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Virginia Archeology:
To locate volunteer opportunities sponsored by Museums and Historic Attractions please check outThe Archeological Society of Virginia - Click Here
The Archeological Society of Virginia (ASV) was founded in 1940 as an organization dedicated to the preservation and study of Virginia's archaeological resources. The ASV publishes the Quarterly Bulletin of the Archeological Society of Virginia, one of the oldest such journals in the country. It blends professional and avocational archaeology in an informative group. ASV also publishes a Newsletter quarterly and has a Special Publications Series.The Council of Virginia Archaeologists - Click Here
The Council of Virginia Archaeologists (COVA) was founded in 1975 and incorporated in 1996 as an organization dedicated to the preservation and study of Virginia's archaeological resources. The Council fosters public awareness, knowledge, and support for the preservation of Virginia archaeology; advances knowledge through dissemination of information on Virginia's archaeological resources; facilitates interaction between the communities of professional and avocational archaeologists in Virginia; and acts as an independent professional advisory group for the Virginia Department of Historic Resources.The Virginia Department of Historic Resources - Click Here
The Virginia Department of Historic Resources maintains information on the Commonwealth's historic architecture and archaeological sites. It is the mission of the Department to foster, encourage, and support the stewardship of Virginia's significant historic, architectural, archaeological, and cultural resources.The Guidelines for Archaeological Investigations in Virginia,
Chapter 7 of
Guidelines for Conducting Cultural Resource Survey in Virginia - Click Here
Implemented and distributed by the Virginia Department of Historic ResourcesThe Secretary of the Interior has developed broad national performance standards and guidelines to assist federal agencies in carrying out their historic preservation activities. These federal standards and guidelines are entitled Archeology and Historic Preservation; Secretary of the Interior's Standards and Guidelines (48 FR 44716-44742). Professionals working in Virginia have long recognized the need to standardize archaeological field investigations. This set of guidelines was established to meet this need and to fill the gap between the broad-based federal guidelines and the various previously published field manuals. The Department of Historic Resources' (DHR) guidelines are intended to provide standards and offer general guidance without hindering the development and use of new and innovative approaches.
Stone Tools and Archeology of Virginia - Click Here
by Chris Eckard- Past-President of the Nansemond Chapter of the ASVThis web sites intended purpose is to provide various information concerning Stone Tools, archeology and the Archeological Society of Virginia(ASV).
The Virginia Canals and Navigations Society - Click Here
The organization itself was formed in 1977 to preserve and enhance Virginia's rich inland waterways heritage in all its fasicating aspects. History, exploration, archeology, modeling, local lore and legend, restoration, preservation, park and trail development - these are some of the many areas of interest our members pursue to their own great satisfaction and frequently to the lasting benefit of their communities and state.Virginia's Indians Past & Present - Click Here
This page offers historical information, lesson plans, bibliographies and links to tribal home pages. The Powhatan Indians page provides information for younger readers on the tribe, plus early Colonial history [Jamestown, Raleigh's expeditions]. This information is provided for younger readers who may be researching class projects. You can search this site. An index and sitemap are also available.Historical Archaeology in Harpers Ferry and Loudoun Valley - Click Here
An internet presentation of historical archaeology studies supported by the West Virginia Humanities Council, a state program of the National Endowment for the Humanities.New World Archeology:
Society for Historical Archaeology - Click Here
Provides written papers on all aspects of historical archaeology via a journal series, as well as a newsletter. This is the premier North American Historical Archaeology publication series.Society for American Archaeology - Click Here
Provides written papers on all aspects of prehistorical archaeology via a journal series, as well as a newsletter. This is the premier North American Prehistorical Archaeology publication series.Journal of Field Archaeology - Click Here
JFA publishes a quarterly journal devoted to field archaeology. JFA is a mix of theoretical and practical application to field and analytical studies in archaeology.African-American Archaeology, History and Cultures - Click Here
Provides detailed lists of resources in African-American Archaeology, Cultures and History, divided into topical and regional sections, including the Mid-Atlantic and Virginia sites.National Register of Historic Places - Click Here
The National Register of Historic Places is the Nation's official list of cultural resources worthy of preservation. Authorized under the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, the National Register is part of a national program to coordinate and support public and private efforts to identify, evaluate, and protect our historic and archeological resources. Properties listed on the Register include districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects that are significant in American history, architecture, archeology, engineering, and culture. The National Register is administered by the National Park Service, which is part of the U.S. Department of the Interior.Maryland Historic Trust - Click Here
