Archaeology __ "If you have always dreamed of being an archaeologist, now is your chance. Uncover Kentucky’s past and learn about the process of archaeological research by actually doing archaeology. The University of Louisville Department of Anthropology has teamed up with the Kentucky Archaeological Survey (KAS) to provide students with exciting opportunities in archaeological research." Learn more. - From University of Louisville - http://www.louisville.edu/a-s/anthro/research/Archaeology.htm  

dig: Kentucky Archaeology Events __ "dig's guide to special archaeological programs, events, and exhibits in Kentucky" - From digonsite.com - http://www.digonsite.com/guide/kentucky.html

Falls of the Ohio Archaeological Society __ Learn about the organization and its programs. You will find articles and resources about Kentucky archaeology including a review of Kentucky archaeological law. - illustrated - From Falls of the Ohio Archaeological Society - http://www.falls-society.org/land.php 

Kentucky Archaeological Registry __ "Modeled on The Nature Conservancy's nationally successful program for protecting privately owned natural areas, the Registry represents a way to involve private landowners in the protection of Kentucky's significant archeological sites. Landowners are asked to make a commitment to preserve and protect their sites and are presented awards in recognition of these commitments." Read the full story and learn how to participate. - From National Park Service - http://www.cr.nps.gov/archeology/pubs/techbr/tch6.htm 
 
Kentucky Archaeological Survey __ "The Survey's mission is to provide a service to other state agencies, to work with private landowners to protect archaeological sites, and to educate the public about Kentucky's rich archaeological heritage." - illustrated - From State of Kentucky - http://www.state.ky.us/agencies/khc/kas.htm

Kentucky Archaeology Video Series __ "Kentucky Archaeology is a series of short documentaries that explore new research about the state's rich cultural heritage. Produced by the Kentucky Heritage Council, each episode examines a unique aspect of archaeology with a blend of interviews, artifacts, rare archival images and video of ancient American Indian sites in Kentucky." You can get a lot of material from the reviews even if you don't get to see the actual video. For those educators who have the videos, there are lesson plans. - from State of Kentucky - http://www.state.ky.us/agencies/khc/Archaeology_Video.htm 

Kentucky Heritage Council __ "The mandate of the Kentucky Heritage Council is to identify, preserve, and protect the cultural resources of Kentucky. The Council also maintains continually updated inventories of historic structures and archaeological sites and nominates properties to the National Register of Historic Places. By working with other state and federal agencies, local communities, and interested citizens, the Council seeks to build a greater awareness of Kentucky's past and to encourage the long-term preservation of Kentucky's significant cultural resources." - illustrated - From state of Kentucky - http://www.state.ky.us/agencies/khc/khchome.htm 
 
Kentucky Preservation Plan Profile __ "Kentuckians will value historic and prehistoric places as irreplaceable resources contributing to our heritage, our economy, and the quality of life in our communities. These places and their landscapes will be integral to our sense of place, and to who we are as Kentuckians. We will gain a greater understanding and appreciation of our shared heritage in all its diversity through educational programs which use places and landscapes to teach a variety of facts and skills." Learn about the preservation plan and how it will be implemented. - From National Park Service - http://www.cr.nps.gov/hps/pad/stateplans/kentucky.htm 

Kentucky Resources - Archaeology __ Linked resources about Kentucky archaeology. Some do not work. - from About.com - http://archaeology.about.com/library/atlas/blusky.htm 

The Law and American Indian burial protections--kentucky laws __ Learn about archaeological law in Kentucky. - From bsgwatch.imagedjinn.com - http://www.ibsgwatch.imagedjinn.com/learn/kentuckylaw.htm

Mammoth Cave Archaeology __ You will find a summary of the archaeological and cultural information known about the cave. - From National Park Service - http://www.nps.gov/maca/archeo.htm 

Outdoor Worship Area Discovered __ New information about the Shakers and their way of worship. Site focuses around the discovery of an outdoor worship area at Pleasant Hill, Kentucky. - http://www.state.ky.us/agencies/khc/sinai.htm

Riverside, The Farnsley ~ Moremen Landing __ Read about the history and archaeological research at this Ohio River site in Kentucky. You will find many resources and articles. - illustrated - From riverside-landing.org - http://www.riverside-landing.org/default.asp 

West Kentucky's Projectiles and Stone Tools __ "If you own a stone point or prehistoric projectile from the American woodlands area and want to know what it is, you may be able to identify it here." - photos - http://members.tripod.com/~jstacy/

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