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Officers
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President:
Amanda Valko
Vice President:
Open
Secretary/Treasurer:
Lanny Vavro
SOCIETY FOR PA ARCHAEOLOGY STATE MUSEUM OF PA
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Archaeology is the study of people
...based on the material they left behind.
Man has occupied western Pennsylvania at least since the end of the last ice age. Areas where humans lived, worked and left material evidence of their occupation are called SITES.
Prehistoric Sites (occupied before written history in the western hemisphere) are Indian Sites. Flint arrowheads, stone tools and pottery are items that can be found on these sites.
Historic Sites (occupied after written history) can include Indian Sites also, after they began trading with the white man. Colonial and sites relating to the development of the United States are also historic sites. items found on historic sites can be items manufactured for farm, home, or industrial use.
Archaeological sites are being destroyed at an alarming rate.
Active membership entitles one to full voting rights in the chapter. Members are also encouraged to join The Society for PA Archaeology, Inc., our parent organization.
and/or are interested in helping to preserve our prehistoric or historic heritage, you should know about the Society for Pennsylvania Archaeology and Ohio Valley Chapter No. 22
Chapter Officers for 2006-2008 are:
President - Amanda Valko
Vice President - Maraina Miles
Secretary - Mary Miles
Treasurer - Lanny Vavro
meets the second Weds. of each month at the Butler Public Library, N. McKean St., Butler PA at 7:00pm.
MEETINGS ARE FREE - AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
was founded in 1929 through the efforts of individuals who recognized the importance of Pennsylvania's archaeological heritage.
Included in the SPA's stated goals are:
To promote the scientific study of archaeological resources in Pennsylvania.
To promote the conservation of archaeological sites, artifacts, and information
To disseminate archaeological knowledge and to encourage the exchange of information between amateur and professional archaeologists.
SPA publishes an excellent journal twice a year which is included in SPA membership dues.
More information about archaeology is available at the SPA website
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click on "Chapter Membership" link to left
