture:
Stonehenge: New Discoveries
2/18/2012
Charles Towne Landing
Archaeology Conference
For
details see
page 4
PA
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Page 2 Fall 2011
Movie Night: The Mummy
In September chapter
members gathered to the
watch a classic
“archaeology” film, and
eat cupcakes decorated
like mummies!
Members Barbara
Aldrich, and Charlie
and Linda Wilson
ready for the movie
to start!
College of Charleston
students enjoying
some tasty food before
the movie!
PA
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Page 3 Fall 2011
In November South Carolina State Parks sponsored a volunteer dig at Hampton Plan-
tation State Historic Site, that many our members participated in. Members helped
uncover the foundation and determine the dimensions of a slave house dating to the
early to mid 19th century!
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Page 4 Fall 2011
ASSC Charleston Chapter Christmas Party
Join the Chapter for our annual Christmas party and celebrate the
holidays archaeology style! Open to members and non-members.
This event is potluck, so make sure to bring your favorite dish to
share with everyone.
When: Saturday, December 10, 2011 7:00 pm
Where: Ron Anthony’s house 1659 Sulgrave Rd, Charleston SC 29414
AIA Lecture Series
The Roman Cult of the Right: Superstition in the (Re-)Shaping
of Shop-fronts and Street Activity in the Roman World
Lecturer: Dr. Steven Ellis, University of Cincinnati
When: Thursday, January 26, 2012 - 7:00pm
Where: College of Charleston, Simons Center for the Arts, Room 309
Abstract: http://www.archaeological.org/lectures/abstracts/5804
AIA Lecture Series
STONEHENGE: NEW DISCOVERIES
Lecturer: Dr. Mike Parker Pearson, University of Sheffield
When: Thursday, February 16, 2012 - 7:00pm
Where: College of Charleston, Simons Center for the Arts, Room 309
Abstract: http://www.archaeological.org/lectures/abstracts/5866
Charles Towne Landing Archaeology Conference
Excavating Social Strata: Lifeways and Contributions of Traditionally
Marginalized Groups
History is often told from the perspective of those in power. An important role of archae-ology is its potential to uncover the footprints left by the rest of the society. To this end, this year’s theme strives to give voice to those whose stories have been excluded or mis-represented, such as women, children, immigrants, servants, and the enslaved. Eight papers will be given by both professional archaeologists and students on topics fitting this theme. A full program will be announced in January.
When: Saturday, February 18, 2012 9am-5pm
Where: Founders Hall, Charles Towne Landing State Historic Site
Admission: $10
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Page 5 Fall 2011
ASSC
CHARLESTON CHAPTER
MEMBERSHIP
FORM
2012
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MEMBERSHIP TYPE:
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Individual ($30)
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Please cut and send to
Ron Anthony
360 Meeting St.
Charleston, SC 29403
Make checks payable to ASSC
Charleston Chapter.
* ASSC Charleston Chapter is a local
subsidiary of ASSC. Dues listed above
include membership to the state
organization.
Please fill out and send in this
membership form and payment to
continue to be a chapter member in
2012.
Remember this fee includes mem-
bership to the local chapter as well
as the state organization.
Member Benefits:
Quarterly Charleston Chapter
newsletter
Features and Profiles— the quar-
terly state organization news-
letter
Legacy— a newsletter of the
South Carolina Institute of
Archaeology and Anthropology
South Carolina Antiquities—a
yearly journal of the ASSC
Chapter Activities:
Field trips to archaeological sites
and museums
Volunteer excavations
Artifact washing
Behind-the-scenes tours
Artifact identification work-
shops
Lectures, discussion forums
Movie nights and other social
gatherings
