First Meeting of 2023! Sunday, Feb. 26, 2:00pm at Oaklands Mansion We cordially invite you to the Rutherford County Archaeological Society’s first meeting of 2023 on February 26, 2:00pm at Oaklands Mansion, 901 N. Maney Avenue, Murfreesboro, TN 37130. Our…
Read MoreRutherford County Archaeological Society (RCAS) MeetingSunday, December 11, 1:00pmOaklands Mansion, 900 N Maney Ave, Murfreesboro, TN 37130Doors open 12:30 pm, Meet, greet, have a yummy treat! We look forward to seeing you at our final gathering of 2022! If you…
Read MorePlease join us on Saturday, Oct. 29 at 2:00pm at Oaklands Mansion (901 N. Maney Ave, Murfreesboro) for the October Meeting of the Rutherford County Archaeological Society, Tennessee. We have a a special guest, archaeologist Michael J. Miller, M.A., RPA, who will present…
Read MoreRCAS June 2022 MTSU CASTALIAN SPRINGS TOUR AND VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY FOR ARCHAEOLOGICAL FIELDWORK Place: MTSU Archaeological Field School at Castalian Springs, 150 Rock Springs Road, Castalian Springs, TN Free—open to the public, weather permitting Dates: Saturday—June 4, 11, 18 Times:…
Read MoreThe Rutherford County Archaeological Society(RCAS) will be sharing the past with the public as a participant at Oaklands Mansion’s “Free Day” on Sunday., May 15, 2022 from 10am until 4pm. Admission to tour Oaklands Mansion is free on this day!…
Read MoreRCAS APRIL MEETING: Online Presentation by Kevin E. Smith In lieu of an in-person meeting this month, we are happy to announce a live online presentation sponsored by the Tennessee Division of Archaeology. The TDOA has created a new virtual…
Read MoreThe Rutherford County Archaeological Society is excited to host a special presentation for our upcoming meeting, Saturday, March 26 at 1:00 pm at the Oaklands Mansion event room. Doors open at 12:30. Our meetings are free and open to the…
Read MoreThe Rutherford County Archaeological Society is happy to announce a special meeting on Saturday, February 19th, 1:00 PM at Oaklands Mansion, 900 N. Maney Ave., Murfreesboro,TN, 37130. The meeting is free and open to the public. Doors open at 12:30…
Read MoreHappy New Year! We hope 2022 allows for a few more meetings and activities! Thank you for your continued interest and support for the Rutherford County Archaeological Society. It is very much appreciated. Please refer to our Facebook page for…
Read MoreNovember Meeting! Saturday, Nov.27 at Oaklands Mansion Event Room 900 N. Maney Ave., Murfreesboro, TN 37130 12:30pm Meet and Greet, 1:00pm Presentation We are happy to announce our “Thankshistory” November Meeting featuring archaeologist Dr. Andrew Wyatt, Associate Professor of Anthropology…
Read MoreBe at a place where you can experience the earliest days of Murfreesboro! Please join the Rutherford County Archaeological Society (RCAS) as we host another Public Open Day on Sunday, October 24 from 2:00 to 4:30PM at the “Old City…
Read MoreRutherford County Archaeological SocietyTN Archaeology Awareness Month, Special Event!Dr. Tanya Peres live from Florida via Zoom!Saturday, September 25, 3:00 Central Time Link to Zoom Meeting https://fsu.zoom.us/j/99837464840?pwd=QUpyTkh6YTNaMGZPVnpxNnp2eFZFdz09
Read MoreWe miss you! Hello RCAS members and friends! We sure do miss seeing you! We miss getting together, having our meetings, our annual June field trip to volunteer at MTSU’s Castalian Springs excavation (it was also canceled by MTSU), and…
Read MoreApril Meeting: Due to Coronavirus Covid-19 health safety measures, there will be no April Meeting. Future Meetings: We will resume our meetings when it is once again safe to do so. Please stay safe and we look forward to seeing…
Read MoreHave you ever been in a cave with windows and a fireplace? Black Cat Cave is a Murfreesboro legend with a hidden past – it served as a sacred burial ground for Native Americans more than 5000 years ago, and…
Read MoreThis year we will be gathering at the Dog Haus Biergarten restaurant, 521 NW Broad St., Murfreesboro for an evening of good food, good drinks, good friends, and great archaeology talk! Come on down and hang out with us anytime…
Read MoreWe have a very special speaker for our October 2019 meeting, Tennessee State Archaeologist and Director, Tennessee Division of Archaeology, Mike C. Moore. Please plan on attending Saturday, October 26, noon, at the Heritage Center, 225 W. College St., Murfreesboro,…
Read MoreAt the request of the Oaklands Association and James Manning, director of Oaklands Mansion, excavations of the Mansion’s backyard cellar began last weekend, June 8-9, 2019. The 8.5′ x 10.2’ cellar, which has a depth of 4.6’, was in use…
Read MoreI am happy to announce that geophysical research will begin this week, June 11-13, 2019 at the site of the Old First Presbyterian Church, its original burying ground, and the city’s original public cemetery, now collectively called “the Old City…
Read MoreRCAS MEETING POSTPONED TO TOMORROW, SUNDAY AT 2:00pm (NOT NOON) AT THE HERITAGE CENTER! Update: Please join us for our first meeting of 2019 on Sunday, February 24, 2:00pm at the Heritage Center in downtown Murfreesboro, TN. We have two…
Read MoreThank you to all who are a part of RCAS, whether through Facebook, our website, a local member, and/or a volunteer. We had a great year with our monthly meeting guest speakers providing excellent presentations, many accomplishments regarding our Old…
Read MoreOur free family-friendly event will be Saturday, November 3, 1pm to 4 pm, in the huge indoor gym at the Patterson Park Community Center. Please see details and flyer under the “Events” section. See you there!
Read MoreFebruary 1, 2018 We are so glad you are here! We have a new look thanks to our web “stylist” and coordinator Peggy Paulson. We have more information and more photos (even more to come!). Our newer categories include Projects,…
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