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Archaeology in Red Wing: The Silvernale Site (21GD03)

   
Project Name Archaeology in Red Wing: The Silvernale Site (21GD03)
Location Red Wing, Minnesota, United States
Season dates: 05-23-05 - 06-24-05
Multiple Session dates:
Application Deadline: Rolling - 2005-04-15
Project WebPage Title Silvernale Field School
Program Type
FieldschoolVolunteers
Project Size 1-24 participants
Affiliation Minnesota State University, Mankato
Project Director Dr. Ronald C. Schirmer

 

 

Description  

This research is designed to fill major gaps in our knowledge about the type site for the Silvernale Phase. During the Phase, large villages in the Red Wing Locality were the scenes of interaction among people from across the midcontinent. Cultural influences include early Oneota, Plains Village, Middle Mississippian, and Late Woodland. We have active excavation trenches into possible houses and into undisturbed areas of the site, as well as into areas that may be

 

Period(s) of occupation Silvernale Phase: ca. A.D. 1050 - 1300
   
 
Requirements
Age Requirements 18
Experience Requirements Introductory classes in anthropology and/or archeology preferred
Minimum Length Stay 5 weeks for students, 1 week for volunteers
Academic credit
 
 
Costs / Living Conditions
Room and Board arrangements We will be camping in a wooded area on site during the week and returning home on the weekends. Participants must provide their own camping gear (tents, sleeping bags, bug spray, etc.) and food. Grocery stores and cheap restaurants are within 5 miles. No on-site shower facilities, but the YMCA is 8 miles away ($2/shower). There is a large, central fire pit for cooking - some cooking gear provided. Emergency shelter and services are minutes away.
Cost Reasonable expectations for fo
 
Contact information
Contact Name: Dr. Ronald C. Schirmer
Address

358 Trafton Science Center North, Department of Anthropology, Minnesota State University, Mankato

City Mankato
State/Province Minnesota
Country United States
 
Phone 507.389.6504
Fax
email ronald.schirmer@mnsu.edu

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