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In 2012, a Lithics Academy is planned for Uvalde and a Ceramics Academy for College Station; see Upcoming TAS Events below.
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Dr. Cary Voss demonstrates his flintknapping skill at the 2010 Lithics Academy in Kerrville.
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Dr. Harry Shafer and Marybeth Tomka provide feedback about pottery types
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Who We Are
The Texas Archeological Society welcomes you to the web site where you can learn
more about archeology around the state and how to actively participate in
preserving your heritage.
TAS Mission Statement:
The Texas Archeological Society is dedicated to the study and preservation of
the historic and prehistoric aspects of Texas' past.
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TAS activities include Archeological Academies, a yearly Field School, an
Annual Meeting, a Speakers' Bureau, and rock art recording.
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Join TAS online! – Click a link below to either join/renew online or print and mail in a form with your dues.
MEMBERS -- if your contact information has changed, please email updates to the
TAS office.
FYI - More information
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Just What Do Archeologists Do??
Have you ever wondered what archeologists do these days; what kinds of jobs and careers they have? Here is a link to a special issue of the Society for American Archaeology's magazine, The SAA Archaeological Record. It provides 12 personal accounts of careers in archeology that show archeology is about MUCH more than digging. This group of stories should be interesting if you are a student considering archeology as a career, as well as offer interested members of the public a look at the diversity of archeologists' work today.
The issue can be accessed for free through this link:
http://onlinedigeditions.com/publication/?i=65152
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Spring 2012
Newsletter (PDF) 6.0 MB
Opportunities for Teachers
Teachers -- interested in earning professional credit hours??! Check out some options in our Teachers/Opportunities section. Information on short courses through TAS and other sponsors may be found
here.
Support of TAS teacher outreach initiatives has been provided by the Texas Historical Foundation.
Upcoming TAS Events
2012 Field School
The 2012 TAS Field School will be held north of Del Rio on June 9 through 16. TAS will again be collaborating with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) at TPWD's new addition to the Devils River State Natural Area, formerly the Devils River Ranch. The property is downstream from our 1989 Field School location in the original Devils River State Natural Area. Camp headquarters will be familiar, as we will be lodging in the San Pedro campground on Amistad Reservoir, about 30 miles south of Devils River Ranch, where we camped for the 1999 TAS Field School. In 2012 TAS members will help to identify the most significant sites on the new acquisition, so that TPWD can protect them before the park opens to the public in 2013.
Margaret Howard and Luis Alvarado, Co-Principal Investigators on this project, have provided initial details and some reading suggestions to get you in the mood. The left link will take you to the 2012 Field School home page. Information is added as it becomes available.
Been There and Done That!
Past Events
Gustav's Library
Texas Archeological Society Members - 10% discount;
see Gustav's Library ad in Bulletin or check in Member Area for instructions
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Texas Beyond History
The Virtual Museum of Texas Cultural Heritage
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