About Us

Mission:  The Rutherford County Archaeological Society serves to educate and foster a deeper appreciation of archaeology, to demonstrate the importance of archaeological research, and to promote the stewardship, preservation, and protection of our cultural resources. The Rutherford County Archaeological Society…

Old City Cemetery Project

    Bringing Back a Special Place The historic site now known as Murfreesboro’s “Old City Cemetery” is located on the 300 block of E. Vine street. It is the oldest historic site in Murfreesboro and encompasses the buried archaeological…

Meetings

   Please join us for our June 28, 2026 RCAS meeting on Sunday at 2:00 PM at Oaklands Mansion Event Hall, Murfreesboro, TN. We are excited to present field scientist Aja Reyes and hear her talk on the important and comprehensive study…

Trowel Talk

APRIL RCAS Meeting! Sunday, April 19, 2:00PM!

Please join us for our April 2026 RCAS meeting on Sunday, April 19 at 2:00 PM at Oaklands Mansion Event Hall, Murfreesboro, TN. We are excited to be having a special presentation by award-winning historian Robbie D. Jones, M.A, entitled…