The Maryland Historical Trust was formed in 1961 to assist the people of Maryland in identifying, studying, evaluating, preserving, protecting, and interpreting the state's significant prehistoric and historic districts, sites, structures, cultural landscapes, heritage areas, cultural objects, and artifacts, as well as less tangible human and community traditions. The Trust is the principal operating unit within the Division of Historical and Cultural Programs, which is an agency of the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development.The Archeological Society of Maryland - Click Here
The Archeological Society of Maryland, Inc. (ASM) is a statewide organization of lay and professional archeologists devoted to the study and conservation of Maryland archeology.North Carolina Archeology - Click Here
The state's oldest nonprofit organization devoted to the preservation and study of the state's archaeological past.The Middle Atlantic Archaeological Conference - Click Here
MAAC meets annually, in early spring, for three days of papers, discussion groups, special workshops, a business meeting, and, of course, a party to catch up on what all our colleagues have been doing for the past year!The Southeastern Archaeological Conference - Click Here
The Southeastern Archaeological Conference (SEAC) was founded in response to the tremendous increase in federally-funded archaeological work in the Southeast during the 1930s. SEAC was created to allow excavators to quickly share new data with each other and to standardize ceramic types.The Society for Industrial Archeology - Click Here
The SIA is made up of over 1,800 members, world-wide, who have a strong interest in preserving, interpreting and documenting our industrial past and heritage. Whatever your profession or favorite pursuit, if you share our interest in the industrial past, we welcome you to join us.The National Preservation Institute - Click Here
The National Preservation Institute (NPI) is a nonprofit organization offering specialized information, continuing education, and professional training for the management, development, and preservation of historic, cultural, and environmental resources.National Preservation Institute
P.O. Box 1702
Alexandria, Virginia 22313
703.765.0100
National Archeological Database: National Park Service's Links to the Past - Click Here
The National Archeological Database--a computerized communications network for the archeological and historic preservation community--is an internationally recognized source of information on public archeology. NADB ("Nad-Bee") was established to meet a congressional directive to improve access to information on archeological activities nationwide.World Archeology:
Archaeometry - Click Here
"Archaeometry is an international journal covering the involvement of the physical and biological sciences with archaeology and art history. The topics covered include dating methods, artifact studies, mathematical methods, remote sensing techniques, conservation science and the study of man and his environment." (Mission statement from website).Society for Archaeological Sciences - Click Here
"The Society for Archaeological Sciences (SAS) was founded to establish a forum for communication among scholars applying methods from the physical sciences to archaeology and to aid the broader archaeological community in assessing the potentials and problems of those methods. The SAS promotes such communication through its distribution of the SAS Bulletin, Advances in Archaeological and Museum Science Series, and SASnet, an electronic forum on the internet. " (Mission statement from website).The Historical Metallurgy Society - Click Here
"The Historical Metallurgy Society was founded to establish a forum for communication among scholars interested in the use of metals in the past. The HMS promotes such communication via its electronic forum on the internet and via a newsletter.The Association for Industrial Archaeology-UK - Click Here
"The AIA was founded to establish a forum for communication among scholars interested in the archaeology of industry, primarily in the UK and Northern Europe.Archaeology on the Net- Webring - Click Here
Archaeology on the Net Web Ring aims to bring together archaeology oriented sites on the internet to provide valuable links to all groups of interest. If you are running a web site related with archaeology, we welcome you to join Archaeology on the Net Web Ring.ArchNet- Virtual Library - Click Here
ArchNet serves as the World Wide Web Virtual Library for Archaeology. This server provides access to archaeological resources available on the Internet. information is categorized by geographic region and subject.Archaeology on the Net - Click Here
This page aims to provide you a large collection of archaeology related links on the internet.Internet Archaeology - Click Here
The first fully refereed e-journal for archaeologyArchaeological Publications, Journals, Magazines and Book Search Services:
Discover Archaeology - Click Here
Links to: Archaeology magazine, Discover, Biblical Archaeology Review, Archaeology Odyssey Magazine, Kids Discover, and other archaeology magazines.Siftings - Click Here
Siftings is an eclectic mixture of news, announcements, and documents from participating organizations. Membership Forms, Calls for Papers, Preliminary Programs, Back Issues, Copyright Releases, Inquiries, Links, and more.Texas A&M - Anthropology in the News - Click Here
Links to news stories published on the web by ABC, CNN, The New York Times, USA Today, Washington Post, Nando, Archaeology, university press releases and other sources. Some services require that you register and select a password in order to retrieve articles, but none charge a fee to retrieve these news stories.Please suggest additional links to be posted on this page,
especially for Archeology in Virginia.
Send suggestions to: Lyle Browning.