Suffolk County Archeological Sites (Smithtown, Lloyd: moving, license plate, trees)

[James1202]

I'm looking to volunteer on a dig/restoration work and was wondering if there are any organizations doing any archeological work in Suffolk Co.

I already checked-out the Smithtown Historical Society and they're more of a social society (as is evident by the poor condition of their facilities).

[OhBeeHave]

You could try contacting the following person at SBU: David J. Bernstein, Associate Professor, Director, Undergraduate Studies; Director, ILIA Archaeology, Coastal Societies, Cultural Resource Management, Eastern North America David.Bernstein@stonybrook.edu

[nassau2suffolk]

Originally Posted by LIGuy1202

I'm looking to volunteer on a dig/restoration work and was wondering if there are any organizations doing any archeological work in Suffolk Co.

I already checked-out the Smithtown Historical Society and they're more of a social society (as is evident by the poor condition of their facilities).

I will be doing a "dig" along my foundation where we will be removing some ancient specimen trees (AKA: overgrown shrubs). Any goodies you find while "digging" are yours to keep. Care to join in?

[James1202]

Originally Posted by OhBeeHave

You could try contacting the following person at SBU: David J. Bernstein, Associate Professor, Director, Undergraduate Studies; Director, ILIA Archaeology, Coastal Societies, Cultural Resource Management, Eastern North America David.Bernstein@stonybrook.edu

Thanks. I'll give him a try.

[James1202]

Originally Posted by nassau2suffolk

I will be doing a "dig" along my foundation where we will be removing some ancient specimen trees (AKA: overgrown shrubs). Any goodies you find while "digging" are yours to keep. Care to join in?

Been there; done that. But if you come across a pre WWII trash pit let me know. When we dug the basement for an addition we hit a trash pit with a license plate, tableware, and glass bottles I dated to the early 1940's.

[ocngypz]

Long Island Joseph Lloyd Manor, Historic. June 24-July 31. Hofstra. Contact Jenna Coplin (516) 463-7625, anthlab@hofstra.edu.

They are looking for volunteers.

[LoveMyKats]

If you are willing to travel a bit, there is a well known group looking for volunteers that does this:

Caribbean Volunteer Expeditions

[OhBeeHave]

Originally Posted by ocngypz

Long Island Joseph Lloyd Manor, Historic. June 24-July 31. Hofstra. Contact Jenna Coplin (516) 463-7625, anthlab@hofstra.edu.

They are looking for volunteers.

I have to look up my schedule for July -- that looks like it could be a great experience.

A dig there from a few years ago:
http://people.hofstra.edu/Christophe...port%20(2).pdf

[James1202]

Originally Posted by ocngypz

Long Island Joseph Lloyd Manor, Historic. June 24-July 31. Hofstra. Contact Jenna Coplin (516) 463-7625, anthlab@hofstra.edu.

They are looking for volunteers.

I went to the Society for the Preservation of Long Island Antiquities. Never heard of them! Very interesting.
.: Society for the Preservation of Long Island Antiquities :. Thanks.

[James1202]

Originally Posted by OhBeeHave

I have to look up my schedule for July -- that looks like it could be a great experience.

A dig there from a few years ago:
http://people.hofstra.edu/Christophe...port%20(2).pdf

This is exactly the type of thing I'm looking to participate.