Discover Expressions of African American Culture During
2009 South Carolina Archaeology Month

Following is a list of the calendar of events and programs presented during the Eighteenth Annual South Carolina Archaeology Month (October 1-31, 2009). Archaeology Month events will be offered not only in October but also in September through November. Events and programs have been developed by dedicated professionals, avocationalists, and organizations in order to bring our state’s prehistoric and historic past to life for all ages. Through such public outreach efforts, the archaeological community hopes to build regional and local public support for the preservation of our Native American, African, and European heritage.

By sponsoring an annual event like SC Archaeology Month, the archaeological community of South Carolina intends to:

1)  stimulate public pride in our state’s archaeological heritage,
2)  increase public understanding of why archaeological research is important,
3)  heighten public awareness of how many archaeological resources are lost each year in South Carolina,
4)  educate the public about what they can do to help protect and study the state’s archaeological resources, and
5)  get more people involved in legitimate archaeological activities.

This year’s Archaeology Month Poster focuses on our African American culture in South Carolina with the theme Expressions of African American Culture. Please contact Nena Powell Rice at the SC Institute of Archaeology and Anthropology at USC at (803) 576- 6573 for further information. Please come by SCIAA to pick up your free poster.

The 22nd Annual Archaeology Field Day will be held at Walnut Grove Plantation near Spartanburg, South Carolina on Saturday, October 3 from 9 AM to 4 PM. There are nearly 50 organizations that offer programs each year. Programs are still being developed, so please check back to this website this summer.

If you find artifacts on your land or you read something that intrigues you, call one of the archaeologists listed in the “Archaeological Resources in South Carolina. They have expertise about prehistory and history and can answer your questions.

Additional Information for the 2009 South Carolina Archaeology Month

• Archaeological Resources in SC - Coming Soon
• African American Bibliography
• List of events and details
• 2009 Archaeology Month Poster Front Back
• Archaeology Month Proclamation

SC Archaeology Month events from previous years:

• SC Archaeology Month 2008
  • SC Archaeology Month 2008 Bibliography
  • SC Archaeology Month 2008 Poster
• SC Archaeology Month 2007
• SC Archaeology Month 2006
• SC Archaeology Month 2005
• SC Archaeology Month 2004