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Archaeologists + Dating = Success Through Collaboration

Archaeologists + Dating = Success Through Collaboration

amy.gress2018-02-21T14:48:12-05:00February 21st, 2018|

The past three months have been very busy for our Lighthouse Archaeological Maritime Program (LAMP) archaeologists. They have been analyzing artifacts discovered on the Museum property during last summer's construction of the new Maritime Archaeology & Education Center, as well as sites through St. Johns and Flagler Counties uncovered during the storms. Our analysis started by contacting Dr. Lee Newsom, a Professor of Anthropology at Flagler College. Dr. Newsom is an expert in examining preserved plant remains from [...]

Storm Wreck, a 1782 St. Augustine shipwreck, added to the National Park Service’s National Register of Historic Places

amy.gress2017-11-10T11:32:20-05:00November 10th, 2017|

Pulling up an artifact on the site of Storm Wreck shipwreck. The cannon is now on display in the Wrecked! exhibit at the Museum. ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. – On Friday, November 3rd, Florida Department of State Secretary Ken Detzner announced three Florida resources on the National Register of Historic Places. Amongst the three was Storm Wreck, a wrecked British Loyalist ship from 1782 discovered by St. Augustine Lighthouse Archaeological Maritime Program (LAMP) archaeologists in [...]

A Quick Retelling of the Cuban Archaeologists’ Visit

A Quick Retelling of the Cuban Archaeologists’ Visit

amy.gress2017-10-11T14:56:30-04:00October 11th, 2017|

From second left to right: Roger Arrazcaeta Delgado; Marcos Antonio Acosta Mauri; and Yoser Martínez Hernández of the Gabinete de Arqueología of Havana, Cuba at their rowing stations in the chalupa, “San Agustín”. By Dr. Sam Turner Between August 25th and September 14th the St. Augustine Lighthouse & Maritime Museum hosted an archaeological cultural exchange which consisted of a visit by three Cuban archaeologists, Roger Arrazcaeta Delgado, Yoser Martínez Hernández, and Marcos Antonio [...]

Digging Deeper

amy.gress2017-07-19T14:53:58-04:00July 19th, 2017|

The St. Augustine Lighthouse Maritime Archaeological Program field season with students is coming to a close. As they prepare to leave our site, our town and their newly-forged friends, they have written a few parting words about the experience we call field school. This week's blog entry will read more like diary entries, with some full entries and some snippets, all of which together will hopefully provide insight into the student perspective. At the end [...]

An Exciting Year of Field School and Diving Begins with Promise of Identification of Shipwreck

amy.gress2017-06-30T13:06:07-04:00June 30th, 2017|

Twelve students will participate in the prestigious maritime archaeology program which will continue excavation on the Anniversary Wreck off the coast of St. Augustine. ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. – From June 26th through July 21st, The St. Augustine Lighthouse Archaeological Maritime Program will host a field school class of twelve students and six supervisors including one international student from Saudi Arabia and a range of schools across the country: University of Pennsylvania; Eastern Carolina University; University [...]

SHA 2017: Tales from the 50th Annual Society for Historical Archaeology

SHA 2017: Tales from the 50th Annual Society for Historical Archaeology

amy.gress2017-01-18T08:00:34-05:00January 18th, 2017|

Every January, one or more of our Lighthouse archaeologists attend the annual Society for Historical Archaeology (SHA) conference, where professionals and students from across the field of historical and underwater archaeology gather to present their research. While we usually share our research with the public through various forms of outreach here at the museum and in nearby communities, these conferences provide opportunities to present our research to the academic community. No trip to SHA [...]

Lighthouse Archaeologists Attend International Archaeology Day Fair

Lighthouse Archaeologists Attend International Archaeology Day Fair

amy.gress2016-11-16T08:00:42-05:00November 16th, 2016|

Every year in mid-October, archaeological organizations and advocacy groups come together across the globe to celebrate International Archaeology Day. They gather to share to share their discoveries with locals and visitors alike, to let people know how and why archaeologists research what they do, and hopefully, to get people excited about learning about our history and the importance of preserving our past for our future. This year, International Archaeology Day took place on October 15th. [...]

Life on the Beautiful Lower Atchafalaya

Life on the Beautiful Lower Atchafalaya

amy.gress2016-11-02T08:00:02-04:00November 2nd, 2016|

A huge truck nearly ran me off the road, whizzing past only inches away. As the horn blare tapered off, I realized rubbernecking on this stretch of road is a full-contact sport. Late September found me on one of the most industrial roads in America, yet deep in the heart of the bayou. Highway 1 winds south from the Mississippi River, tracing through Belle Rose, Thibodaux (don’t pronounce the ‘h’), Galliano, Golden Meadows, and finally [...]

State of the Museum: Membership Meeting

State of the Museum: Membership Meeting

amy.gress2016-09-16T11:23:12-04:00September 16th, 2016|

Last night we were pleased to present some updates on all of the exciting things happening at the St. Augustine Lighthouse & Maritime Museum at our annual State of the Museum Membership Meeting. For those who were unable to attend the meeting, we have included a few highlights below from the night's presenters, Executive Director Kathy A. Fleming and Division Director for Maritime Archaeology Chuck Meide. Museum Highlights: As of last night's meeting, we now have [...]

We Get By With a Little Help from Our Friends

We Get By With a Little Help from Our Friends

amy.gress2016-09-14T08:00:36-04:00September 14th, 2016|

This month we focus on two great guys and two great boats that helped us move forward this summer. Mike Potter and Kevin Carrigan are supporters who literally help our research stay afloat. If you haven’t seen us around town, or offshore, here’s the skinny on our boat ops from the summer of 2016. Each summer, the Lighthouse Archaeological Maritime Program (LAMP), research arm of the St. Augustine Lighthouse & Maritime Museum, heads out to [...]

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