Hope to see ya’ Friday, December 18th, at our Happy Holidays “meeting”! Bring a gift - Bring a friend - Bring a pot luck - Bring a smile - Or any combination, as long as you bring yourself!
Ho! Ho! Ho!
Thursday, December 17, 2015
Monday, November 2, 2015
THE ARCHAEOLOGIST Vol. 11 November, 2015
The ARCHAEOLOGIST Vol. 11 November, 2015 newsletter has been sent to members.
Hope to see you at the Annual Banquet, November 14th!
Thursday, October 15, 2015
THE ARCHAEOLOGIST Vol. 10 October, 2015 excerpts
(The full newsletter has been sent to members.)
THE INCORPORATED ORANGE COUNTY CHAPTER
OF THE NEW YORK STATE ARCHAEOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION
U.S. mail: 34 Clark Road, Goshen, NY 10924
url: www.ioccnysaa.blogspot.com facebook: www.facebook.com/IOCCNYSAA
email: ioccnysaa@gmail.com
Founded 1958
THE ARCHAEOLOGIST
Vol. 10 October, 2015
Chapter meetings are held on the third Friday of each month except July, August & November,
at the Mulbury House Senior Center located at 62-70 West Main Street, Middletown, NY 10940. All are
welcome.
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President’s Message:
Happy Fall everyone! I hope the newsletter finds you all well this month and that you will be able to join us for our meeting next week and events we have coming up. If you are able to come out to the Highlands Conference, it is always a wonderful day of great talks, tour and
this year Gary's flintnapping! Lucy Johnson, PhD, from Vassar College will be our speaker this month, speaking about the "Archaeological Investigations at the New Hampton Site" This talk will shed further light on this past project done by our chapter.
Stephanie Benson
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Explore the archaeological treasures of Iona Island
with Doc Bayne on Sunday, October 18th!
Doc, who also volunteers to keep the archives (interior
treasures) in good order, will lead a walk to a number
of pre-contact, Dutch, historic and modern sites on
Iona Island, by privilege of a special permit, since the
Island is closed to the public.
Doc needs to tell the Park how many
people will be on this tour, so let him know if you are planning to be there: docforest@opton-
line.net or (845) 988-7969.
line.net or (845) 988-7969.
Head south on US-202 W/US-9W South - 1.5 miles; Turn left to Iona Island - Go to parking lot at railroad track.
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2015 Annual Banquet
November 14, 2015 12pm-4pm
Bottoms Up Restaurant
http://bollear2.wix.com/bottoms-up-pub
1965 NY-284, Slate Hill, NY 10973 (adjacent to Shannon Park)
Buffet Lunch with:
Salad & Rolls
Sirloin with a mushroom gravy Chicken Francaise
Salmon
Penne Ala Vodka
Roasted Red Potatoes
Mixed Garden Veggies Dessert: Apple Crisp
*Tea, Coffee, Soda, Cash Bar
Salad & Rolls
Sirloin with a mushroom gravy Chicken Francaise
Salmon
Penne Ala Vodka
Roasted Red Potatoes
Mixed Garden Veggies Dessert: Apple Crisp
*Tea, Coffee, Soda, Cash Bar
November 14, 2015 12pm-4pm
$28.95 per person
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Speaker: Deb Twigg, Susquehanna River
Archaeological Center about the 400th Anniversary
of Spanish Hill
Please RSVP to me and have payment to Stephanie no later Sunday November 8th!
358 Rock Hill Dr.
Rock Hill, NY 12775
Reminder that banquet replaces our regular meeting in November. We must have atten-
dance of at least 30 so please, invite family and friends and lets share a great afternoon!
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20TH ANNUAL
HIGHLANDS ARCHAEOLOGICAL AND HISTORICAL CONFERENCE
Presented By
THE NORTH JERSEY HIGHLANDS HISTORICAL SOCIETY
THE INC. ORANGE COUNTY CHAPTER, NYSAA
THE FRIENDS OF STERLING FOREST
Saturday, October 24, 2015
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LAUTENBERG VISITOR CENTER, STERLING FOREST STATE PARK
115 OLD FORGE ROAD, TUXEDO, NEW YORK
MORNING PROGRAM: 10AM TO NOON AT THE VISITOR CENTER
Flintknapping Demonstration by Gary Sipila, Inc.OCC,NYSAA
Native American History of Sterling Forest: Talk and Walk to nearby rockshelter by Edward J.Lenik, R.P.A.
