ALPINE, Texas—Explore the archaeology and history of the Big Bend region and northern Mexico at the Center for Big Bend Studies’ annual conference, Nov. 6–7. The gathering brings together archaeologists, historians, folklorists, and other researchers. Read more: buff.ly/ONJXUDG

Annual Conference

The Center for Big Bend Studies hosts a two-day conference in the Morgan University Center on the campus of Sul Ross State University every fall. The conference brings together historians,…

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U.S.—The 106 Strong coalition has announced a series of upcoming virtual meetings and a Nov. 9 rally at the U.S. Capitol as the Senate preps to consider legislation making major changes to the National Historic Preservation Act and Section 106. Learn more: buff.ly/PWrs7vn Resources: buff.ly/6VjJb4p

SECTION 106

For sixty years, Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act has given Tribal Nations, communities, local governments, preservation professionals, and the public a voice before federal…

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MONTROSE, Colo.—Explore Shavano Valley’s petroglyphs through a guided tour offered by the Ute Indian Museum. Visits are arranged through guided tours; check the museum’s listing for available dates and reservation details. Read more: buff.ly/lv4RdgM

EUGENE, Ore.—On Thursday, Oct. 29, at 6 p.m., the University of Oregon’s Museum of Natural and Cultural History presents “Centering Indigenous Knowledge Keepers in Museum Collections.” Read more: buff.ly/z5P2Sij

Centering Indigenous Knowledge Keepers in Museum Collections

Thursday, October 29, 6:00 p.m.

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ONLINE—Join archaeologist Brendon Asher on Thursday, Oct. 29, for Crow Canyon Archaeological Center’s free webinar, “Searching Beyond Clovis: The Challenges and Opportunities of Pre-Clovis Research.” Read more: buff.ly/FEk8YGe

Searching Beyond Clovis: The Challenges and Opportunities of Pre-Clovis Research - Crow Canyon Archaeological Center

The search for sites predating 13,500 B.P. is one of the biggest and most controversial challenges facing archaeologists in the Americas today. Discussions around this topic have been polarized since…

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NEW MEXICO—Mimbres ancestors and cultural belongings removed during University of Minnesota excavations nearly a century ago have returned to their homelands. Following extensive consultation, Hopi and Pueblo communities led their reburial. Read more: buff.ly/G4Ar50R

University of Minnesota, with Hopi and Pueblo tribal partners, completes repatriation of Mimbres ancestral remains and cultural materials

This fall, staff from the University of Minnesota and Weisman Art Museum accompanied the complete inventory of Mimbres ancestral remains and cultural belongings back to their homelands for a…

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TAC SITE SPOTLIGHT, POUND, Wis.—Conservancy Midwest staff recently met with volunteers to discuss storm damage at the White Potato Lake Garden Beds site, where fallen trees threaten surviving evidence of ancient agriculture. The garden beds are associated with Late Woodland and Oneota cultures.

TAMPA BAY, Fla.—Researchers studying decorated vessels from the Tampa Bay region found evidence suggesting that migrant potters brought specialized techniques—and fragments of older pottery—from northern Florida. Read more: buff.ly/k46vv9R

Archaeologists uncover centuries-old mystery of Tampa Bay’s secret community of migrant potters

Key Points Archaeologists have debated for decades over how Mississippian-style pottery ended up in Tampa Bay, an area long left off of maps showing the Mississippian culture stretching across the…

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BONHAM, Texas—What can archaeological research reveal about a historic home? Find out at the Sam Rayburn House State Historic Site on Saturday, Oct. 24, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. “Archeology: Digging the Past” explores the site’s 1970s archaeological project. Free, all ages. Read more: buff.ly/AKReodo

DRAGOON, Ariz.—Celebrate the history, culture, and arts of the San Carlos Apache community at Amerind Museum’s Autumn Fest on Saturday, Oct. 24, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The day includes talks, musical performances, artist booths, and food vendors. $10 per vehicle. Read more: buff.ly/eC9imUl

Autumn Fest-Celebrating the history, culture, and arts of the San Carlos Apache - Amerind Museum - Research Center, Library, and Art Gallery

$10 per vehicle

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SANTA FE, N.M.—On Friday, Oct. 23, the School for Advanced Research presents “The Delapna Project: Preserving the Art of Zuni Storytelling,” exploring work that connects Zuni youth with their community’s traditions. 6 to 7:30 p.m., with in-person and online options. Read more: buff.ly/GPLJK9j

TAC SITE SPOTLIGHT, STURGEON BAY, Wis.—At the Cardy Archaeological Preserve, stewardship encompasses both an ancient Paleoamerican site and historic buildings. Acquired from the Cardy family to protect its resources, the property preserves connections to family and local history dating to the 1840s.

