SSAS
Founded in 1980 by a few enthusiasts, SSAS has become one of the largest and most active groups of its kind in Illinois. Monthly public meetings are held at the ADA-accessible Marie Irwin Community Center (MICC), 18120 Highland Avenue, Homewood, Illinois. Meetings begin at 7:30 PM on the 3rd Thursday of each month (January through June, and September through November). All interested persons are welcome to attend. You don't need a formal education in archaeology - just an interest!
ProgramsPersons prominent in archaeology and related fields present 45-60 minute illustrated lectures. Topics range from the archaeology of Illinois to the archaeology of Egypt, the Middle East, Asia, the Pacific, Europe, the Americas, and underwater.
FieldworkMembers have worked on archaeological excavations in Illinois, Wisconsin, Colorado, Scotland, and underwater, and are occasionally invited to assist professional archaeologists with local surveys and related fieldwork.
NewsletterThe monthly publication ArkyFacts is sent to all members. Everyone is encouraged to contribute news for the publication.
Funding The Society is primarily a dues-funded organization, aided by additional support. Programs have also been made possible, in part, by grants from Illinois Humanities and the MacArthur Foundation. |
SSAS hosts two excursions each year, in addition to special events and activities. Society-sponsored outings have included guided visits to museum exhibits and galleries, field trips to nearby historic and natural areas, and three-day weekend trips in Illinois and surrounding states. Treks were made to the American Southwest, Europe, Central and South America.
IAAASSAS is a chapter of the Illinois Association for Advancement of Archaeology (IAAA), a statewide organization whose aim is to further the knowledge, study and preservation of archaeological sites within Illinois. For more information, visit www.iladvancearchaeo.org.
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