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 August meeting on Sunday, August 30 at 2:00 PM at Oaklands Mansion Event Hall, Murfreesboro, TN. We are pleased to announce that we have a special presentation for our August meeting. Our very own Rutherford County Archaeological…

Trowel Talk

New Meeting! Sunday, August 30th! 2PM Oaklands Mansion

MASTODONS IN MIDDLE TENNESSEE! THE DISCOVERY OF PALEONTOLOGICAL SITES IN MIDDLE TENNESSEE BY OLIVIA THOMPSON We are pleased to announce that we have a special presentation for our August meeting. Our very own Rutherford County Archaeological Society President, Olivia Thompson, will…