Woolly Mammoth Touch Screen Movie Kiosk!

The SRAC Mammoth Exhibit now has a touch-screen movie kiosk that plays several videos to educate the public about the woolly mammoth excavation in Asylum Township, PA in 1983 as well as about the region's prehistoric and early historic past.

May 2010 Events and Workshops at SRAC

EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS:

Tuesday, May 4th from 6:30 - 7:30 pm, Histories Mysteries -
Archaeology, Tourism, and Intrigue at the Levanna Site, Cayuga County, NY
Jack Rossen, Associate Professor & Chair, Dept of Anthropology, Ithaca College,
at the Susquehanna River Archaeological Center, 345 Broad Street, Waverly, NY

download flier here

This talk discusses how perceptions and interpretations of the Levanna site have changed throughout the history of investigations at the site. The site was discovered in 1922 and excavated from 1932-1947 and 2007-2009. The site was also an elaborate tourist attraction from 1933-1940. Analysis of the collections recovered over three recent field seasons is underway. Preliminary statements may be made on interpretive changes of the site, including how the site is culturally assigned (Algonkian, Owasco, Cayuga), the type of domestic architecture (small circular versus proto-longhouse), whether the site was palisaded, and the nature of regional ceramic typologies and the famous stone animal effigies. There are also important implications for how archaeologists conducted their business in the 1930s and 1940s and how Native American-archaeologist relationships are changing in the 21st century. There are some features of this site that have been compared to those found at Spanish Hill in South Waverly, PA and is a MUST for those seeking more information about this site as well.

Jack Rossen is Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of Anthropology at Ithaca College. He received his doctorate from the University of Kentucky (1991). He has conducted archaeological research in Peru, Chile, and Argentina, and has also analyzed archaeobotanical materials from throughout South America, the Ohio Valley and the northeastern U.S. His work on collaborative archaeological and community projects with the Cayuga and Onondaga in what is now central New York began in 1999.

Doors open at 6pm. Admission is $5 for adults , $4 for SRAC members and students. Admission to the SRAC Exhibit Hall Filled with thousands of local artifacts is included in the admission price. Call the Center at 607-565-7960 for more information.

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Saturday May 15th,
Flourescent Rocks with Bob McGuire
2 -3pm, Fun With Flourescent Rocks for Kids,
4-5pm, Flourescent Rocks, An Unusual Creation of Mother Nature
at the Susquehanna River Archaeological Center, 345 Broad Street, Waverly, NY

download flier here

An informative look at some unusual creations of Mother Nature.

You will see some really unattractive rocks transform into a rainbow of lovely colors simply by turning off the lights and exposing them to Ultra Violet illumination. See also some of the uses of this phenomena in today’s world.

The 2- 3pm show is geared toward kids, while the 4-5pm showing will include slides of the now closed zinc mines in Franklin, New Jersey and one of the past digs there.

The doors will open at 1pm. Admission is $5 Adults, $4 for SRAC members and students, kids under ten, $3 for each presentation.

**Is your family having a budget crunch? Call us and we will work something out for your kids to be able to attend! Admission to the SRAC Exhibit Hall Filled with thousands of local artifacts is included in the admission price. Call the Center at 607-565-7960 for more information.

WORKSHOPS:

Fused Glass: Make Mother's Day Gift
Sat. May 1, 11:30am – 1:00pm

Where: SRAC - 345 Broad Street Waverly, NY (map)

Description: Glass products plus firing time included in your registration of $23. Payment made before class. Stop in or call 565-7960 to reserve a spot. Credit cards accepted. Instructor- Mary Ann Taylor

Fused Glass: 3D Flowers
Sat. May 22, 11:30am – 12:30pm

Where: SRAC - 345 Broad Street Waverly, NY (map)

Description: Glass products plus firing time ( 2 firings) and copper tubing stems included in your registration of $30. Payment made before class begins. Stop in or call 565-7960 to reserve a spot. Credit cards accepted. Instructor- Mary Ann Taylor

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All events are listed online at www.SRACenter.org/Events. You may also call the Center with questions at 565-7960, or email us at info@SRACenter.org.

