Summer 2004 e-A&PE:

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Wheat-Stranahan accepts the award from SAA President Lynne Sebastian during the 2004 annual meeting in Montreal.

2004 SAA Excellence in Public Education Award Recipient Announced
Patricia (Pam) Wheat-Stranahan has been selected by the Society for American Archaeology to receive the 2004 Excellence in Public Education Award. This award is conferred annually for outstanding achievements by individuals or institutions in the sharing of archaeological knowledge and preservation issues with the public.

For 25 years, Pam Wheat-Stranahan has been a champion for public education about archaeological resources in Texas and on the national level. Drawing on her formal education skills and a reservoir of archaeological knowledge and untiring advocacy, Pam has been integral to the development of a broad range of formal and informal educational materials that bring about learning of, and changes in behavior towards, archaeological resources.

Pam Wheat-Stranahan has created and facilitated archaeological outreach in a multitude of formats including archaeology museum exhibits, popular magazine articles, videos, teacher workshops and school lesson plans. These efforts have been undertaken for, among other entities, the Texas Historical Commission (including the La Salle Shipwreck Project), the Council of Texas Archeologists, the Texas Archaeological Society, Crow Canyon Archaeological Center (in Colorado), and the Houston Museum of Natural Science. Pam's efforts have helped to inform the public about their rich archaeological heritage so that they are better equipped to make wise decisions concerning the use and protection of archaeological sites now and in the future.

For further information on this year's award recipient, or for background information on her archaeology education activities contact: Patricia (Pam) Wheat-Stranahan at pwheat@vmplus.com.

Angel Mounds Removed From Endangered List
In December of 2003, Angel Mounds State Historic Site, Evansville, Indiana, was removed from the National Historic Landmarks list of Endangered Sites. This is due to major projects at the property, remedying a major erosion gully along the Ohio River and stabilizing and preserving Mound A, the largest of the Mississippian mounds at the site. In Summer 2004, the National Park Service will present a Certificate of Accommodation to Angel Mounds State Historic Site and the Indiana Department of Natural Resources for the work done. For further information contact: Mike Linderman at 812-455-3478.

Indiana Celebrates Fall of Fort Sackville
A celebration observing the 225th anniversary of George Rogers Clark and the Fall of Fort Sackville in Indiana was held on February 25 at the Indiana State Library, Indianapolis. Indiana State Archaeologist Dr. Rick Jones and Research Archaeologist Amy Johnson attended the opening ceremony event. Coordinated by the Indiana Historical Bureau, commemorative ceremonies were held, and exhibits relating to the event were displayed. The opening ceremonies were held on the actual anniversary date of this historical event and were very well attended. The Division of Historic Preservation and Archaeology (DHPA) exhibit, with its table-top display highlighting the archaeology associated with the hero George Rogers Clark, as well as Indiana archaeology in general, was well received. Many educational materials were available for the public, including the new handout titled George Rogers Clark: Archaeology of a Frontier Hero. The overall exhibit ran through May 28 in the Great Hall of the Indiana State Library and Historical Building.

NEW PUBLICATIONS

Archaeological Exhibit Offered on DVD
Dig 9,000 years into the past with the Science Museum of Minnesota's DVD/CD-ROM archive of the Mysteries of Çatalhöyük exhibit. Designed with archaeologists, educators, and museum professionals in mind, the two-disk archive documents the exhibit and web project that followed the ongoing archaeological investigation of the Çatalhöyük dig site in present-day Turkey. The archive includes video loops from the exhibit, photo albums of the exhibit and excavation site, an archive of the exhibit panels, and VR tours of both the exhibit and excavation site. This unique, digital archive is free, but requires a $5 fee to cover the cost of shipping. To order, go to www.smm.org/catal/archive/.

New Book Features Vermont Archaeology
An Introduction to Vermont Archaeology: Native American Sites and the Chittenden County Circumferential Highway is a handbook produced as part of the public outreach efforts for archaeological studies undertaken by the University of Vermont Consulting Archaeology Program, in advance of a major highway project in Vermont. It is written for the general public with short, readable chapters on Vermont's Archaeological Past, What is Archaeology, How Sites Are Found, and Why is Archaeology Important. It also includes information on Native Americans living in Vermont today, web sites and links for Vermont Archaeology, and a glossary. The publication is available from jeannine.russell@state.vt.us.

Indiana Publishes E-Newsletter
Archaeology News is a monthly e-mail newsletter which is now available from the Indiana Division of Historic Preservation and Archaeology (DHPA). The short electronic newsletter provides the interested public with information on current archaeological topics and issues in which the DHPA (office of the Indiana State Archaeologist) is involved. Past topics have included: archaeology regulations and rules, information on the DHPA archaeology section's public outreach, event hosting for Indiana Archaeology Month, nominating archaeological sites to the National Register, and more. If you would like to be added to the list to receive this document, as well as other emails regarding Indiana archaeological topics, feel free to contact Amy Johnson, Archaeology Outreach Coordinator, at ajohnson@dnr.IN.gov.

The Society for American Archaeology (SAA) has produced a variety of educational resources that are available to help students, teachers, and the general public learn more about archaeology. Most of these resources are available free from the Society's web site (see www.saa.org/education/eduMat.html for a complete list). In addition to the web materials, the SAA offers brochures on careers and volunteer opportunities in archaeology, as well as publications for sale, such as History Beneath the Sea: Nautical Archaeology in the Classroom.

The SAA Manager, Education and Outreach, is another resource to consider when looking for information. The Manager is available to answer questions by email, snail mail, or phone, and has access to information about archaeology education resources from many sources. If you are having trouble finding appropriate resources for your classroom or for an outreach activity, the SAA office may be able to help, or find someone who can. For more information, contact Maureen Malloy, Manager, Education and Outreach, Society for American Archaeology, 900 Second Street NE, Suite 12, Washington, DC 20002-3557, phone: 202-789-8200, or e-mail: maureen_malloy@saa.org.