Learn about “The Prehistoric Use of Rockshelters in the Hocking Valley”on Friday, Oct. 14, at 5:30 p.m. at Southeast Ohio History Center, located at 24 W. State St. in Athens.
Staci Spertzel Black
The speaker is Staci Spertzel Black, archaeologist and lab and field director of Heberling and Associates Inc.
Ohio University celebrates the 30th anniversary of the Field School in Ohio Archaeology in October, which is national archaeology month.
Oct. 14
OHIO Archaeology Field School Alumni Panel
1:30 p.m., 1804 Lounge in Baker Center
- Josh McConaughy, The Archaeology Conservancy
- Basia Howard, The American University
- Staci Spertzel Black, Heberling and Associates
- Tatiana Fox, Tetra Tech
The Prehistoric Use of Rockshelters in the Hocking Valley
Staci Spertzel Black, Heberling and Associates
5:30 p.m., Southeast Ohio History Center
Oct. 15
Relive the Dig! Alumni Tour of Field School Sites
10 a.m., meet at Baker Center.
Space is limited, so RSVP early online.
Site tours include: Facing Monday Creek Rockshelter, Taber Well, Monday Creek Workshop, Payne’s Cemetery and Farmstead.
Tours will involve moderate hiking. Please dress appropriately and drink plenty of water.
Oct. 20
“Ancient People, Ancient Drinks: The Archaeology of Wine and Fermentation”
Dr. Ruth Palmer and Dr. Bill Owens, Classics & World Religions Department. See event details.
5:30-6:30 p.m., Athens Uncorked
Oct. 22
Artifact Identification Day
9 a.m.- noon, Wayne National Forest Headquarters
Oct. 25
“Ohio’s Hopewell Culture: An Explosion of Art, Architecture and Ceremony”
Bradley Lepper
5:30-6:30 p.m., Southeastern Ohio History Center, with reception after lecture
Sponsors for the month-long series of events include the College of Arts & Sciences, the Sociology & Anthropology Department, the Food Studies theme, the Food Matters student organization, the Southeast Ohio History Center, the Wayne National Forest, Alden Libraries, and Athens Uncorked.
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