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Artifact Show
Lecture: Rulers and Ritual: Searching for the Origins of the Egyptian State at the Predynastic Settlement at el-Mahasna
Wisconsin Archaeology Month
Volunteer Field Survey Opportunity for MVAC Members - all ages
Archaeology Field Experience - adults and high school students
Archaeology Field School - adults and high school students
MVAC's Annual Reception 2009

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Artifact Show

Come to Valley View Mall and see artifacts representing the area’s long history. Local collectors will display their personal collections of artifacts. See artifacts recovered from local excavations. Archaeologists will be on hand to answer questions. Bring in your own artifacts for help in their identification. Call MVAC at 608-785-8454 or e-mail Jean if you would like to display your artifacts.

Date:	Saturday, March 14, 2009
Time:	10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Location:	Valley View Mall, La Crosse, WI

Lecture: Rulers and Ritual: Searching for the Origins of the Egyptian State at the Predynastic Settlement at el-Mahasna

Large-scale excavations in the fall of 2000 at the site of el-Mahasna uncovered habitation remains dating from the Naqada Ic – II c-d period (ca. 3700 – 3200 B.C.) including the remnants of a large, more substantially constructed structure. This presentation will present information on this structure and its associated artifact assemblages. Specifically, data suggesting early ritual activity will be presented including the presence of a large number of human and animal clay figurines, and differences in the faunal remains recovered from the structure. The potential that the structure at el-Mahasna is the remains of an early temple/ritual building dating to the Naqada Ic-IIab period (ca. 3700 – 3450 B.C.) will be discussed. Call MVAC at 608-785-8454 or e-mail Jean for more information.

Date:	Thursday, April 9, 2009
Time:	7:00 p.m.
Location:	Port O'Call, Cartwright Center, UW-La Crosse
Speaker:	Dr. David Anderson, University of Wisconsin - La Crosse

Wisconsin Archaeology Month

A variety of activities will be offered throughout the state during May to introduce the public to Wisconsin’s long and rich cultural past. For a complete list of activities check out the Wisconsin Historical Society’s web site at http://www.wisconsinhistory.org/hp/hpweek/index.asp.

Dates:

May 2009

Volunteer Field Survey Opportunity for MVAC Members

Mississippi Valley Archaeology Center will celebrate Wisconsin Archaeology Month by involving volunteers in the survey of local fields to find unreported archaeological sites. Each day will begin with an introduction at the archaeology laboratory, followed by helping with an actual field survey. Finally, participants will end each day back at the archaeology laboratory to wash the artifacts recovered and learn more about their history. The number of participants is limited so register early. Children may participate if accompanied by an adult. Call MVAC at 608-785-8454 or e-mail Jean to register.

Date:	Saturday and/or Sunday, May 2 and/or 3, 2009
Time:	8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Location:	Archaeology Center and Laboratories, UW-La Crosse
Fee:	Free admission for MVAC members. Advanced registration required!

Archaeology Field Experience - adults and high school students

This multi-day event includes both field and lab experiences and is a well rounded opportunity for those who want to learn about the process of archaeology. Explore what it is like to participate in an actual archaeological excavation by working alongside professional archaeologists in the field. Participate in small-scale excavations (test units) and survey work. Lab work may include washing ceramics, stone tools, and other remains, and sorting them into basic categories. An experimental archaeology component of the event may explore making stone tools and pottery. Optional lab hours and local field trips will be available after regular field school hours. No previous experience is necessary.

This experience is open to high school students through adults. Fee includes a one year MVAC membership. Supervised dorm facilities are available for high school students at an additional cost of $160 for 3 days. Cancellation prior to June 5, 2009 will receive a full refund minus a $60 cancellation fee. No refunds for cancellations after June 5, 2009.

Dates:	Monday - Wednesday, July 6-8, 2009
Time:	July 6 - 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., July 7-8 - 7 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Location:	259 Cartwright Center, UW-La Crosse
Fee:	$350
Program Number:	41-44

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Archaeology Field School - adults and high school students

This experience is open to high school students through adults. Fee includes a one year MVAC membership. Supervised dorm facilities are available for high school students at an additional cost of $260 for 5 days. Cancellation prior to June 5, 2009 will receive a full refund minus a $60 cancellation fee. No refunds for cancellations after June 5, 2009.

Dates:	Monday - Friday, July 6-10, 2009
Time:	7 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., July 6 at 9 a.m.- 5 p.m.
Location:	259 Cartwright Center, UW-La Crosse
Fee:	$500
Program Number:	41-45