The Community Archaeologist

06/19/2024

The long journey to establish Juneteenth as a federal holiday was won in 2021. This date is a testament to the power of perseverance of countless activists.✊Here we highlight Opal Lee (right), the grandmother of Juneteenth, and Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee (left) who participated in this monumental milestone.

Today, we celebrate Black History in the making and the invaluable contributions of archaeology and African American communities in preserving and uncovering invaluable heritage. 🌟


Photo credits: Amanda McCoy/Fort Worth Star and Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images

06/14/2024

Get a chance to step back in time with the Victorian historic house! The Moore-Lindsay House opened in 1899 and has been operating now as a museum.

The community has been allowed to help support the education of what late Victorian lifestyles were like. It is part of the Cleveland County Historical Society and explores the beauty that transcends generations. Support our local Oklahoma community by stopping by the Moore-Lindsay Historical House!

Open Fridays and Saturdays 11-4 pm
Adults and Teens: $5
Children 12 and under: Free
The first Friday of every month is FREE!

06/05/2024

The Community Archaeologist Team wishes you all a 🏳️‍🌈 Happy Pride Month! 🏳️‍🌈

From uncovering the stories of LGBTQ+ communities in the past to standing in solidarity with those in the present, archaeology recognizes the importance of embracing every voice. Let's continue to dig deep, not just into the ground, to create a more inclusive world for all.

Want to learn more? Here are some accounts you should follow:
Rainbow Community Heritage Project (read "Heritage Means Belonging" by Meghan Dudley from our Fall 2023 issue)
(on Instagram)
(on Instagram)

05/29/2024

Last month, TCA's associate editor, Horvey Palacios, shared about our work and mission at the 89th Annual Meeting of the Society for American Archaeology in New Orleans.

Horvey, Delaney (editor-in-chief), and Dr. Pitblado authored the presentation, titled "Empowering Communities: Democratizing Knowledge Production in Science Communication Through The Community Archaeologist."

Thank you to all readers and authors for joining us in creating a community dedicated to making archaeological knowledge accessible!

05/15/2024

The Community Archaeologist congratulates Gerald Franklin on winning the Society for American Archaeology Crabtree Award! Mr. Franklin has devoted himself to advancing Oklahoma archaeology through his volunteer work in community engagement projects, Native American repatriation efforts, and as a historical blacksmith and flintknapper.

Read more about his accomplishments in his Fall 2020 OKPAN Quarterly interview ((https://pub.lucidpress.com/8bfaf60f-3abe-4607-9ae7-e5a3e0cc8211/ ).

Photo credits: New Orleans Event Photography.

04/05/2024

Concord’s public archaeology field school brought together archaeologists, landowners whose ancestors were enslaved at Concord, and local communities to holistically understand the history of the lives of enslaved individuals since the construction of the Quarters in the 1790s. Dr. Lambert, landowner Debbie Cosey, and field school student Aaron Patton share their experience with the project in our Spring 2022 issue.

04/04/2024

Vote for Oklahoma in the SAA poster contest!! https://www.saa.org/education-outreach/public-outreach/state-archaeology-celebrations/poster-contest

04/01/2024

🚨 OKPAN is seeking volunteers to contribute to research about k-12 education and archaeology in Oklahoma!! To learn more please reach out at [email protected] 🚨

03/19/2024

This week's Community Spotlight is dedicated to the Oklahoma Archaeology Conference! Here are some highlights from the event: Dr. Pitblano's speech, the Tribal Collaboration Forum, poster and paper award winners, and indigenous vendors.

Did you attend? Share about your experience with our community!

The TCA thanks all participants and organizers, and thanks Travis and Abbey for the photos used here.

03/15/2024

03/08/2024

To the amazing women rocking it in archaeology! 💪🌍✨ Happy International Women's Day! 💖
Today, nearly half of the archaeologists in the field are women, bringing their skills to various roles such as excavation, conservation, and illustration. Their collective efforts are dedicated to breaking down barriers, ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to contribute to uncovering our rich cultural heritage.

03/07/2024

Two researchers at the University of Oklahoma are part of an interdisciplinary team of Indigenous and Western scientists who have received the 2024 Newcomb Cleveland Prize from the American Association for the Advancement of Science.

Read more: https://link.ou.edu/3Tqek6I

03/03/2024

03/01/2024

02/25/2024

Would you like to know more about Oklahoma history and how archaeologists, local communities, and indigenous tribes are working towards community-based archaeology?

Join the Oklahoma Public Archaeology Conference at our biennial Oklahoma Archaeology Conference this month!

Registration for the conference and various workshops is still open through this link: https://rb.gy/gkz2lg

02/23/2024

Meet our editor-in-chief, Delaney Cooley, and our associate editor, Horvey Palacios!

Here they talk about their journey with The Community Archaeologist to share their passion for archaeology and science communication.

We would love to hear from you! What brought you to be part of our archaeology community?

02/02/2024

In "The Archaeology of Black Life", Dr. Eaton weaves her heritage with that of African American homesteaders in 19-20th century rural Oklahoma. Read her piece in our Fall 2023 issue and join this discussion: what stories about your heritage do you hope to be preserved in material culture for future generations?

01/25/2024

Build Your Oklahoma Bookshelf 📚✨

Learn more about Oklahoma’s deep history with this captivating read about the Calf Creek Horizon, an archaeological culture that first made its appearance on the central and southern plains 6,000 years ago. This groundbreaking collaboration between professional archaeologists, landowners, and enthusiasts - many from Oklahoma themselves - provides a unique "big picture" view, guiding your exploration of Oklahoma's archaeological heritage through studies on the environment, chipped stone, and site organization.

Edited by Jon C. Lohse, Majorie A. Duncan, and Don G. Wyckoff with contributions from Kristen Carlson, Leland Bement, and more!

Want an easy way to check it out? We recommend requesting it through your local library!