Petition for Jack Holland

To: State University of New York at Buffalo Commencement Committee

We are writing to petition for the conferral of an honorary doctorate degree in anthropology to Mr. John D. Holland of the Buffalo Museum of Science. Mr. Holland is the curator and progenitor of the Holland Lithic Laboratory. The laboratory houses a collection of lithic material of great use and importance to North American archaeologists and geologists.

Mr. Holland has studied chipped stone tools and tool production techniques for nearly 50 years. Over this time Mr. Holland has had 31 papers and reports published to his name. He has also presented at various local, regional, and national conferences about lithic tools and lithic analytical techniques. As a result of this tireless work he has received multiple awards including the 2008 Pioneers of Science award from the Haupton-Woodward Institute. He is the first with an anthropological background to receive this award. In 2001, Mr. Holland was also honored with the Crabtree Award from the Society of American Archaeology, in recognition of nationwide work as a lithic tool analyst. In addition, Mr. Holland holds special appointments at the Carnegie Museum, New York State Archaeological Association, and Buffalo Museum of Science. During his long career Mr. Holland has taught from 1988-1992 at Empire State College, a SUNY institution. Furthermore he has also mentored many undergraduate and graduate students enrolled at the University at Buffalo.

We believe that Mr. Holland’s lifelong commitment to the study of lithic cultural materials merits an honorary doctorate degree in anthropology from SUNY at Buffalo. Mr. Holland’s work, specifically the Holland Lithic Laboratory, is testament to his dedication and commitment to the field of anthropology. It would be a great loss for the university not to recognize his achievements in creating a nationally recognized lithic research laboratory in Buffalo, while the university has sought to gain such recognition for its various departments.

Sincerely,
The Undersigned
to sign - this petition - fill out the form below:

Sign a Petition for Jack Holland

Jack Holland is an SRAC member and good friend - - -
http://sracenter.blogspot.com/2008/11/srac-hosts-special-day-with-jack.html

Please take the time to read below and fill out the brief form to sign the petition in support of him receiving an honorary doctorate for his years of hard work and then forwarding this page on for more signatures.

Mark Houston, a U.B. grad student, is spearheading a drive to have Jack Holland, NYSAA Fellow, granted an honorary degree from SUNY/Buffalo. Jack has made a significant contribution to the archaeological profession, and was given the Crabtree Award by the SAA.

Sign the petition using the link is below.
http://petitiononline.com/JDH14120/petition.html

Fused Glass Classes at SRAC in May

Fused Glass: Mothers Day Projects!
Saturday, May 1st, from 11:30 am - 1pm at SRAC, 345 Broad St. Waverly, NY.

Instructor MaryAnn Taylor will supply glass and instructions for making mother’s day gifts with fused glass. Glass products plus firing time included in your registration of $23. Payment can be made the day of the class. Stop in or call 565-7960 to reserve a spot. Credit cards accepted.


Fused Glass: 3D Flowers
Saturday, May 22, from 11:30 am – 1:30 pm at SRAC, 345 Broad St. Waverly, NY.

Instructor MaryAnn Taylor will supply glass and instructions for making 3D flowers with fused glass. Glass products plus firing time (2 firings) and copper tubing stems included in your registration of $30.

SRAC Presentations in May 2010

Tuesday, May 4th from 6:30 - 7:30 pm, Histories Mysteries -
Archaeology, Tourism, and Intrigue at the Levanna Site, Cayuga County, NY
Jack Rossen, Associate Professor & Chair, Dept of Anthropology, Ithaca College,
at the Susquehanna River Archaeological Center, 345 Broad Street, Waverly, NY

download flier here

This talk discusses how perceptions and interpretations of the Levanna site have changed throughout the history of investigations at the site. The site was discovered in 1922 and excavated from 1932-1947 and 2007-2009. The site was also an elaborate tourist attraction from 1933-1940. Analysis of the collections recovered over three recent field seasons is underway. Preliminary statements may be made on interpretive changes of the site, including how the site is culturally assigned (Algonkian, Owasco, Cayuga), the type of domestic architecture (small circular versus proto-longhouse), whether the site was palisaded, and the nature of regional ceramic typologies and the famous stone animal effigies. There are also important implications for how archaeologists conducted their business in the 1930s and 1940s and how Native American-archaeologist relationships are changing in the 21st century. There are some features of this site that have been compared to those found at Spanish Hill in South Waverly, PA and is a MUST for those seeking more information about this site as well.

