• Ancient Technologies Workshops
When: Saturdays, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Where: Westmoor Park, 119 Flagg Road, West Hartford, CT
What: Have you ever wondered how ancient people managed to find food and make tools, shelter, and clothing
before metalworking technology was invented? In this exciting new hands-on series of classes from Westmoor Park, you can
step back in time and learn some of these ancient skills and produce artifacts of your own.
Sponsored by: Westmoor Park, West Hartford Department of Human & Leisure Services
Admission: $30 for West Hartford residents, $35 for non-residents
Registration Information: Click here.
Program Details: Click the underlined Program number...
> Flint Knapping, September 24 2011, Program 522705A.
> Atlatl and Darts, October 22 2011, Program 522705B.
> Traditional Tools and Food Preparation, October 29 2011, Program 522705C.
> Ancient Foods in New England, November 12 2011, Program 522705D.
> "Cordless" Stone Drills, February 11, 2012, Program 523705A.
> Prehistoric-style Pottery, February 18, 2012, Program 523705B.
> Bark Storage Containers, March 3, 2012, Program 523705C.
> Soapstone Carvnig, March 10, 2012, Program 523705D.
> Quilling on Birch Bark, March 17, 2012, Program 523705E.
> Hide Work, March 24, 2012, Program 523705F.
> Bone Work, March 31, 2012, Program 523705G.
• 2012 FOSA ANNUAL MEETING
When: January 28, 2012 (snow date: January 29, 2012) 1:00 business meeting, 2:00 general public meeting
Where: Smith Middle School Auditorium, 216 Addison Road, Glastonbury, CT
What: "Paleolithic Paintings: Art and Science Inside Chauvet Cave"
Zach Zorich, Senior Editor of Archaeology Magazine will present the chronicle of the hidden treasures of the Chauvet
Cave of France. The cave exhibits the Art and Science of Paleolithic Paintings created by man, dating back as early as
35,000 years ago. Images of horses, reindeer, lions, bears and rhinocerous are among the artistry of the ancient cave walls.
Zorich will also comment on Film director Werner Herzog’s "Cave of Forgotten Dreams," a movie dedicated to the Art
of the Chauvet Cave.
Cost: No Charge for FOSA, ASC and CSMNH members. $10.00 general admission charge, $5.00 for non-Glastonbury
Students with I.D.
For more info: Please click
here to access our "2012 Annual Meeting" information page.
• Nick Bellantoni Speaking Engagement
When: January 30, 2012; 7:00 PM
Where: Peabody Museum of Natural History, Yale University, 170 Whitney Avenue, New Haven, CT
What: "A Forgotten Cemetery: Yale-New Haven Hospital Site"
The full title of this talk is "Lost, Forgotten and Resurrected: The Archaeology, Forensics and Historical Research
into Christ’s Church Cemetery, New Haven, CT", which provides a good description of the breadth of this wide-ranging
and informative talk.
Cost:
Cocktail reception (5:30 PM) .............. $15.00
Presentation (6:20 PM) ................................... free with dues
Optional Buffet Dinner (7:20 PM) ................... $25.00
For more info: Please click here.
For questions: Please call Josue Irizarry, Events Coordinator, 203-432-3776
• Nick Bellantoni Speaking Engagement
When: February 15, 2012; 7:00 PM
Where: Wheeler Library, 101 Main Street, North Stonington, CT
What: "The New England Vampire Folk Belief"
• Nick Bellantoni Field Activity
When: April 28, 2012; 10:00AM - 12:00 noon (rain or shine)
Where: Gay City State Park, Hebron, CT
What: "Abandoned Ghost Town: Connecticut's Gay City State Park"
Join State Archaeologist Dr. Nicholas Bellantoni for this walk steeped in Connecticut history and folklore. Among
Gay City State Park's outdoor recreational facilities lie the ruins of a 19th century town that offers a unique glimpse
into Connecticut's past. Stone foundations, the remnants of an abandoned mill, and old tombstones contain a story that
stretches back from the village's settlement in 1796, through its development as a small industrial community, to its
eventual abandonment and return to nature.
Cost: $20 ($15 for CSMNH members)
Note: Adults and children ages 10 and above. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
For more info: Please click here.
• Nick Bellantoni Speaking Engagement
When: August 13, 2011; 3:00 PM This event is being rescheduled
Where: James Blackstone Memorial Library, 758 Main Street, Branford, CT
What: Chemist Maria Parr of Trinity College will speak on analyzing artifacts with an electron microscope, done in
conjunction with State Archaeologist Nick Bellantoni. This is in association with the Tilde Cafe series of meetings held
in the Library every 4-6 weeks.
> For more info, please click Blackstone Library and check
the August "Upcoming Events" calendar.
> For info on Tilde Cafe, please click Tilde Cafe.
• "History Channel: MysteryQuest: Hitler's Escape with Dr. Nick Bellantoni"
When: repeated at various times during 2012.
check your local listings!
Where: History Channel
What: Nick Bellantoni, Connecticut State Archaeologist, was requested by the History Channel to travel to both
Germany and Moscow to study the remains which are said to be those of Adolph Hitler. It was a tremendous adventure for Dr.
Bellantoni; and good reviews for UConn as well. Watch the History Channel to hear the whole story!
• Archaeological Society of Connecticut
(click the "ASC" button in the "... Events" section of the ASC home page)
• Litchfield Hills Archaeology Club.
• Institute for American Indian Studies.
• CT Archaeology Center / Office of State Archaeology .
• Connecticut State Museum of Natural History.
• Friends of Hammonassett.
• Connecticut Gravestone Network.