FOSA Newsletters
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| Date | Articles |
|---|---|
| Fall, 2023 | Special articles include: • an article, "Rochambeau Encampment #5," relating activites associated with the excavation of a section of Nolton Heritage Farm/Park, where the Revolutionary War Rochambeau Encampment #5 is located, where Connecticut high school students were joined by thirteen students from France; • overview of the results of shell-midden analysis by 2022 Cooke Scholarship awardee Matthew Picarelli-Kombert; • a head's-up overview of the next FOSA Continuing Education offering, 'Pre-CLovis - A Critical Assessment'; • an aricle by Jim Hall: "If You See Something, Say Something" on not ignoring odd-looking findings; • and an article by Kathleen Boushee on who the "Agres" in "Agnes Scoops" was. |
| Spring, 2023 | Special articles include: • Another "Road Trip" article from Tom Ford, titled, "The University of Alabama's Moundsville Archaeological Park & The Jones Archaeological Museum, Moundsville, AL; • a Remembrance article about William "Bill" Schultz, by Nick Bellantoni; • and an aticle by FOSA Board member Dr. Patricia Jubinska on archaeological work she was part of in Scotland, at Tor Castle. |
| Fall, 2022 | Special articles include: • Congratulations to FOSA Member Dr. Karl Stofko who was recognized for his dedication in bringing to light the life story of Venture Smith; • a write-up on Hurd's Iron Mountain Magnetic Spring site walk / investigation; • a Reprint of UConn Magazine article on a serendipitous projectile point find at Two Wrasslin' Cats coffee shopand its aftermath; • an overview of the redesign of the FOSA website; • and an article by Tom Ford on archaeological sites in Tennessee. |
| Spring, 2022 | Special articles include: • Introduction of a new "Field Paperwork Review by Scott Brady, describing what goes into each field of the Excavation Level Form; • a Remembrance article of Bruce Greene, by Nick Bellantoni; • a book review of Memento Mori by Glenda Rose; and, • observations by Tom Ford of Poverty Point National Monument in Pioneer, LA, a Late Archaic hunting and foraging way of life that supported an organized community with evidence of widespread trade economy. |
| Fall, 2021 | Special articles include: • A celebration of the life of Don Rankin, by Ken & Bonnie Beatrice; • a description of the remains of the "Aunt Polly" yacht, which can be seen at Gillette Castle State Park, by Bonnie Beatrice. |
| Spring, 2021 |
Special articles include: • Information on the 2018 Rocky Hill rescue excavation;
• updated FOSA Membershop demographics map; • information on Ryan Hollister's
8-chapter videos on his Revolutionary War veteran ancester John Hollister (accessible in
You Tube Videos page by clicking |
| Fall, 2020 | Special articles include: • Remnembrance of Don Rankin; • the surprising results of a backyard excavation by Lee West; and, • a reprint of Nick Bellantoni's article titled, "Archaeological and Historical Collections: A National Crisis." |
| Spring, 2020 | Special articles include: • An introductory message from the new CT State Archaeologist, Dr. Sarah Sportman; • an Outreach article from the Public Archaeology Day at the Boston Public Library on January 11; • an article from Thomas Ford on a road trip to the Southwest in 2019 to visit archaeological sites. |
| Fall, 2019 | Special articles include: • Several Remembrance articles on the passing of the late CT State Archaeologist, Dr. Brian Jones; • Updates on various excavations: Hill House, Templeton, and Hollister; • Speculation on a possible Hopewell point found in CT and not Ohio; • radiocarbon dates done on Laurel Beach stemmed points; • and the first 2 Cooke Scholarship recipients. |
| Spring, 2019 | Special articles include: • Info on Brian's trip with students to spend two weeks in the village of Seicheprey, France working with local historians to restore a section of trench from World War I • Mae Johnson remembrance; • Update on Templeton Site excavations. |
| Fall, 2018 | Special articles include: • Testimonials for Nick Bellantoni's book on The Long Journeys Home; • Overview of Templeton Site excavation results. |
| Spring, 2018 | Special articles include: • FOSA Excavation Policy announced, also viewable in this website by clicking Excavation Policy; • Honoring Don Rankin. |
| Fall, 2017 | Special articles include: • Brian's new office in Beach Hall; an article by Ken Beatrice on Venture Smith Day activities. |
| Spring, 2017 | Special articles include: • an article by Jim Trocchi on "The Mighty Moodus River"; • Selected images from the 2016 excavation season; • And a remembrance article by Nick Bellantoni on George B. "Pete" Kinsella. |
| Fall, 2016 | Special articles include: • Seasonal Occupations at the Devil's Head Site, Maine; • Dusting Off the Past: Native American Artifacts at Mattatuck Museum; • Serendipity at Riverside Cemetery ; • Remembering FREDERIC WILLIAM WARNER III; and • Remembering DR. HENRI "HANK" ROBERT COPPES. |