Jack Rossen is Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of Anthropology at Ithaca College. He received his doctorate from the University of Kentucky (1991). He has conducted archaeological research in Peru, Chile, and Argentina, and has also analyzed archaeobotanical materials from throughout South America, the Ohio Valley and the northeastern U.S. His work on collaborative archaeological and community projects with the Cayuga and Onondaga in what is now central New York began in 1999.

Doors open at 6pm. Admission is $5 for adults , $4 for SRAC members and students. Admission to the SRAC Exhibit Hall Filled with thousands of local artifacts is included in the admission price. Call the Center at 607-565-7960 for more information.

____________________________________________________________________

Saturday May 15th,
Flourescent Rocks with Bob McGuire
2 -3pm, Fun With Flourescent Rocks for Kids,
4-5pm, Flourescent Rocks, An Unusual Creation of Mother Nature
at the Susquehanna River Archaeological Center, 345 Broad Street, Waverly, NY

download flier here

An informative look at some unusual creations of Mother Nature.

You will see some really unattractive rocks transform into a rainbow of lovely colors simply by turning off the lights and exposing them to Ultra Violet illumination. See also some of the uses of this phenomena in today’s world.

The 2- 3pm show is geared toward kids, while the 4-5pm showing will include slides of the now closed zinc mines in Franklin, New Jersey and one of the past digs there.

The doors will open at 1pm. Admission is $5 Adults, $4 for SRAC members and students, kids under ten, $3 for each presentation.

**Is your family having a budget crunch? Call us and we will work something out for your kids to be able to attend! Admission to the SRAC Exhibit Hall Filled with thousands of local artifacts is included in the admission price. Call the Center at 607-565-7960 for more information.

____________________________________________________________________

All events are listed online at www.SRACenter.org/Events. You may also call the Center with questions at 565-7960, or email us at info@SRACenter.org.

Photo Gallery - Woolly Mammoth Exhibit Unveiling

For those of you who missed the woolly mammoth exhibit - here are some great shots provided to us by SRAC member and good friend, John Margentanski:

(to play all automatically - - click the arrow under the big picture once...)

History of Greyhounds at SRAC April 15

“The History of Greyhounds!” will be presented on Thursday, April 15th, 6:30 – 7:30 pm at SRAC, 345 Broad St., Waverly, NY.

Eight to ten of the second-fastest mammals in the world will be at SRAC along with Sam and Debby Moore of Sayre, who have three greyhounds themselves, to tell the history of the breed and will use some important dates in our own local history during the presentation for local interest.

Hal and Janet Lambert, adoption representatives from Keystone Greyhounds, will also be available to work with any families that may want to consider adopting one of the greyhounds.

Admission is free and the SRAC exhibit hall will also be free admission during the event, and Lambert chocolate greyhounds will be given away throughout the night.

A MAMMOTH NIGHT FOR SRAC - VIDEOS

Saturday, April 3rd 2010 is one of those nights that will be remembered by all of us for a long time to come. From the opening ceremony to the playing of all of the photos that we had collected with Te Keir discussing each as they were shown on the big screen to the news reel from 1983 that really struck all of us of the importance of the excavation to Pennsylvania Archaeology, to the actual unveiling of the exhibit itself....

**If you are looking for the DVD that I gave out during the opening ceremony to the speakers and others. they are on sale at the SRAC gift shop for just $5.99 plus tax which is just about what it cost me to make them with a cover, etc. If you want to have me send you a copy - send $7.99 (to include shipping) to SRAC Woolly Mammoth Dig DVD, PO Box 12, Sayre, PA 18840 and don't forget to include your mailing address for me to send it to you. You can see the cover and contents below:

I am going to post different pieces that I have to share throughout this week -beginning with the beginning - the opening ceremony which is 5 separate clips of what occurred during the first hour of the event that will play one after another if you are patient or you can use the arrows at either side of the video window to page through them:




Stay tuned for more!