SCCC Archaeology Instructor
Presented: "Tasks, Challenges, and
Satisfactions in Bringing History to
the Surface"




On February 22, 2002 in the Stockade Building, Schenectady County Community College Archaeology instructor, Dr. Ron Kingsley presented "Tasks, Challenges, and Satisfactions in Bringing History to the Surface" to the Schuyler Provincials and the Second Regiment Albany County Militia reenactment groups. The subject matter addressed how archaeology contributes to understanding history. Dr. Kingsley illustrated his talk with some of his research findings from the ongoing investigation he has been conducting along Lake Champlain, the German Auxiliaries Project. An open house of the SCCC Archaeology Laboratory in the Center for Science and Technology building followed. Approximately 40 enthusiasts attended the well-received event.


SCCC now offers a core group of non-credit archaeological courses with a community focus. Courses include "Historical Archaeology and Field Study", "Pre-Colonial Archaeology and Field Study", "Researching and Interpreting Documents in Archaeology", "Recording and Archiving Archaeological Data", and "Archaeological Field Work Program". Instructors, Dr. Kingsley and Louise Basa, designed these courses for the avocational archaeologist who has another career, is retired, or is considering archaeology as a potential career. These are people who want to explore the fields of archeology and history without committing to a degree program. The SCCC courses offer a non-stressful atmosphere for these individuals because there are no tests or other anxieties sometimes associated with credit courses. Class size is small to ensure personalized attention from the instructors. Courses are affordably priced to provide wide access within the community. And, for each course taken, students receive a certificate of completion.

The Second Regiment Albany County Militia and other militia groups will take part in a Revolutionary War Reenactment at the Mabee Farm Historic Site in Rotterdam Junction on May 18th and May 19th, 2002. Over 100 individuals will be participating as settlers and soldiers, and there will be demonstrations by Native Americans. Admission is $5 for adults and $2 for children (ages 5-17). Gates open at 9 AM both days. patriot soldier


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