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.
- 2025 Daniel H. Weiskotten, NYSAA Scholarship Announcement
We are pleased to share that 2025 marks our 36th year of awarding a scholarship to an outstanding New York State student who plans to pursue a career in archaeology.
We take pride in the fact that to date we have awarded over $30,000 in scholarships to worthy candidates. The 2025 award has been increased to $1,500.00!
Contributing members of the New York State Archaeological Association as well as the members of the William M. Beauchamp Chapter in Syracuse, NY have been most generous in funding this scholarship program and enabling us to continue this tradition.
We ask you to promote this scholarship to your worthy and qualified undergraduate students. Please encourage them to make a copy of the announcement poster and to apply for this generous scholarship without delay. The deadline for filing is April 4th, 2025.
If you have any questions, please contact me at 315-345-5094.
Thanks so much for your enthusiastic endorsement of this important program.
2025 Daniel H. Weiskotten, NYSAA Scholarship (161.8 KiB)Michael Beardsley
Chairperson, Daniel H. Weiskotten Scholarship Program
William Beauchamp Chapter, NYSAA
- Call for Papers
New York State Archaeological Association
106th Annual Meeting
May 2-4, 2025
Niagara Riverside Resort
7001 Buffalo Ave., Niagara Falls, New York, 14304
The Frederick Houghton Chapter is proud to host the 106th annual meeting of the New York State Archaeological Association and the annual Spring meeting of the New York Archaeological Council, May 2 – 4, 2025. NYAC will meet on Friday May 2. The NYSAA annual business meeting will be Friday evening, with paper presentations during the day on Saturday and Sunday morning. The annual banquet, awards ceremony, and banquet speaker will be Saturday evening. Our banquet speaker is Kelly Berliner, Eastern Regional Director of the Archaeological Conservancy. All events will be at the Niagara Riverside Resort, 7001 Buffalo Ave., Niagara Falls, NY.
This is a call for anyone interested in presenting a paper or poster pertaining to the archaeology of New York. Given the location of the conference on the border with Canada, we also welcome contributions on the Niagara region of Ontario. Presenters must be members of the NYSAA. Student At-Large Membership is $10 and Individual At-Large membership is $20, see the NYSAA Member at Large Form. On co-authored papers/posters, the lead author must be a member. Presentations should be 20 minutes in length. Individuals are limited to one paper or poster, although individuals may co-author multiple papers. Submissions along with registration must be received by April 1. Registration information will be available online at nysarchaeology.org/conference Please send your title, abstract (under 200 words), affiliation (chapter and/or institution), and contact information to Bill Engelbrecht, engelbwe@gmail.com.
2025 Call for Papers – New York State Archaeological Association (45.8 KiB)