| Spring, 2016 | Special articles include: • New Archaeological Preserves: Charcoal Mound Site, Walt Landgraf Soapstone Quarry Site, Portland Nike Missile Site; • Vernon's Granite Mills; • Excavation Results of Middle Archaic Archaeological Site in Bethel; • Article on Charles Island near Milford; • Gems of CT History and Culture • an update on ongoing OSA Library work; • an article on the Midway Railroad Roundhouse archaeological complex; • an article on the Borden's Condensed Milk Factory site; and • a history of the Douglas Jordan Testing, Dating and Conservation Fund. |
| Fall, 2015 | Special articles include: • Radiocarbon dating of the Farmington Pope Mastadon; • an update on ongoing OSA Library work; • an article on the Midway Railroad Roundhouse archaeological complex; • an article on the Borden's Condensed Milk Factory site; and • a history of the Douglas Jordan Testing, Dating and Conservation Fund. |
| Spring, 2015 | Special articles include: • Remembrances of June Cooke; • Meadowcroft Rockshelter Visit memories; • an article on the historical preservation of an African-American cemetery in Greenwich; and • an article by Jim Trocchi on an interesting feature uncovered at the Strong Howard in Windsor, which was profiled in the Fall 2013 Newsletter. |
| Fall, 2014 | Special articles include: • Brian Jones' first column; • Endoscopic imaging at a Danbury burial vault; • a short article on excavation methodologies and link to protected preserves; and • an aritcle on the history of crossing the Connecticut River. |
| Spring, 2014 | Special articles include: • Mandy's first column; • Nick's last column; • Farmington Students Help Excavate at Walpole Excavation; • appreciation article for Howard Horton; • an article on Connecticut's Iron Industry; • article on a dig at the Gurleyville Grist Mill; and, • an article on lithic finds at a Westbrook excavation. |
| Fall, 2013 | Special articles include: • Latest info from the Mashantucket Pequot Museum and Research Center and the 2013 Field School; • an update on the UConn Mentor Connection Program; • an article on the 2013 Adult Archaeology Field School, at the Barclay site in Ashford; • an article on Ground Penetrating Radar use at the Historic Deerfield Cemetery; • the results of a dig at the Strong Howard House in Windsor; and, • an article on several archaeological surveys at Sherwood Island. |
| Spring, 2013 | Special articles include: • An article on an excavation by Farmington High School students which occurred in Willington; • Latest info from the Mashantucket Pequot Museum and Research Center: Battlefields of the Pequot War, the Second Battle of the Nipsachuck, and the 2013 Field Schools; • an article on the 100th anniversary of Connecticut State Parks; and, • an article on explorations of a historic bridge in Windsor. |
| Fall, 2012 | Special articles include: • Nick Bellantoni's "News from the OSA" article which discusses the results of excavations to date this year; • Farmington High School Spring Field School 2012 • Ellington Historical Society dig at Nellie McKnight House; • Archaeology Awareness Month informational article; and, • latest info from the Mashantucket Pequot Museum and Research Center: Battlefields of the Pequot War and the 2012 Summer Archaeology Field Schools. |
| Spring, 2012 | Special articles include: • Nick Bellantoni's "News from the OSA" article which discusses vandalism at Fort Griswold • update from Bruce Greene on current and upcoming field activities • an article by Jim Trocchi on cave noises in Moodus, CT • an article by Mandy Ranslow on archaeology and ethics, relevant to Nick's article and 2 television shows and, • 2 book reviews on "A History of the World in 100 Objects" and "Putnam's Revolutionary War Encampment" (at what is now Putnam Memorial State Park). |
| Fall, 2011 | Special articles include: • Uncovering skeletal remains at New Haven Hospital • update from Bruce Greene on current and upcoming field activities • an update on the "Battlefields of the Pequot War" project of the Mashantucket Pequot Museum and Research Center; and, • an article by Jim Trocchi titled "Native American Travel" in Southern New England. |
| Spring, 2011 | Special articles include: • Update from Bonnie Beatrice on the 2010 Outreach Programs • update from Bruce Greene on current and upcoming field activities • an update on the "Battlefields of the Pequot War" project of the Mashantucket Pequot Museum and Research Center; and, • an article by Jim Trocchi titled "Acculturation of Native Americans in Southern New England." |
| Fall, 2010 | Special articles include: • Update from Nick Bellantoni on efforts re-inter the Leatherman to a more prominent site • Farewell to June Cooke and reminisences of the late John Spaulding • the latest news from the Mashantucket Pequot Museum and Research Center's projects • CSMNH / CAC 2010 Archaeology Field School for Kids program • a report from Jim Trocchi on his examination of the Rainbow Hydroelectric Plant Dam on the Farmington River in 2009, a result of the lowering of the Reservoir level making the old dam visible; and, • a historical article by Mike Raber on Marine Railways in Southeastern Connecticut. |
