In memory of the 150th anniversary of the American Civil War, FOSA's 2011 Annual Meeting, held on January 29 at the Smith Middle School in Glastonbury CT, was highlighted by Archaeologist John H. Jameson, RPA, senior archaeologist and Program Lead, Technical Assistance and Partnerships, for the Southeast Archeological Center, U.S. National Park Service. You can access its web site by clicking Southeast Archaeological Center.

Mr. Jameson's presentation "Archaeology at Two American Civil War Prisoner-of-War Sites in Georgia" focused on life and conditions at Andersonville and Fort Pulaski. He went on to describe how archaeological surveys of these two sites have helped to fill in major gaps in historical records.

He also touched upon the importance of the accuracy of artistic interpretations of historic events. The presence of Civil War era re-enactors and exhibits enhanced the day.

This year's featured author, FOSA member Roy Manstan, co-author of "TURTLE: David Bushnell's Revolutionary Vessel", was present for a Book Signing.

To access the Flyer accompanying this meeting, please click 2011 Meeting Flyer.

To access the Program accompanying this meeting, please click 2011 Meeting Program.

CT State Archaeologist Dr. Nicholas Bellantoni presented a memorial "power-point" tribute of the late John Spaulding, FOSA and OSA's photographer. John's years of dedication to creating photographic records of archaeological sites throughout Connecticut has become a vital part of OSA's research library.

Preceding the lecture was the "business" portion of the meeting. Highlights included the following:

> Report of 2011 activities and expectations for the Office of State Archaeology (OSA) in 2011, was given by Dr. Bellantoni.

> Committee Reports: 2011 FOSA in review, Secretary Report and Treasurer's report.

> Retiring Directors Jim Hall and Founding member Gary Nolf were thanked for their years of service; and Peter Bortolan and Richard Hughes were welcomed as FOSA's new Board members

> Dan Cruson - Archaeological Society of Connecticut (ASC) gave a brief overview of their 2011 activities.

> A Certificate of Achievement award was presented to founding member Dreda Hendsey, Treasurer of FOSA. A facsimilies of Dreda's certificate can be viewed by clicking .