NYAC Website
The New York Archaeological Council (NYAC) was founded to raise awareness of archaeology and archaeological issues of New York State: to provide information of general interest on the history and prehistory of New York as well as about the field of archaeology that provides insight into that history, to provide educational resources about archaeology, to provide information on the conduct of professional archaeology in New York, to serve as a point of reference for anyone that needs to consider archaeological resources in compliance with various laws and regulations that often come into play during construction projects, and to increase the awareness of New York Archaeology to the general public.
NYSAA Website
The New York State Archaeological Association (NYSAA) is composed of avocational and professional archaeologists primarily within New York State, though some of its members can be found throughout the world. NYSAA stands to promote archaeological and historical study, and research covering the artifacts, rites, customs, beliefs and other phases of the lives and cultures of the American Indian occupants of New York State up to and including their contact with the Europeans. Recently, the Association has expanded its focus to include research upon Euro-American archaeological sites post-dating European Contact.
- Call for Papers: April 2026 NYSAA Conference
New York State Archaeological Association
107th Annual Meeting
April 17-19, 2026ROCHESTER AIRPORT MARRIOTT
1890 West Ridge Rd, Rochester, NY, 14615The 2026 NYSAA conference will be held in Rochester, NY, April 17-19. Anyone interested in presenting a paper or poster session pertaining to the archaeology of New York and adjoining regions, including the Niagara region of Ontario, is welcome to submit a paper as well as a themed session. Because of the rich abolitionist history of Rochester, one session will be offered on African American archaeology in upstate New York. Other suggested themes include papers on the Erie Canal (200th anniversary), the Revolutionary War (225th anniversary), and the Haudenosaunee. Presentations should be 20 minutes in length. Easels will be provided for posters, which can be any size up to 48” x 60”.
The lead presenter of either a paper or a poster must be a member of the NYSAA. To join a chapter near you, visit nysarchaeology.org/nysaa/join-nysaa/. If you do not live near a chapter, you may join as an At-Large member (Individual = $20, Student = $10). Individuals are limited to one paper or poster, although individuals may co-author multiple papers. Please send your title, abstract (under 150 words), and session if themed, affiliation (chapter and/or institution), and contact information to Sherene Bauger, Program Chair at sbb8@cornell.edu.
Conference details will be provided in the January call for papers.
- Announcing the Funk Foundation’s 2025-26 Research Grant Cycle
The Robert E. Funk Memorial Archaeology Foundation, Inc., announces its 2025-2026 grant application and funding cycle for research grants of up to $2,500. The Funk Foundation supports archaeological research on New York State. Grants can be used to support small stand-alone archaeological research projects or studies that are parts of larger investigations. Previous Funk Foundation grants have funded a range of research projects including artifact collections studies, faunal analysis, radiocarbon dating, artifact petrography, stone tool microwear, remote sensing, and isotopic and geochemical analyses.
Grant applications for the 2025-2026 funding cycle must be received by December 1, 2025. Applications will be reviewed in a competitive process by the Funk Foundation Board of Directors. Award decisions will be made by December 22, 2025. Guidelines and format for grant applications can be found at www.funkfoundation.org. We strongly encourage prospective grant applicants to contact the Board President, Dr. Jonathan Lothrop, to discuss their proposed research before preparing and submitting a grant application: Jonathan.Lothrop@NYSED.Gov or (518) 486-2992.
The Robert E. Funk Memorial Archaeology Foundation, Inc., is a tax-exempt, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, dedicated to supporting archaeological research on the New York region by professional, student, and avocational archaeologists.