AFTERNOON PROGRAM: 1:00 TO 4:00 AT THE VISITOR CENTER
Lower level: Carol Siri Johnson, PH.D., NJHHS, presiding
1:00 PM to 1:25 PM: “An Unusual Paleoamerican Cache Find in Eastern Pennsylvania: Experiments and Insights into Fluted Point Manufacture.” Jack Cresson, Society of Experimental Archaeology and Primitive Technology; A.S.N.J.
1:25PM to 1:50PM: “Lenape Spiritual Use of Fossils” Richard Sears Walling, Independent Scholar.
1:50PM to 2:15PM: “A Long Time Coming. The Historical Archaeology of the Mixed Heritage Native and African American Community of Setauket, New York.” Christopher Matthews, Ph.D,. Professor of Anthropology, Montclair State University.
2:15PM TO 2:30PM: Coffee Break
2:55PM to 3:20PM: “The Wiechquaeskeck (S.W. Connecticut, Westchester and Manhattan Island) and the Origins of the Raritan and the Munsee Indians of New Jersey: The Raritan Valley Buffer Zone as a Refuge Area for Some Native Americans During the 17th Century.” Marshall Becker, Ph.D., West Chester University.
2:55PM to 3:20PM: “Sara Roelofse, A Dutch-American Woman of Her Times” Meta Janowitz, Ph.D., AECOM, Burlington, NJ and School of Visual arts, NYC.
3:20PM to 3:45PM: “Blandina Bayard, Indian Trader, and Her Legacies” Nancy L. Gibbs, NJHHS, Independent Scholar.
1:00 to 4:00 Book Room.
Program Chair: Edward J. Lenik, R.P.A., Inc.OCC,NYSAA, A.S.N.J. & NJHHS.
Meeting facilities courtesy of Sterling Forest State Park, Jeff Hutchison, Park Manager
http://nysparks.com/parks/74/details.aspx
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Meet 'n' Greet
When Sun, October 4, 12pm – 1pm
When Sun, October 4, 12pm – 1pm
Come to the F.S.F. monthly meeting at Sterling Forest State Park Visitor Center and make some new
friends. Find out what you can do to help protect and preserve your Park. Bring your lunch! We’ll pro-
vide coffee/tea and cookies.
Lecture: Basic Photography & Digital Editing
When Sun, October 4, 1pm – 3pm
Knowing how a camera works can make the difference between getting a “good shot” and getting a “great shot.” Doc Bayne, President of Friends and photographer extraordinaire, will show you how easy it is to get that great shot by combining the art and science of photography. Doc will also teach you how to make that great shot even better through the use of photo editing programs.
Hike: Bare Rock
When Sun, October 11, 12pm – 3pm
Hike to the spectacular Bare Rock Overlook featuring views of Greenwood Lake and Bellvale Mountain! F.S.F. members Mario Medici and Susan Serico will lead this moderately paced out-and-back hike of approximately 6 miles. Be sure to bring a snack and plenty of water.
Hike: Candlelight Night Hike
When Fri, October 16, 7pm – 10pm
Join Doc Bayne and members of the F.S.F. for a leisurely-paced approximately 2 hour night hike along the Lakeville Ironworks Trail. Doc assures us we will be amazed by our ability to see in the darkness once we get our “night vision.” Please, NO FLASHLIGHTS; candle lanterns only!
Once again dues are due for calendar year 2015! Please contact our treasurer, Jon Leonard or you can pay your dues at the monthly meetings. Checks should be made out to IOCCNYSAA.
Lecture: Basic Photography & Digital Editing
When Sun, October 4, 1pm – 3pm
Knowing how a camera works can make the difference between getting a “good shot” and getting a “great shot.” Doc Bayne, President of Friends and photographer extraordinaire, will show you how easy it is to get that great shot by combining the art and science of photography. Doc will also teach you how to make that great shot even better through the use of photo editing programs.