WISCONSIN—Archaeological sites aren’t always on dry land. Wisconsin has added its 100th shipwreck to the State Register of Historic Places, marking a milestone in documenting the state’s maritime history. Read more: buff.ly/cGB2Ps4

Wisconsin Marks a Historic Milestone: 100th Shipwreck Added to State Register of Historic Places - WisHistory

["Wisconsin is celebrating the addition of the Frank D. Barker shipwreck to the State Register of Historic Places, the 100th shipwreck in the state to receive the designation after the listing was…

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FORT MCKAVETT, Texas—How do archaeologists use objects to understand the past? Visit Fort McKavett State Historic Site on Saturday, Oct. 17, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for “Digging up the Past: Archeology at Fort McKavett.” Read more: buff.ly/fcfxdau

Digging up the Past: Archeology at Fort McKavett | Texas Historical Commission

If you have ever been a little curious how items end up in a museum, where they came from, or how they were found? If the answer to any of those happen to be yes then this is a program for you! Come…

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LANSING, Mich.—Join the Conservancy at Michigan Archaeology Day Oct. 24, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Michigan History Museum! Stop by our table to meet Midwest field representative Isaac Strodtbeck and learn how the Conservancy protects archaeological sites. Read more: buff.ly/eLUdb7G

Michigan History Museum - Michigan Archaeology Day 2026

Michigan History Museum

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INTERNATIONAL ARCHAEOLOGY DAY—Public events across North America invite visitors to meet archaeologists and explore the past this October. Find events near you: buff.ly/CQp5Rb2 #InternationalArchaeologyDay #PublicArchaeology

International Archaeology Day Events - Archaeological Institute of America

International Archaeology Day Events on the AIA website

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ONLINE—How was public space used at Paquimé in northern Mexico? Archaeologist Michael D. Mathiowetz will discuss a possible main plaza and its ritual significance in a free presentation on Oct. 15, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Arizona time. Registration is required. Read more: buff.ly/7iZ63Il

“Defining the Main Plaza and Ritual Use of Space in the Ceremonial Precinct at Paquimé” free online presentation - Old Pueblo Archaeology Center

View of Paquimé and the Mound of the Offerings, photo courtesy of the Amerind Foundation On Thursday, October 15, 2026, Old Pueblo Archaeology Center’s “Third Thursday Food for Thought” online Read…

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WASHINGTON, D.C.—On October 11, a public program at the U.S. Navy Memorial will explore two Revolutionary War wrecks from the Battle of Valcour Island: the recovered Royal Savage and the Spitfire, which remains in Lake Champlain. Read more: buff.ly/JoKC5kP

AIA Event Listings - Valor at Valcour: Revolutionary War Wrecks in Lake Champlain and a Vision for Exhibiting US Navy’s Underwater Archaeology - AIA-Washington, DC Society, Naval History and Heritage Command Underwater Archaeology, National Museum of the United States Navy, United States Navy Memorial, and the Lake Champlain Maritime Museum

Archaeological event listing for AIA-Washington, DC Society, Naval History and Heritage Command Underwater Archaeology, National Museum of the United States Navy, United States Navy Memorial, and the…

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LOS ALAMOS, NEW MEXICO—Bandelier National Monument’s Fall Fiesta returns October 10–11, with cultural demonstrations, ranger-led walks and talks, a Navajo rug show, and activities for young visitors. Events run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day at the visitor center. Read more: buff.ly/oHTnTQY

BANDFallFiesta - Bandelier National Monument (U.S. National Park Service)

Bandelier's Fall Fiesta is back! Activities, Cultural demonstrations, Ranger programs, and more!

