Don't miss out on all of the fun at SRAC this summer. From the SRAC Exhibit Hall full of thousands of local Native American artifacts to the new Woolly Mammoth Exhibit to great events that are fun for all ages - SRAC has something for everyone to enjoy!
Upcoming events include:
Northeastern PA Paranormal Team - "The Gettysburg Reveal"
When: Sat, June 26, 6:30pm – 7:30pm
Where: SRAC 345 Broad Street, Waverly, NY (map)
Description: The NEPA Paranormal team will be at SRAC to discuss their most active site to date - Gettysburg. Known by many for it's historic value, Gettysburg is gaining new popularity by paranormal groups across the country. The team will present their findings and also allow two lucky ticket holders at the event to accompany the NEPA team on an upcoming paranormal investigation! Admission is $6 per adult, $5 for SRAC members and students. Get your tickets ealy for this one if you want by stopping in SRAC during normal business hours. Admission includes entrance to the SRAC exhibit hall.
History's Mysteries - Discovery Mountain, David G.
When: Tue, July 6, 6:30pm – 7:30pm
Where: SRAC - 345 Broad Street Waverly, NY
Description: This presentation will provide evidence for the recent discovery of a previously undocumented and relatively intact possible archaeoastronomy site in northeastern Pennsylvania which appears to be several thousand years old. The core of current work at the site involves four ten-to-twenty-ton zoomorphic boulders arranged in a meadow in a way that seasonal events are clearly marked by the position of the sun. Preliminary research theorizes a date of original construction as early as 1825 BCE with more recent modifications done in 125 BCE. Could it be that early native people constructed such a site, or is pre-Columbian trans-Atlantic exploration a possibility? Or is this the random work of a glacier? Come join in the discussion. Presentation will also include a detailed slide-show of the boulders and the work behind the research as well as some spectacular photos of solstice and equinox events. Ongoing research into the site will also be discussed including the possible remains of a nearby stone chamber connected to summer solstice, nearby cairns, as well as more recent woodland Native American use of the area. Admission is $5 per adult, $4 for SRAC members and students. Admission includes entrance to the SRAC exhibit hall.
Workshop: Native American Style Bone Bead Choker - Ellen Sisco
When: Sat, July 10, 1pm – 3pm
Where: SRAC- 345 Broad Street Waverly, NY
Description: Create Your Own Native American style Bone Bead Choker The workshop would include instruction about the history and use of these necklaces, and the origin of the "hair-pipe" beads. There will be several sample styles, colors and layouts available to provide guidance or too stimulate the participant to create their own design, for which there would be ample opportunity. Instructor will provide all bone beads, horn beads, glass beads, stringing supplies, templates, leather ends and deerskin strings for each project, as will as a demonstration of the process of making the project. She will also provide a number of adornments (eg. stone or shell, and charms of many sorts) for each project. The participation fee would be $23.00. There will be sufficient supplies should anyone wish to complete additional projects either during the program or at home after the program, for which there would be a nominal charge of $6.00 & cost of charm. Participants will learn a brief history of Hair pipe Beads and their uses; how to design and lay out the components of a choker; how to assemble and complete a choker. Class Fee: $23.00 Instructor: Ellen Sisco Email info@sracenter.org to enroll for this class today!
Andaste Chapter of PA Archaeology Presents: The Orange County Mastadon, by Gary Keeton, New York State Archaeology Member
When: Sat, July 10, 2pm – 3pm
Where: SRAC- 345 Broad Street Waverly, NY (map)
Description: The discovery of a 9-foot-long mastodon tusk in Orange County, NY will provide scientists with a new source of information about the prehistoric animal, according to the men who found and helped exhume it. Naturalist Gary Keeton, will talk about the discovery from 2009 in detail. The tusk, the longest ever found in New York, is expected to provide clues about the animal's age, its eating and travel habits, and the geography of our region some 13,000 years ago. Admission: Adults - $4, Students and seniors $3, Andaste Chapter and SRAC members free.
Workshop: Make Your Own Semi-Precious Jewelry with Ellen Sisco
When: Sat, July 24, 1pm – 3pm
Where: SRAC- 345 Broad Street Waverly, NY
Description: Make Your Own Semiprecious Stone Jewelry with Ellen Sisco This workshop will provide instruction in bead stringing and earring-making for participants. Instruction will begin with an explanation and demonstration of the various types of stringing techniques, as well as the various styles of earrings available to be made. Participants would have the opportunity to make a necklace and matching earrings of their choice from the wide variety of stone and glass beads which will be made available. They will be provided with the correct materials with which to construct their jewelry, and all the findings (clasps, earring parts, etc.) with which to complete them. They will be shown some sample designs, and encouraged to use their own likes and dislikes in choosing a design, colors, styles, and shapes of the beads they use to make up to a 24" necklace and matching earrings. The cost of this presentation's materials fee is $25.00. Instructor: Ellen Sisco Email info@sracenter.org to enroll for this class today!
Barclay Mountain by Matt Carl - Bradford County Historical Society
When: Tue, August 3, 6:30pm – 7:30pm
Where: SRAC - 345 Broad Street Waverly, NY
Description: "Old Barclay: A History of Coal Mining on Barclay Mountain" "Old Barclay: A History of Coal Mining on Barclay Mountain" reviews the story of Barclay Mountain's now deserted coal mining settlements, including Barclay, Fall Creek, Dublin, Graydon, Foot of Plane, Carbon Run, and Long Valley. The old methods of coal mining are described and the development of the incline plane, railroad, and canal system are also briefly discussed. Matthew Carl is Manager/Curator at the Bradford County Historical Society. Admission is $5 per adult, $4 for SRAC members and students. Admission includes entrance to the SRAC exhibit hall.
Stay tuned for additional events throughout the summer!(SRAC Events Calendar)
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