Congratulations to Martha Otto! 

On August 26, 2010, Martha Otto, former Curator of Archaeology at the Ohio Historical Society, and past-President, Secretary, and founding member of the Ohio Archaeological Council, was inducted into the Ohio Women’s Hall of Fame.  The Ohio Archaeological Council’s service award is named in her honor. The image shows Martha (on left) with Ohio's First Lady Frances Strickland.

The Ohio Women's Hall of Fame was established in 1978 to publicly recognize the many outstanding contributions Ohio women have made to our state and nation.  Members of the Ohio Women’s Hall of Fame come from all walks of life, but each has demonstrated an extraordinary commitment to excellence, achievement and service to others. The Ohio Women’s Hall of Fame serves as a daily tribute to these women who are an ongoing source of pride and inspiration for all Ohioans – especially our state’s next generation of leaders.  The Ohio Women’s Hall of Fame honors Ohio women who emerge as leaders in their fields, often against great odds, with courage, determination and compassion. By celebrating their accomplishments, their struggles and triumphs, we prepare our children for the choices they must make and the challenges yet to come. Information about her induction and the Women’s Hall of Fame can be found at

In order to reduce inventory, the OAC is offering huge discounts on its books. All prices are now more than 50% off the original price.  See the Publications pages for more information and to order.

The West Virginia Division of Highways seeks applicants for Archeologist 1 & 2 positions located in Charleston, West Virginia; details are available in the Career Opportunities pages.