Artist Sabra Field created the poster for Vermont Archaeology Week 1999.

The Vermont Archaeological Society and the Vermont Division for Historic Preservation invite you to explore the past during the sixth annual Vermont Archaeology Week. The celebration of Vermont's rich and ancient heritage runs from September 19-25, 1999. A variety of educational and fun programs for participants of all ages are scheduled throughout the state. Most events are free and open to the public.

In Swanton, you can attend a lecture on Indians and Archaeologists, visit the new Abenaki heritage museum, and learn about the ancient pottery found at a Native camp site in Alburg. At the new state office building in Newport, view an exhibit on Abenaki Culture in the Memphremagog Basin. In Burlington, consider whether Lake Champlain's shipwrecks are commercial, recreational or archaeological resources and visit the new A History Under Foot exhibit at the Ethan Allen Homestead. At the Chimney Point Historic Site in Addison, learn how to make an atlatl, and then compete in the fourth annual Northeastern Open Atlatl Championships. If you are a teacher, learn how archaeological sites along the Long Trail can be tools for learning. Become a steward of the past working at the Stone Farm Cemetery in the Green National Forest. In Peacham, tour a blacksmith shop excavation.

Got a question for the State Archaeologist? Email her!

This year, you can participate in two events using your computer. E-mail Giovanna Peebles, the State Archaeologist, and ask her questions about Vermont archaeology. On the internet, learn about archaeology conducted for Burlington's Main Street project. For details about the 40 different activities that will highlight Vermont's archaeological resources, consult the VAW '99 calendar of events. Nationally celebrated artist Sabra Field contributed a very special work of art for the Vermont Archaeology Week 1999 Poster. Generously donating her time and materials to create the striking image, Ms. Field adapted Northeastern Indian designs from a birchbark basket and overlaid them on a brilliant Vermont landscape that she created using a variety of techniques. The Federal Highway Administration and the Vermont Agency of Transportation generously funded Vermont Archaeology Week 1999. National Life and the Green Mountain National Forest contributed funds to produce and distribute the poster. Many professional and avocational archaeologists, historical societies, libraries, state and federal agencies, businesses and others donated time, services and funding to make Vermont Archaeology Week a success. To request a calendar, a poster, or more information, contact the VAW '99 Coordinator, Consulting Archaeology Program, University of Vermont, 112 University Heights, Burlington, VT 05405, 802-656-4310 or send e-mail to capuvm@zoo.uvm.edu.

Website designed by David Quiroz.
Reprinted from the VAW 1999 Calendar of Events.