OhioArchaeology.org site syndication - home of the Ohio Archaeological Council http://www.ohioarchaeology.org/joomla Mon, 06 Sep 2010 00:07:33 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.2 http://www.ohioarchaeology.org/joomla/images/M_images/oac_logo_small_bw.gif http://www.ohioarchaeology.org/joomla OhioArchaeology.org site syndication - home of the Ohio Archaeological Council http://www.ohioarchaeology.org/joomla/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=305&Itemid=45 On August 26, 2010, OAC member Dr. Jeff Reichwein retired from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. Pictured here are Jeff Reichwein (in his “retiring” robe), and from left to right, Joni Manson, Elsie-Immel Blei, Shaune Skinner, Al Tonetti, and Debbie King. For 25 years, Jeff did an outstanding job as ODNR’s only archaeologist, working in the Division of Mineral Resources Management where he oversaw coal industry compliance with the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act. We wish Jeff the best and look forward to his continued participation in activities of the OAC. News - Latest Sun, 29 Aug 2010 16:06:06 +0100 http://www.ohioarchaeology.org/joomla/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=304&Itemid=45 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... News - Latest Sun, 29 Aug 2010 15:39:28 +0100 http://www.ohioarchaeology.org/joomla/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=303&Itemid=45 The Fall meeting of the Ohio Archaeological Council will be held on November 6 at the Reece Center on the Ohio State University campus in Newark, Ohio. The meeting will start at 9:30 am. This is also an open call for papers. If you have a paper you would like to present at the fall meeting, please send the following information to Lynn Hanson at lhanson@boonshoftmuseum.org (mailto:lhanson@boonshoftmuseum.org): Your Name Paper Title Short abstract More information on the meeting will follow. We hope to see you there! News - Latest Sun, 29 Aug 2010 15:28:09 +0100 http://www.ohioarchaeology.org/joomla/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=302&Itemid=33 The Ohio Archaeological Council’s Education Committee is pleased to announce that Ohio Archaeology Month again will be held in October. This year’s theme is Archaeology is Everywhere. Ohio Archaeology Month is a statewide event to recognize and celebrate archaeology in Ohio. This will be the eleventh year for the event that consists of activities throughout the state from Cleveland to Cincinnati and Toledo to Marietta. Past programs include artifact exhibits, flint knapping and atlatl throwing demonstrations, guided archaeological site tours, lectures, excavation opportunities, artifact identification, and more. Since its inception in 2000, over 11,000 people have attended over 95 public events aimed at celebrating Ohio’s rich cultural heritage. We hope to continue this tradition of public outreach and make this year our best yet!The Ohio Archaeological Council’s Education Committee is requesting programs/activities for Ohio Archaeology Month, October 2010. During this annual event, we are asking archaeological, cultural resource management, and historical organizations in Ohio to plan activities highlighting the archaeology of Ohio. Any form of activity that enhances our goals for the preservation and scientific study of the past... Education - Education Articles Wed, 04 Aug 2010 08:53:18 +0100 http://www.ohioarchaeology.org/joomla/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=301&Itemid=45 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 (index.php?option=com_content task=view id=78 Itemid=36) pages for more information and to order (images/pdf_images/puborder_2010%20sale.pdf). News - Latest Fri, 16 Jul 2010 18:32:44 +0100