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FOSA members Anthony Gambardella and Tom Ford met with an engaging, energetic middle school class at the Millstream Farm (Montessori School, New Hartford). The students were given a brief overview of lithic materials used and biface types produced by the Indians of Southern New England. They were also introduced to…

On July 11th, 2026, FOSA Outreach volunteers set up two tents at East Haddam’s celebration of America’s 250th Anniversary. They displayed artifacts, FOSA information, a poster series on artifacts related to the 250th Anniversary, as well as hands-on demonstrations of archaeology. It was a great success and a beautiful day!

The Board of Directors of the Friends of the Office of State Archaeology (FOSA) is pleased to announce the awarding of the June and David Cooke Grant to Elizabeth Haley Glaviano. Liz is a Masters candidate at the University of Connecticut. Liz has proposed a field-testing program at a multi-component…

Another season of fieldwork has started at the Hollister site in South Glastonbury, CT. FOSA volunteers have assisted CT State Archaeologist Dr. Sarah Sportman with working around the East Cellar and continuingour search to find more of the 1675 palisade feature. They were joined on June 18th & 19th by…