Upcoming Events

Archaeology in Our Own Backyards with Dr. Sarah Sportman  

Friday, Oct. 11 from 12:15pm-1:15pm in Exley 309

Join us for Dr. Sarah Sportman's lecture about Connecticut State Archaeology on October 11th at 12:15 in Exley 309. Connecticut has an archaeological record going back more than 12,000 years, and the Office of State Archaeology was created to manage, research, and preserve these resources. Come learn more about Connecticut’s past and how the lives of free-Black communities, Indigenous people, colonists, and more are visible archaeologically! Registration for lunch is also available through this link https://forms.gle/F61spWnaMaC1JX1s6

The Past on Tap with Dr. Bettina Arnold

Wednesday, Oct. 16th at 4:30pm in Woodhead Lounge (Exley 184)

Come listen to Dr. Arnold’s lecture on Iron Age Celtic feasting activities in the Woodhead Lounge (Exley 184), on October 16th at 4:30 pm. New advances in residue analysis and archaeological discoveries in France and Germany offer new perspectives and avenues to explore. Dr. Arnold will cover these new discoveries and further discuss contributions to this topic from collaborators outside of the field, including craft brewers.

Stone Tool Pumpkin Carving

Friday, October 25th at 4:30pm at the Shapiro Center Patio

Do you like to carve pumpkins? Have you ever carved pumpkins with stone tools? 

If not, Wesleyan’s Archaeology & Anthropology Collection and the Archaeology Program have the event for you! Join us on Friday, October 25th from 4:30pm-6:00pm, for the annual Pumpkin Carving with Stone Tools event at the Shapiro Center Patio. This event requires pre-registration! Sign up for one 45 minute slot, either 4:30-5:15, or 5:15-6:00pm. Sign-ups are limited to 40 people per slot. It’s a can’t miss, fun event!

Sign-Up for slot 1: https://forms.gle/saaKZNoPBGEAKVpS6

Sign-Up for slot 2: https://forms.gle/1ktAXqnmgrB9AXwM6