Shell Midden Archaeology on Cape Cod and the Islands and the ...

CENTRAL MASSACHUSETTS CHAPTERMASSACHUSETTS ARCHAEOLOGICAL SOCIETYJUNE NEWSLETTERJune Meeting, Saturday June 2, 2012 Zion Lutheran Church, 41 Whitmarsh Avenue, Worcester MAAGENDA7:00: Informal Meeting: Preparation7:30: Business Meeting: Janet Bessette7:45: Refreshments: Bring your favorite dessert and share8:00: Speaker: Katie Kirakosian, PhD student, ABD, Department of Anthropology,University of Massachusetts, Amherst; Adjunct Faculty, Departmentof Sociology, Anthropology, and Social Work, Eastern ConnecticutState UniversityTOPIC<strong>Shell</strong> <strong>Midden</strong> <strong>Archaeology</strong> on Cape Cod and theIslands and the Role of the MassachusettsArchaeological SocietyKatie in the fieldAlthough archaeological interest in the shell middens of Cape Cod, Martha’s Vineyard, and Nantucketbegan in the 1860’s, the Massachusetts Archaeological Society (MAS) has played a crucial role in localshell midden studies since its founding in 1939. This presentation will trace the MAS’s role in shell middenarchaeology as well as the specific role of several MAS members from the 1930’s to the 1970’s..

THE MASSACHUSETTS ARCHAEOLOGICAL SOCIETY, Inc.ROBBINS MUSEUM OF ARCHAEOLOGY – P.O. BOX 700Middleborough, MA 02346-0700508-947-9005Web site address: www.massarchaeology.org; email address: info@massarchaeology.orgDIRECTIONS TO MEETING (at Zion Lutheran Church, 41 Whitmarsh Ave.Worcester) From I-290, merge onto I-190 North via exit #19 towards Rt.12/Holden/Fitchburg. TakeRt.12/Gold Star Blvd. Exit #1 towards W. Boylston St. and bear right onto Gold Star Blvd. (Rt. 12)Follow Route 12 and travel 0.7 miles up a hill, over a bridge. Follow Route 12 which curves to the left andcontinue through two stoplights. Take the right onto Whitmarsh Ave., right after Greendale Pizza and goup the hill for 1 block. The Zion Lutheran Church will be on your left at the end of the block. Theparking lot is on the right.NOTE: Entrance stairs are on the side of the church facing the parking lot, not the basementsteps of prior meetings at the church.<strong>Archaeology</strong> ExhibitsLOCATION: Robbins Museum, 17 Jackson St. Middleboro, MA 02346DATE & TIME: Every Wednesday, 9:00am-4:00pm; Saturday, 10:00am–2:00pm; and by contacting,education@massarchaeology.org; our Education Department Staff offers a flexible schedule for tours that meetyour organizational and classroom needs!INFORMATION: Curt Hoffman, 508-947-9005, info@massarchaeology.orgSPONSOR: Massachusetts Archaeological SocietyADMISSION: $2.00 per child and $5.00 per adultThe Robbins Museum is handicapped accessible. Come visit the oldest archaeological society in the country.Enjoy our exhibits on the Massachusetts past. Learn about archaeology from our dedicated staff, volunteers, andarchaeologists. Fun for the whole family. The Robbins Museum and the Massachusetts Archaeological Societyoffer education programs for all ages. Lectures for adults and hands-on programs for schools, boy scouts, andlibraries. Have a real archaeologist visit your group and teach you about the fascinating history of New Englandas discovered through the science of archaeology.CENTRAL MASSACHUSETTS CHAPTERMASSACHUSETTS ARCHAEOLOGY SOCIETYOfficers for 2011-2012Janet Bessette, 508-341-5685, Chapter ChairpersonTonya Largy, 508-358-4646, Program CommitteeMary Aronson, 978-534-0032, Recording SecretaryAl Smith, 508-853-5245, Corresponding SecretaryThirza Joost, 508-757-7960, Treasurer