| Spring, 2010 | Special articles include: • Update on the Turtle Submarine project • a profile of FOSA voluneer Kristy Dalhstrom • the latest news from the Mashantucket Pequot Museum and Research Center's projects (summer, fall 2009); and, • a paper by Jim Trocchi describing Connecticut Indian Demographics at European Contact. |
| Fall, 2009 | Special articles include: • State of the budget and its impact on OSA • Info on the Andrew Kowalsky artifact collection donation • An article on a visit to the Manstan Rock Shelter • Another on what's happening at Mashantucket • An article on paleoimaging, a central part of this year's Annual Meeting speakers' subject; and, • a short article on an air crash in Norfolk, CT in 1943. |
| Spring, 2009 | Special articles include: • New web site • Article on the Mashantucket Pequot Museum and Research Library • FOSA's Outreach program • New Information on the H.L.Hunley's fate • Boiling Water with Rocks • Corduroy Roads; and, • an article on the Hicock-Benson-Palmer Late-Woodland Living site. |
| Fall, 2008 | Special articles include: • Acknowledgements of volunteers' activities • A call for Laboratory volunteers to help catalog Native American artifact donations • Notification of the availability for review of John Spaulding's FOSA photographic records (48 separate binders of them!) at the OSA • The results of an archaeological dig in Big Timber, Montana • An article on the past of Stamford, CT • and thoughts on the First Americans. |
| Spring, 2008 | Special articles include: • FOSA Outreach Program • New Ancient Lineage Discovered • Launching of the Turtle • Another attempt a NAGPRA amending • An update on the Kennewick Man • The first English settlement in Connecticut (in today's Windsor) • and new discoveries at the Venture Smith site. |
| Fall, 2007 | Special articles include: • Radiocarbon Dating update • Farmington Canal • History of the West is Written in Stone; and, • a biography of Henry Obookiah. |
| Spring, 2007 | Special articles include: • Radiocarbon Dating • Cautions and Limitations with C14 Dating • Profile of Roy Manstan and the Turtle; and, • an Analysis of a (fort) Palisade in Windsor. |
| Fall, 2006 | Special articles include: • Use of Ground Penetrating Radar in South Windsor • Radiocarbon Dating • Award of a Grant to Help Fund a New Exhibit at UConn • Uncovering the Grave of Venture Smith; and, • a History of the ASC. |
| Spring, 2006 | Special articles include: • An article on the Arthur Basto Archaeological Society • Radiocarbon Dating update; and, • an article on Dating Techniques, with emphasis on C14. |
| Fall, 2005 | Special articles include: • Radiocarbon Dating update • an article on Kennewick Man • an initial article on the Lt. Eugene Bradley P-40 Crash Site; and, • a search for burial sites of (Revolutionary War) British Soldiers on Pine Island. |
| Spring, 2005 | Special articles include: • The Avery Homestead in Preston, CT. |
| Fall, 2004 | Special articles include: • Search for the Lost Prisoners' Cemetery at Newgate Prison; and, • a description of the First Annual Connecticut Archaeology Expo. |
| Spring, 2004 | Special articles include: • Radiocarbon Dating update • an article on a Lost Treasure legend at the site of an old tavern in East Granby; and, • a biographical sketch of Samuel Huntington, a member of the Continental Congress. |
| Fall, 2003 | Special articles include: • An article on the Search for Peter Pond burial site • a description of the Archaeology Mentorship Program; and, • the continuation of the Bulkeley Saga (cataloging the remains and discussion of the Bulkeley Tomb). |
| Spring, 2003 | Special articles include: • An article on the cataloging and analysis of skeleton remains of the Gershom Buckeley Tomb. |
| Fall, 2002 | Special articles include: • An article on the rediscovery of Kubla Khan's summer palace in China, known as Xanadu • and an article on Connecticut's first underwater archaeological preserves, centered around 2 shipwrecks (Lightship 51 and Willian Gillette's yacht "Aunt Polly"). |
| Spring, 2002 | Special articles include: • An article on the site of a colonial forge and steelworks in Killingworth. |
| Fall, 2001 | Special articles include: • An article on a shipwreck, made visible by low water levels, in the Connecticut River. |
| Spring, 2001 | Special articles include: • An article on the Pelton pottery kiln site in Bloomfield, CT. |
| Fall, 2000 | Special articles include: • Status of FOSA and OSA activities • a draft letter to legislators encouraging them to support the bill on cultural heritage and tourism. |
| Spring, 2000 | Special articles include: • Status of FOSA and OSA activities. |
| Summer, 1999 | Special articles include: • Status of FOSA, CSMNH and OSA activities. |
| Spring, 1999 | Special articles include: • Status of FOSA, CSMNH and OSA activities. |
| Winter, 1998 | Special articles include: • Status of OSA activities. |
| Summer, 1998 | Special articles include: • Status of OSA activities. |
| Introductory Issue | Special articles include: • INITIAL FOSA NEWSLETTER • what is OSA? • what is FOSA? • wish lists; • current state of things. |