Hike: Bare Rock
When Sun, October 11, 12pm – 3pm
Hike to the spectacular Bare Rock Overlook featuring views of Greenwood Lake and Bellvale Mountain! F.S.F. members Mario Medici and Susan Serico will lead this moderately paced out-and-back hike of approximately 6 miles. Be sure to bring a snack and plenty of water.
Hike: Candlelight Night Hike
When Fri, October 16, 7pm – 10pm
Join Doc Bayne and members of the F.S.F. for a leisurely-paced approximately 2 hour night hike along the Lakeville Ironworks Trail. Doc assures us we will be amazed by our ability to see in the darkness once we get our “night vision.” Please, NO FLASHLIGHTS; candle lanterns only!
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Dues
Once again dues are due for calendar year 2015! Please contact our treasurer, Jon Leonard or you can pay your dues at the monthly meetings. Checks should be made out to IOCCNYSAA.
Send to:Jon Leonard, Treasurer
I.O.C.C.N.Y.S.A.A.
34 Clark Road Goshen, N.Y. 10924
I.O.C.C.N.Y.S.A.A.
34 Clark Road Goshen, N.Y. 10924
THE ARCHAEOLOGIST
Vol. 6,June, 2015
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JOIN US!
For the 2015 APHNYS Region 3 Meeting
Saturday, October 24, 2015 9:15 AM – 2:00 PM
At the Josephine-Louise Public Library, Walden, NY.
AGENDA
Registration, coffee and donuts
Welcome by Suzanne Isaksen, APHNYS Region 3 Coordinator; Ginny Neidermier,
Director, Josephine-Louise Public Library; Mayor Susan M. Rumbold, Village of
Walden; and Mary Ellen Matise, Village of Walden Historian
Understanding the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic
Preservation – Division for Historic Preservation
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Julian Adams, Director of the Community Preservation Services Bureau
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Jennifer Betsworth, Historic Preservation Program Specialist – National
Register
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Matthew Shephard, Historic Preservation Program Specialist – Digital
Information
This session will cover an overview of the Division for Historic Preservation and its many programs; the National Register and a brief summary of its criteria and process; and, in the afternoon, a demonstration of the new CRIS database. Whether you are completely new to the Division for Historic Preservation or have specific questions about the National Register program, tax credits for owners of historic properties, certified local government, researching properties using the CRIS database, or other areas, come ready to learn and ask questions.
Lunch and networking. Lunch will be on your own. Menus from local eateries within walking distance of the library will be available, or bring a bag lunch.
Continuation of Understanding the NYSOPRHP – Division for Historic Preservation
Village of Walden Historian Mary Ellen Matise will lead a brief walking tour of monuments in the Village of Walden after the meeting.
12:00 PM
1:00 PM
2:00 PM
There is no registration fee for this meeting. However, please contact Suzanne Isaksen,
APHNYS Region 3 Coordinator, at 845-641-0463, or e-mail at sisaksen@earthlink.net, with
your name and contact information if you plan to attend. This will help us with morning
refreshments and other details for this meeting.
Monday, October 12, 2015
12th Annual Drumbeats Through Time: Saturday October 17th
Susquehanna River Archaeological Center of Native Indian Studies (SRAC)
345 Broad Street, Waverly, NY presents:
12th ANNUAL DRUMBEATS THROUGH TIME
Saturday October 17th
more info at:
http://sracenter.blogspot.com/2015/10/12th-annual-drumbeats-through-time.html
Tuesday, September 22, 2015
Wednesday, September 16, 2015
THE ARCHAEOLOGIST Vol. 6 June, 2015
THE ARCHAEOLOGIST
Vol. 6 June, 2015
Chapter meetings are held on the third Friday of each month except July, August & November, at the Mulbury House Senior Center located at 62-70 West Main Street, Middletown, NY 10940. All are welcome.
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Vice-President’s Message:
Stephanie’s full attention is with young Charles, who is Westchester Medical Center again with respiratory issues. 😟 Our best wishes for his speed recovery!
September’s program will be an update on recently discoveries concerning the earliest first people on this continent. Presented by yours truly.