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WASHINGTON, D.C.—The Advisory Council on Historic Preservation ended consultation on an agreement to address the proposed triumphal arch’s effects on historic properties near Arlington Memorial Bridge. NPS identified adverse effects on 42 historic properties. Read more: buff.ly/3JiIJ20

TAC SITE SPOTLIGHT, NORTHEAST LOUISIANA—The Conservancy’s Mott preserve protects part of one of the Southeast’s largest ancient mound centers. At least 14 mounds once stood around a 48-acre plaza; one rises more than 26 feet. Evidence at the site spans several periods of Indigenous history.

SOCORRO COUNTY, NEW MEXICO—At Mockingbird Gap, stone tools and decades of detailed maps offer an unusually precise record of an ancient Clovis landscape. Archaeologists are bringing the collection together with new fieldwork to study the Jornada del Muerto. Read more: buff.ly/5ESvXIY

Researchers combine collections, technologies to better understand Mockingbird Gap - The Archaeological Conservancy

Researchers combine old collections and new technologies to understand one of the Southwest’s richest Clovis landscapes in central New Mexico.

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SMITH’S ISLAND, BERMUDA—The Sea Venture brought shipwreck survivors to Bermuda in 1609. Archaeology on Smith’s Island and at Jamestown traces what happened next and the connections between these early English settlements. Read more: buff.ly/55zx3L7

After the Sea Venture: Archaeology at Bermuda's Smith Island - The Archaeological Conservancy

Archaeology on Smith’s Island is restoring Bermuda’s overlooked role in the survival of Jamestown and the rise of England’s Atlantic colonies.

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CAHOKIA, ILLINOIS—What did the contents of ancient ceramic beakers reveal about the reach of yaupon, a caffeinated plant native to the Southeast? In American Archaeology, Christina Larson follows the evidence for Black Drink. Read more: buff.ly/J90Crln

Yaupon residues reveal history of Black Drink - The Archaeological Conservancy

Once undetectable in the archaeological record, yaupon holly residues help reveal the history of a caffeinated ritual drink beyond the plant's native range.

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HILLSBOROUGH, NORTH CAROLINA—Volunteer site stewards have contributed more than 1,200 hours removing young trees from archaeological areas at the Hillsborough Sites Preserve, which includes historic Occaneechi Town. Read more: buff.ly/yKtY8lg

FIELD NOTE: Volunteers undertake major tree removal at Hillsborough Sites Preserve - The Archaeological Conservancy

Volunteer site stewards have contributed more than 1,200 hours removing trees from archaeological sites at Hillsborough Sites Preserve in North Carolina.

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SOUTHEASTERN UNITED STATES—Hidden still sites can be easy to overlook as archaeological resources. Gayle Keck’s Fall American Archaeology feature follows researchers studying what these places reveal about economic survival. Read more: buff.ly/e2sqf2Z

Moonshine still sites preserve stories of American ingenuity - The Archaeological Conservancy

Beyond the stereotypes, moonshine still sites preserve stories of secrecy, survival, labor, and American ingenuity.

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HUDSON VALLEY, NEW YORK—A LiDAR survey is helping researchers map the Flint Mine quarry landscape, where Indigenous toolmakers obtained chert for thousands of years. Read more: buff.ly/ZDvFuT5 #FlintMineHill #LiDAR #NewYorkArchaeology

FIELD NOTE: LiDAR reveals further details about Flint Mine quarry - The Archaeological Conservancy

The CRM firm Hartgen Archeological Associates Inc. used LiDAR to map the Flint Mine Archaeological Site, a Conservancy preserve in New York’s Hudson Valley.

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The Fall American Archaeology reading list spans the ancient Maya, Ohio’s Hopewell earthworks, a broad history of Native America, and an archaeology adventure for young readers. Read the summaries: buff.ly/iT6pmyu #ArchaeologyBooks #BookReviews #AmericanArchaeology

TAC SITE SPOTLIGHT: BAINS GAP, ALABAMA—Along Choccolocco Creek, the Conservancy’s Bains Gap preserve holds the history of an ancient temporary camp to later Woodland and Mississippian occupations. Jacksonville State University field schools have returned to investigate. #BainsGap #TAC

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA—The Three Corners Conference is accepting presentation abstracts through October 1. The November 14–15 gathering brings together archaeologists, students, and community members working in the Great Basin, Southwest, and Mojave regions. Read more: buff.ly/llZIx2H

Three Corners Conference

Three Corners Conference is an archaeological conference open to the public. It covers research in Nevada, California, New Mexico, Arizona, Utah, and more. Talks cover both archaeological and…

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