NCC8: Society for Pennsylvania Archaeology: December 2012

Lycoming College archaeology student Steph Bowen uncovers
an interesting feature in her excavation unit during 2012 Dig.

By Tank Baird

Northcentral Chapter 8 of the Society for Pennsylvania Archaeology, in cooperation with Lycoming College’s North American Archaeology Department and volunteers from various community service groups, have completed the second year of excavations at the Glunk Site in Loyalsock Township, Lycoming County.

Located on Bull Run near the Susquehanna River and approximately one kilometer west of Loyalsock Creek, this site is owned by Paul Glunk. Although it is in close proximity to the Ault, Canfield Island, and Bull Run sites, excavated by NCC8 under the supervision of Jim Bressler, this particular parcel of land has never been excavated. To say that this is a choice location for all things archaeological may be an understatement. The entire Bull Run estuary seems to be a hot bed of prehistoric and Contact Period Native American occupation.

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NCC8 Events & Dig Dates

NCC8 will open its new archaeology season with a new project at the Robert Porter Allen Natural Area. The location is 1722 Sylvan Dell Road South Williamsport 17702, at a large brick farmhouse painted mint green. Look for exciting projects and activities to happen this year as the new park is developed.

MONTHLY MEETINGS are scheduled at the Lycoming County Historical Society / Taber Museum (generally October-April).

Meetings are held at 6 p.m. the first Monday of the month. In May, NCC8 will return to the new project site for research from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30, Thursdays. Check the calendar for the correct date. More details will be posted later.

Click this address for a Google Map and directions: 858 West Fourth Street, Williamsport, PA 17701.

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