“Dawn of Humanity,” airing 9 pm Wednesday, September 16 on PBS features Glenn Keeton’s fiancé, Hannah Morris! They were working together on a dig in the Carolinias when she got a call and was off to a South African cave, for an astounding discovery tht reveals clues to what made us human! <http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/evolution/dawn-of-humanity.html>
Gary Keeton
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| Sharon Assmus |
Mourning losses of:
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| Susan Quigley Dratch |
Sharon Assmus, long time member, corresponding Chapter Secretary and the Chapter’s liaison with both New York and Pennsylvania State Archaeological Associations passed away on Friday August 14, 2015.
http://m.recordonline.com/art…/20150816/OBITUARIES/308169991
Susan Quigley Dratch passed away September 12, 2015, wife of member Eric Dratch.
http://www.recordonline.com/article/20150915/OBITUARIES/309159993/0/SEARCH
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2015 Chapter Picnic:
Sunday, July 19th 12pm – 4pm
Town of Mount Hope Park
340 Finchville Turnpike, Otisville, NY 10963
On one of the hottest day of the year, the Town of Mount Hope Park pavilion was perfectly situated on a buff, keeping us shaded and surprisingly comfortable with a nice breeze! Good food, good company, wonderful discussions and artifacts.
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Dues
Once again dues are due for calendar year 2015! Please contact our treasurer, Jon Leonard or you can pay your dues at the monthly meetings. Checks should be made out to IOCCNYSAA.
Annual Dues:
Active Member $25.00 _________.___
Husband/Wife or couple $35.00 _________.___
Student including college, (no bulletin) $12.00 _________.___
Life $350.00 _________.___
Total enclosed: _________.___
Name (s) _________________________________________
Address _________________________________________
City, State, zip _________________________________________
Phone _________________________________________
email _________________________________________
20TH ANNUAL
HIGHLANDS ARCHAEOLOGICAL AND HISTORICAL CONFERENCE
PRESENTED BY
THE NORTH JERSEY HIGHLANDS HISTORICAL SOCIETY
THE INC. ORANGE COUNTY CHAPTER, NYSAA
THE FRIENDS OF STERLING FOREST
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2015
LAUTENBERG VISITOR CENTER, STERLING FOREST STATE PARK
115 OLD FORGE ROAD, TUXEDO, NEW YORK
MORNING PROGRAM: 10AM TO NOON AT THE VISITOR CENTER
Flintknapping Demonstration by Gary Sipila, Inc.OCC,NYSAA
Native American History of Sterling Forest: Talk and Walk to nearby rockshelter by Edward J.Lenik, R.P.A.
AFTERNOON PROGRAM: 1:00 TO 4:00 AT THE VISITOR CENTER
Lower level: Carol Siri Johnson, PH.D., NJHHS, presiding
1:00 PM to 1:25 PM: “An Unusual Paleoamerican Cache Find in Eastern Pennsylvania: Experiments and Insights into Fluted Point Manufacture.” Jack Cresson, Society of Experimental Archaeology and Primitive Technology; A.S.N.J.
1:25PM to 1:50PM: “Lenape Spiritual Use of Fossils” Richard Sears Walling, Independent Scholar.
1:50PM to 2:15PM: “A Long Time Coming. The Historical Archaeology of the Mixed Heritage Native and African American Community of Setauket, New York.” Christopher Matthews, Ph.D,. Professor of Anthropology, Montclair State University.
2:15PM TO 2:30PM: Coffee Break
2:55PM to 3:20PM: “The Wiechquaeskeck (S.W. Connecticut, Westchester and Manhattan Island) and the Origins of the Raritan and the Munsee Indians of New Jersey: The Raritan Valley Buffer Zone as a Refuge Area for Some Native Americans During the 17th Century.” Marshall Becker, Ph.D., West Chester University.
2:55PM to 3:20PM: “Sara Roelofse, A Dutch-American Woman of Her Times” Meta Janowitz, Ph.D., AECOM, Burlington, NJ and School of Visual arts, NYC.
3:20PM to 3:45PM: “Blandina Bayard, Indian Trader, and Her Legacies” Nancy L. Gibbs, NJHHS, Independent Scholar.
1:00 to 4:00 Book Room.
