Massachusetts Archaeological Society. Massasoit Chapter

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1 Massachusetts Archaeological Society Massasoit Chapter

2 Massachusetts Archaeological Society Massasoit Chapter Formed in 1940 Seventy-Two Years of Chapter History Discover--Method--Record November 2012 Meeting Notes: Old Business: Elaine reviewed the minutes from the October Meeting. The meeting minutes were voted on and accepted. New Business: The Massasoit Chapter Christmas Party was discussed. The party will be held at Patty and Dennis Martin s on Thursday, December 6, 2012 starting at 6:00 PM. November Meeting Notes: The Chapter discussed Paul McCarthy s recent presentation at the Robbins Museum on November 14, 2012, titled The Search to Identify A 19 th Century Wooden Sailing Ship Wrecked in the North River The Massasoit Chapter Members were informed about the up-coming American Society for Amateur Archaeology meeting that will be held at the South Shore Natural Science Center in Norwell. The title for December the meeting is Show and Tell

3 Massachusetts Archaeological Society Massasoit Chapter Formed in 1940 Seventy-Two Years of Chapter History Discover--Method--Record November2012 Meeting Presentation: Meeting Host: The November Meeting presentation was provided by Judy Macioci. Recipes From The Wild New England Native American Uses of Wild Plants Thank You, Dennis and Patty Martin,for hosting the November Massasoit Chapter Meeting. The Chapter always enjoys your hospitality, wonderful snacks, and drinks. Next Meeting: The December Christmas Party will be at Dennis and Patty Martin s Home. December Meeting Presenter: Massasoit Chapter Christmas Party. December Meeting Topic: The Massasoit Chapter Christmas Party.

4 Massachusetts Archaeological Society Massasoit Chapter Judy Macioci was the November Meeting Presenter. Judy s Presentation was Based on Her Research on: Recipes from the Wild New England Native American Uses of Wild Plants During the presentation, Judy brought the Massasoit Chapter Members back to a more simple time to show how New England Native Americans used Nature s Gift s from the wilderness for cooking, ceremonial or medicinal purposes. Judy s knowledge of the Native American s Plants and there many uses was very evident in her presentation. The discussion was professional and her interaction with the Massasoit Chapter Members was delivered with a warm informative style.

5 Fall Lecture Series The November Series was Presented by Paul McCarthy The Search to Identify a 19th Century Wooden Sailing Ship Wrecked in the North River This was the last of the three Fall Lecture Series offered in Partnership between the Massachusetts Archeological Society and the Massasoit Chapter. On November 14th,Paul McCarthy presented his lecture entitled, The Search to Identify a 19th Century Wooden Sailing Ship Wrecked in the North River to the audience at the Massachusetts Archaeological Society s Robbins Museum in Middleboro. Paul s Lecture played out as a maritime mystery focused on the North River in Marshfield, Massachusetts. During his presentation, Paul gave clues to the members of the audience and walked them through how, where, and why this wrecked ship ended up in the North River. Paul s maritime research is outstanding! Paul s ability as a master story teller was very much on display during his talk.

6 Massasoit Chapter Christmas Party When? Thursday December 6, 2012 Starting at 6:00 PM Where? Patty and Dennis Martin s Home Time? 6:00 PM Bring a Dish to Share and Something to Drink. Please Call Patty Martin if You Have Not Signed Up to Bring Food!

7 The American Society for Amateur Archaeology will be holding a Show and Tell Meeting on December 8th at 12:00 at the South Shore Natural Science Center located at 48 Jacobs Lane in Norwell, Massachusetts. No Speaker is Scheduled. Bring Your mone., There will be many items to purchase! Lunch is available, please RSVP to the South Shore Natural Science Center at or

8 The Massachusetts Archaeological Society Robbins Museum of Archaeology P. O. Box 700 Middleboro MA Massachaeologu.org

9 There is a wealth of historic knowledge and historic places to visit in New England. Fall is here! Local Field Trips would be a Great Way for The Massasoit Chapter to Explore New England. Short Day Trips to Local Points of Interest. Massasoit Chapter Field Trip Woody

10 MAS Web-Page The Massasoit Chapter Section on the Massachusetts Archaeological Society Web-Page. January 2012 Meeting Notes February 2012 Meeting Notes March 2012 Meeting Notes April 2012 Meeting Notes May 2012 Meeting Notes June 2012 Meeting Notes July 2012 Meeting Notes August 2012 Meeting Notes September 2012 Meeting Notes October 2012 Meeting Notes November 2012 Meeting Notes Archaeology Month Event at the Kingston Library-2012 Future Chapter Meetings Chapter Contact Information 2012 Meetings and Events Massasoit Chapter History Massasoit Chapter Officers

11 Boston Harbor Islands The Freedom Trail Commonwealth Museum Gibson House Museum-Boston Isabella Gardner Museum Massachusetts Historical Society Museum of Fine Arts Nichols House Museum-Boston Old South Meeting House Old State House Paul Revere House U.S.S. Contitution Museum Robbins Museum John F. Kennedy Library & Museum Institute of Contemporary Art America s Stonehenge-Salem NH Historic New England Plymouth Plantation Blake House-Boston Portland Maine Old Sturbridge Village Akin House-South Dartmouth MA Peabody Museum Harvard University Castle Island-South Boston

12 Archaeology Magazine United States Archaeology Council for Northeast Historical Archaeology Southeastern Archaeology News Eastern States Archaeological Federation Mud and Muck Society Primitive Technologies Archnet Umass Archaeology Virtual American Indians Library The Archaeological Society of Connecticut The Maine Archaeological Society mainearchsociety.org Massachusetts Historic Commission New Hampshire Archaeological Society The Vermont Archaeological Society vtarchaeology.org New England Antiquities Research Archaeological Institute of America Akin House Archaeology Peabody Museum of Archaeology Ndakinna Education Center