Gwinnett Archaeological Research Society

May is Archaeology Month in Georgia. Along with the annual Fort Daniel Open House on May 15, New South Associates will be hosting their annual event virtually all month long. #ourpastourfuture

New South Associates is producing a brand new video series called Ask Us! These episodes are really fun and full of great facts about archaeology and history!... Throughout the series we plan to explore various topics in archaeology and history to answer YOUR questions about what we do here at New South Associates! These topics will include field work, lab work, oral history, and SO MUCH MORE! Look out for our first video coming soon, and remember, if you have a question: ASK US! If YOU have a question about archaeology or history you would like New South Associates to answer, please submit it to us on any of our social media platforms, and don't forget to use the hashtag #AskUsNewSouth!

The latest Gwinnett Archaeology Bulletin is here! In this issue you will learn a little bit about the tools that built Fort Daniel, see pictures from the Hills Mill Site Lab Day, read about one of men who helped to build Fort Daniel, and much more. (Link: bit.ly/GABMarch2021)

Lab work being done today on artifacts from the Hills Mill site. Plus a little cleaning of an unit at Fort Daniel Archaeological Site

Don't forget about the upcoming Hills Mill Lab Day at Fort Daniel (2505 Braselton Hwy, Buford) that will be TOMORROW Saturday, February 20 from 1-3pm. Due to limited space in the archaeology lab and the need to social distance, we will be working outside. Luckily, the weather tomorrow will be sunny but cool, so dress warmly.

The Gwinnett Archaeology Bulletin February 2021 issue is ready! This issue features two new columns: Pioneer Tech and Legacy Corner. Pioneer Tech will feature articles on items people used on the frontier, and Legacy Corner will feature family stories from the descendants of those who were stationed at Fort Daniel. Additionally, there is an article featuring the recent research on the dating of timbers from a North Mississippi historic structure. (Link: http://bit.ly/GABFeb2021)

The Gwinnett Archaeology Bulletin January 2021 issue is ready. In this issue Dr. Jim D'Angelo takes a final look at the background research for the Southwest Blockhouse. Additionally, there is an update about the upcoming virtual Fort Daniel Foundation Annual Meeting and an update on recent finds in Pompeii. (Link: http://bit.ly/GABJan2021)

November is Native American Heritage Month. Check out the latest Digital GARS blog written by GARS Vice President, Jenna Tran, about the history and culture of Cherokee basketry.

Warm fall day at the fort #ftdaniel1813 #gwarchaeo #georgia #archaeology

Frontier Faire is this Saturday, October 17. #ftdaniel1813 #gwarchaeo #georgia #archaeology

Faire will be this SATURDAY!

Frontier Faire is happening on Saturday, October 17 from 10am to 4pm! FREE admission. #ftdaniel1813 #gwarchaeo #georgia #archaeology

Registration is now open for the October 14th virtual talk by Dr. Matt Matternes! The presentation is titled "Eternal Homecoming: Documenting the New Hope AME C...hurch Cemetery in Fulton County, Georgia" and it is expected to run for 40-45 minutes. The talk begins at 11 a.m. EST/ 10 a.m. CST. You can register for free at https://southalabama.zoom.us//tJcpd-yspjosE9A0hQMlBbDt7a-L. #archaeology #history #funhistory #historical #newsouth #preservation #historic #historian #archaeologist #kids #education #educational #historylover #historyfan #kidsprojects #flintknapping #stonetools #pottery #nativeamerican #cultural #cultures #georgia #archeobus #historytour #publicoutreach #outreach #historic #fun #protectorsofthepast

Preparations for the Frontier Faire (following CDC guidelines and social distancing) are a go! Thanks to the Children of American Revolution for helping today! The 12th Annual Frontier Faire will be on Saturday, October 17 from 10am to 4pmFREE admission. #ftdaniel1813 #gwarchaeo #georgia #archaeology

Update about the Frontier Faire

New South has purchased Abby the Archaeobus from the Society for Georgia Archaeology. Abby has lived on our campus for a number of years, and while no longer ro...ad worthy, it can continue to be used for education and outreach to school age children. Abby is also an artifact of the social outreach in archaeology and is one of the most noted, award winning archaeology outreach vehicles ever created. Abby will continue to serve as a static museum when conditions improve, and social interaction is permitted again. In the mean time, Abby will keep her prime parking spot on our campus, and we are glad to be her permanent home. Dr Stefan Brannan, SGA President, is shown handing the title to New South’s President Mary Beth Reed. See more

The latest Gwinnett Archaeology Bulletin (GAB) is out! This issue is somewhat a special one: the Hill's Mill site, which FDF/GARS members Wayne and Eli Stancel's ancestor owned. The GAB has several articles that cover the historical background of Hill's Mill, the archaeological investigation, and an explanation on what type of mill Hill's Mill is. Along with these there are articles about the Veterans Curation Program and the archaeological work at God's Acre Cemetery in north Georgia. (Link: https://bit.ly/GABJunJulAug2020)

Stop House Bill 1035! In the next 24 hours, the State Legislature could completely eliminate the State Historic Tax Credit, which helps small and large preserva...tion projects in Georgia, for commercial (such as Atlanta's Ponce City Market above), as well as residential properties. Click here: https://mailchi.mp/georgiatrust/advocacyalerthousebill1035 See more

The final week of Archaeology Month 2020 is upon us! We will be releasing three new exhibits for you to enjoy on Thursday May 28th. Visit our home page at http:...//portaltothepast.newsouthassoc.com/ to learn about zooarchaeology and ethnobotany through the Subsistence Studies exhibit, participate in a video tour of Abby the Archaeobus, and investigate the many reasons why archaeology matters through our Stewardship and Preservation exhibit. Don’t forget to fill out our short poll on the Abby the Archaeobus exhibit page to tell us about your experience with the Society for Georgia Archaeology’s traveling archaeology education program and things you’d like to see in the future. The Stewardship and Preservation exhibit will feature a map of local sites that you can visit to continue your journey with the #protectorsofthepast! We encourage you to enjoy local cultural resources and to get involved with local organizations so you can help to preserve them for future generations. #archaeology #history #funhistory #historical #newsouth #preservation #historic #historian #archaeologist #kids #education #educational #historylover #historyfan #kidsprojects #flintknapping #stonetools #pottery #nativeamerican #cultural #cultures #georgia #publicoutreach #hunting #spears #ancenttools #hunitngtools #educationalvideo #video #howitismade #archaeologyday #archaeologymonth #learnsomethingnew #baskets #basketweaving #basketmaking #cemetery #cemeterystudies #archaeobus #abbey