Abbe Museum | archaeological time periods in Maine __ Learn
about the four major time periods in Maine archaeology. - illustrated - From abbemuseum.org -
http://www.abbemuseum.org/pages/archaeology/archaeology-maine-timeline.html
The Abbe Museum's
Archaeology Field School __ You will learn about the school and find a
current year application. - From abbemuseum.org -
http://www.abbemuseum.org/pages/archaeology/archaeology-field-school.html
Archaeological dig in
Woolwich __ "In 1654, at the home and trading post of Thomas Ashley on
what is now Thwings Point, a group of settlers signed papers forming the first
European-style government in the Merrymeeting Bay region." Read about the
archaeological research at this location. - From newmainetimes.org -
http://www.newmainetimes.org/articles/2011/07/27/archaeological-dig-woolwich/
Archaeological
Discovery at Abyssinian Church __ Learn about an important find at this
historic church which was important to the Underground Railroad. - From Patricia
Erikson -
http://heritageinmaine.blogspot.com/2011/09/archaeological-discovery-at-abyssinian.html
Archaelogy in the Saco
Area __ Not much work has been done there but this article shows there
should be. - From sacomaine.org -
http://www.sacomaine.org/community/history/archaeology.shtml
Aviation Archaeology in Maine __ "Over 300 major military aviation mishaps have
occurred in the State of Maine between the pre-war, WW II, and Cold War eras.
Several hundred American, Canadian and British Commonwealth aircrew lost their
lives in Maine forests, fields, and waters. A small group of New England amateur
Aviation Archaeologists,, affectionately known to our peers as wreckchasers, are
working to preserve these stories for future generations." - illustrated -
http://www.geocities.com/petef86a/
Category:Archaeological sites in Maine __ Index of articles relating to
Maine archaeology found in Wikipedia. - From wikipedia -
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Archaeological_sites_in_Maine
Clark Barn restoration Project __ A rather fun photo essay and general
information about the archaeological research needed for the restoration
project. - illustrated - From TFCinfo., LLC. -
http://martin.tfcinfo.com/
Cultural Resources
Report __ Overview of Maine's historic and archaeological resources
including information about geology and climate. - From fws.gov -
http://www.fws.gov/northeast/planning/Rachel%20Carson/FinalCCP/APPENDIX_H.pdf
Damariscotta Shell
Middens __ Brief article and many bibliographic resources. - From
davistownmuseum.org -
http://www.davistownmuseum.org/bibNorCont.htm
The Devereaux Cove Project __ "Learn about the Penobscot Expedition and
shipwreck remains at Devereaux Cove, Stockton Springs, Maine." - illustrated -
from Unknown -
http://members.tripod.com/penobscot1779/index.html
dig: Maine Archaeology Events __ "dig's guide to special archaeological
programs, events, and exhibits in Maine" - From digonsite.com -
http://www.digonsite.com/guide/maine.html
Earthfast Architecture
in Early Maine __ "Recent excavations in Maine, combined with re-analysis
of earlier archaeological data has produced significant evidence for widespread
earthfast building in this region. These sites are found throughout the
territory occupied by the English in the seventeenth century, and represent
occupations from the late 1620s to the second quarter of the eighteenth
century." Text of a a paper presented at the Vernacular Architecture Forum
annual meeting, Portsmouth New Hampshire, 1992. - From salemstate.edu -
http://beacon.salemstate.edu/~ebaker/earthfast/earthfastpaper.html
Maine Archaeological
Society __ Learn about the organization, accomplishments and goals. -
illustrated - From mainearchsociety.org -
http://mainearchsociety.org/
Maine Archaeology
Museum Directory __ List of archaeology museums in Maine. - From
museumsusa.org -
http://www.museumsusa.org/museums/?k=1271407%2CCategoryID%3A1601640%3BState%3AME%3Bdirectoryid%3A200454
Maine Historic Preservation Commission
__ Learn about the organization, goals and accomplishments. A lot of information
here. - From maine.gov -
http://www.maine.gov/mhpc/
Maine Preservation Plan Profile __ "A Heritage for the Future: A Plan for
Preserving Maine's Historic and Archaeological Resources,..." Learn about the
goals and methods of implementation. - From National Park Service -
http://www.cr.nps.gov/hps/pad/stateplans/maine.htm
Maine's Lost Colony
__ "Popham's value lies in its failure. Its remains, discovered only nine years
ago, have been called one of the most significant archaeological sites in the
country. Unlike Jamestown, Popham's successful sister colony in Virginia, whose
footprint changed as it developed, Popham represents a unique, undisturbed time
capsule of a very early North American settlement." You will find an
overview of the history and research. - From Smithsonian Magazine -
http://www.smithsonianmag.com/history-archaeology/Maines_Lost_Colony.html
Norridgewock
Archeological District __ A brief overview - From nps.gov -
http://tps.cr.nps.gov/nhl/detail.cfm?ResourceId=2150&ResourceType=
NPS Archeology
Program: State Submerged Resources Laws __ Learn about law pertaining to
underwater archaeology in Maine. - From nps.gov -
http://www.nps.gov/archeology/sites/stateSubmerged/maine.htm
Pemaquid Archeological
Site __ A brief overview - From nps.gov -
http://tps.cr.nps.gov/nhl/detail.cfm?ResourceId=886&ResourceType=Site
Prehistoric Archaeology __ "The first people known to inhabit Maine,
called Paleoindians by archaeologists, moved in from the south or west about
11,000 years ago as the land area of Maine was recovering from its last
glaciation." An overview of prehistoric archaeology in Maine. - From maine.gov -
http://www.maine.gov/mhpc/archaeology/prehistoric_archaeology.html
Shell Middens Along
the Coast __ You will find an overview and detailed history of shell
midden archaeology in Maine. - From mpbn.net -
http://www.mpbn.net/homestom/ch4shelmid.html
Virtual Phips __ "From 1986 through 2001, Dr. Robert L, Bradley led a dedicated
team of staff and volunteers in the excavation of the Phips Plantation in
Woolwich, Maine. The homestead was constructed between 1639 and 1646, and was
abandoned and destroyed on August 14, 1676, in a Wabanaki raid during King
Phillip's War." Read about the research and learn the results. - illustrated -
From Salem State College -
http://www.salemstate.edu/%7Eebaker/Phipsweb/phipsindex.html
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