Juniata College Archaeology

10/14/2026

This! https://youtu.be/Zl_xYi7NdfM

The month of October celebrates archaeology and the importance of preserving the past. So, we celebrate this discipline with the release of our mini documentary "1758" in partnership with Fort Ligonier.

To view the mini documentary, use this link.
https://youtu.be/Zl_xYi7NdfM

10/07/2026

Never gets old...

10/06/2026

The Heinz History Center and Meadowcroft Rockshelter and Historic Village are deeply saddened about the passing of Dr. James Adovasio, the renowned archaeologist who achieved international acclaim with his excavation of the Meadowcroft Rockshelter beginning in 1973.

His work at Meadowcroft brought the first serious challenge to the existing paradigm that people had only been on the North American continent for 13,000 years. Evidence from the Adovasio-led excavation at the Rockshelter demonstrated a human presence at the site dating back at least 19,000 years.

Thanks to the work of Dr. Adovasio and his team, the Rockshelter was designated as a National Historic Landmark in 2005 and welcomes thousands of archaeology enthusiasts from around the world each year.

“Jim’s demand for archaeological precision and determination in the face of adversity helped bring scientific gravitas to the Meadowcroft Rockshelter,” said David Scofield, director at Meadowcroft. “Having known Jim for over 30 years, he had a huge influence on my life and countless others. His scientific breakthroughs at Meadowcroft have impacted the world and how we study North America’s earliest people.”

Dr. Adovasio served as the Director of Archaeology for the History Center and was recognized as a History Maker award recipient in 2023. In addition to his work at Meadowcroft, he excavated at locations around the world and was recognized as a global authority on perishable materials such as ancient basketry and textiles.

All of us at the History Center and Meadowcroft send our thoughts and condolences to Jim’s wife Judy and family.

https://www.goerie.com/obituaries/psom1577928

09/25/2026

Our battlefield detectives class had a great field trip on Thursday!

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08/25/2026

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08/13/2026

Dr. Burns wrote an article on Revolutionary War Archaeology! You can Read it for free this month!

ABSTRACT. This article surveys the conflict archaeology of Revolutionary-Era Pennsylvania since America’s Bicentennial, making a distinction between the nature of the material evidence at fortifications, battlefields, encampments, and industrial sites. It includes case studies of recent work by th...

08/08/2026

HBFL!

07/29/2026

07/22/2026

Wake up America! Cultural resources legislation is the only thing standing between historic preservation and throwing it all in the national dumpster.

Since the enactment of the National Historic Preservation Act 60 years ago, Section 106 has been the foundational requirement for federal agencies to “take into account” the effects of their actions on historic properties and places. The Advisory Council on Historic Preservation has proposed rev...

07/12/2026

VAP participants hailed from all over the US to join us in Ligonier! With California, Minnesota, Florida, New Mexico, Virginia, Wyoming, D.C., and Pennsylvania representing!

The true meaning of hallowed grounds can be found several miles outside of Fort Ligonier in Westmoreland County, where archaeologists have been unearthing...