Program Chair: Edward J. Lenik, R.P.A., Inc.OCC,NYSAA, A.S.N.J. & NJHHS.
Meeting facilities courtesy of Sterling Forest State Park, Jeff Hutchison, Park Manager
Tuesday, September 15, 2015
20th Annual Highlands Archaeological and Historical Conference Program
20TH ANNUAL
HIGHLANDS ARCHAEOLOGICAL AND HISTORICAL CONFERENCE
PRESENTED BY
THE NORTH JERSEY HIGHLANDS HISTORICAL SOCIETY
THE INC. ORANGE COUNTY CHAPTER, NYSAA
THE FRIENDS OF STERLING FOREST
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2015
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LAUTENBERG VISITOR CENTER, STERLING FOREST STATE PARK
115 OLD FORGE ROAD, TUXEDO, NEW YORK
MORNING PROGRAM: 10AM TO NOON AT THE VISITOR CENTER
Flintknapping Demonstration by Gary Sipila, Inc.OCC,NYSAA
Native American History of Sterling Forest: Talk and Walk to nearby rockshelter by Edward J.Lenik, R.P.A.
AFTERNOON PROGRAM: 1:00 TO 4:00 AT THE VISITOR CENTER
Lower level: Carol Siri Johnson, PH.D., NJHHS, presiding
1:00 PM to 1:25 PM: “An Unusual Paleoamerican Cache Find in Eastern Pennsylvania: Experiments and Insights into Fluted Point Manufacture.” Jack Cresson, Society of Experimental Archaeology and Primitive Technology; A.S.N.J.
1:25PM to 1:50PM: “Lenape Spiritual Use of Fossils” Richard Sears Walling, Independent Scholar.
1:50PM to 2:15PM: “A Long Time Coming. The Historical Archaeology of the Mixed Heritage Native and African American Community of Setauket, New York.” Christopher Matthews, Ph.D,. Professor of Anthropology, Montclair State University.
2:15PM TO 2:30PM: Coffee Break
2:55PM to 3:20PM: “The Wiechquaeskeck (S.W. Connecticut, Westchester and Manhattan Island) and the Origins of the Raritan and the Munsee Indians of New Jersey: The Raritan Valley Buffer Zone as a Refuge Area for Some Native Americans During the 17th Century.” Marshall Becker, Ph.D., West Chester University.
2:55PM to 3:20PM: “Sara Roelofse, A Dutch-American Woman of Her Times” Meta Janowitz, Ph.D., AECOM, Burlington, NJ and School of Visual arts, NYC.
3:20PM to 3:45PM: “Blandina Bayard, Indian Trader, and Her Legacies” Nancy L. Gibbs, NJHHS, Independent Scholar.
1:00 to 4:00 Book Room.
Program Chair: Edward J. Lenik, R.P.A., Inc.OCC,NYSAA, A.S.N.J. & NJHHS.
Meeting facilities courtesy of Sterling Forest State Park, Jeff Hutchison, Park Manager
Susan Quigley Dratch passed away September 12, 2015
The wife of member Eric Dratch passed away Saturday. I saw Eric a week ago and he told me her cancer had returned. Very sad moment. She was a very special mother and wife to a very special family. Services are Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. Viewing will be at the Goodwill Church Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9. Funeral services will be at this same church Friday at 11:00 a.m. The church is located at 2117 St. Rt. 208 in Montgomery.
Chuck Tudor
http://www.recordonline.com/article/20150915/OBITUARIES/309159993/0/SEARCH
Wednesday, August 19, 2015
Sharon Assmus passed away on Friday August 14!
It with the heaviest of hearts that I let everyone know that our beloved Sharon Assmus passed away on Friday. Unbeknownst to most she had been fighting cancer and succumbed quickly to the disease over the last couple of months.
Sharon served for many years as an Orange County Chapter officer, and was part of the foundation that our chapter "family" was built on. Her devotion to her husband Fred, the chapter, the State association and those closest to her was extraordinary and brought her the greatest joy. Her wit, humor, love and support will be irreplaceable. We love her and will miss her dearly.
Stephanie Benson
President, Orange County Chapter
Thursday, July 16, 2015
Annual Chapter Picnic this Sunday!
