Cumberland Valley
Archaeology Society
Chapter #27
of the Society for Pennsylvania
Archaeology, Inc.
The Society for Pennsylvania Archaeology, Inc. (SPA) was organized in 1929 to promote the study of Pennsylvania's prehistoric and historic archaeological resources. Among its goals, the SPA encourages scientific research while discouraging unscientific or irresponsible exploration or practices; promotes the conservation of archaeological sites, artifacts and information; opposes the manufacture and sale of fraudulent antiquities; encourages the establishment of sources of archaeological information, such as museums, societies, and educational programs; and fosters an exchange of information between professional and avocational archaeologists through publications and forums.
Membership in the SPA is open to all individuals, avocational and professional, who agree with the SPA's Statement of Purpose and membership is on a calendar year basis. The core of the SPA consists local chapters located throughout the state. These chapters hold regular meetings, establish their own modest dues and engage in field work.
The SPA publishes a biannual bulletin, the Pennsylvania Archaeologist, which contains reports on archaeological research in Pennsylvania and surrounding states. It holds an Annual State Meeting in late April or early May. This meeting is hosted by local chapters and presents one or two days of papers by a professional and avocational archaeologists.
The SPA invites you to join us in our efforts to preserve the PAST FOR THE FUTURE.
Our Chapter
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The purpose of the Cumberland Valley Chapter #27 is to
promote interest in archaeology and its related sciences. The chapter
held its first public meeting on May 10, 1988 and membership con-sists
primarily of everyday people interested in learning more about
archaeology. |