2015 Chapter Picnic:
Sunday, July 19th 12pm – 4pm
Town of Mount Hope Park
340 Finchville Turnpike, Otisville, NY 10963
• Bring your curios for “show and tell.”
• Menu: IOCC will provide hamburgers, hot dogs, lemonade, punch and strawberries. We will need: round and long rolls, salads-potato, macaroni, beans, lettuce & tomato, yellow cakes, un-iced, for strawberry shortcake.
• Members, family and guests are all welcome.
• Donations of all kinds will help! Dollar bills, food, help setting up, grilling, cleaning up.
- Please contact Stephanie Benson directly or email ioccnysaa@gmail.com to schedule foods and participation.
- Parking on the side of Pavilion next to basketball and tennis courts, parking on grass is not permitted
This event is Rain or Shine!
Bring a friend, a smile and an artifact!
Sunday, June 14, 2015
THE ARCHAEOLOGIST Vol. 6 June, 2015 excerpts.
THE ARCHAEOLOGIST
Vol. 6 June, 2015
Has been sent to the membership.
(Please, forgive the two typos in the emailed edition!)
President’s Message:
I hope everyone is having a beautiful start to summer! As a reminder we are postponing fieldwork and tours until we have received notification from NYSAA that our new insurance policy is in place and we will resume those activities ASAP! Until then I encourage you all to get out and enjoy this great weather by visiting some of our many historical sites, the summer is a great time to have fun learning! This month is also our last meeting of the season as there are no meetings in July and August. Please note our annual picnic is at a new location this year! It is a beautiful park and we are very excited to try somewhere new! I hope to see everyone at the meeting on the 19th and look forward to spending a fun afternoon at the picnic!
Stephanie
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June 19th meeting:
Dave Johnson will discuss the latest developments in regard to his research in the Southwestern and Northeastern states. This program will include petroglyphs and stone features which could be associated with Paleo sites.
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Mourning the loss of Marilyn J. Havlicek
Marilyn J. Havlicek, 84, of Hyde Park, died Sunday, March 29, 2015, at home. Born February 14, 1931, in Johnstown, NY. Our condolences to Richard and family.
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Saturday, April 18, 2015
"Backyard Archaeology" will be the subject of the April 17th meeting.
"Backyard Archaeology" will be the subject of the April 17th meeting.
Monday, March 23, 2015
Chapter member, Bob Knight, to be honored by The Historical Society of Rockland County
Sunday, March 29, 2015 at The View on the Hudson, 101 Shad Row, Piermont, NY The Historical Society of Rockland County will bestow Robert Knight with a "Golden Anniversary Award!" Bob is a Founding Charter Member of the Society!
For more info and event tickets:
https://www.rocklandhistory.org/event.cfm?page=414
Friday, March 20, 2015
CANCELLED due to weather: March 20, 2015 IOCCNYSAA meeting!
CANCELLED: March 20, 2015 IOCCNYSAA meeting:
"…gonna call the meeting for tonight. Jim (Wosochlo, our scheduled speaker) cannot safely get here and I don’t want anyone to plan and risk going out in this mess!"
"…gonna call the meeting for tonight. Jim (Wosochlo, our scheduled speaker) cannot safely get here and I don’t want anyone to plan and risk going out in this mess!"
President Stephanie
Thursday, March 19, 2015
CANCELLED: Tonight's IOCCNYSAA lab session due to illness
CANCELLED: Tonight's IOCCNYSAA lab session due to illness!
Hopefully, the weather will be kind to us for tomorrow’s meeting.
Hopefully, the weather will be kind to us for tomorrow’s meeting.
Wednesday, March 18, 2015
First Chapter Lab Session of the 2015 Season this Thursday in Chester.
Wednesday, January 14, 2015
January 16, 2015 Chapter Meeting
Member, Kevin Storms, will speak on the Karl Site was a three year undertaking by the Orange County Chapter of NYS Archaeological association in the early 1990s. This program will discuss the discovery, exploration and publication of a previously unknown archaeological resource in Orange County, NY perhaps Orange County's first industrial site: A Chert Quarry. I will also discuss Henry Wisner’s attempts to gather musket quality gunflint material for the American Revolution from this vicinity.
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