The Archaeological Society of New Jersey __ "New Jersey's archaeological heritage is represented in a variety of forms, including sites relating to the aboriginal, colonial, and more recent settlement of the State. These sites represent thousands of years of human occupation. Since many, if not most, of these sites exist entirely without historical documentation, they contain the only evidence that we shall ever have about much of our cultural heritage. They are truly nonrenewable resources." Learn about the organization and its goals. - From Archaeological Society of New Jersey - http://www.asnj.org/

Archaeological Survey __ "What types of Archaeological Sites Exist in New Jersey, and Where are They Found?" Find out here and also learn just what an archaeological survey is. - From State of New Jersey - http://www.state.nj.us/dep/hpo/1identify/survarkeo.htm 

Archeology in New Jersey __ "New Jersey offers a vast repository of ancient treasure. Beginning with the arrival of paleo-Indians, humans have hunted, gathered, plowed, mined and built across New Jersey for thousands of years." You will find an overview of New Jersey archaeology. - illustrated - From njskylands.com - http://www.njskylands.com/hsarcheology.htm 

BRAVO - Battlefield Restoration and Archaeological Volunteer Organization __ "BRAVO, a nonprofit organization whose members are interested in the preservation and correct interpretation of New Jersey's historical past." You will learn about "battlefield archaeology," history, and about a great volunteer archaeological effort. Not only will you learn about Monmouth Battlefield State Park and its battlefield archaeology, there are also 17 major Native American camp sites dating back to the paleolithic period. - photos and other illustrations - By Anita Stratos - http://bravo_nj.tripod.com./

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

Lenape Meadow Archaeological Excavation - Public Archaeology Program __ "The Lenape Meadow Excavation is a public archaeology project with spring, summer and fall programs. Participation is based solely on interest for ages 15 or above (or under 15 with an adult registrant). The site has attracted high school students, members of the general public, avocational archaeologists, and graduate students in archaeology and other fields. The only criterion is the desire to learn the techniques and methods of field archaeology." - photos - From Somerset County Park Commission - http://home.att.net/~briansnat/
 
Looking for a few good sites... __ "The Archaeological Conservancy is looking for a few good archaeological sites in New Jersey ... Remarkably, there are no Conservancy sites preserved in New Jersey! This is unfortunate given the rate of site loss and how many of us are troubled by it." Perhaps you could suggest one that would qualify? - From State of New Jersey - http://www.state.nj.us/dep/hpo/1identify/survarkeo.htm#ac 

Meet Our Researchers: Historical Archaeology __ The researcher is Dr. Robert L. Schuyler and you will learn about the archaeological research project at Vineland, New Jersey, an agricultural planned community founded in 1861. - illustrated - From upenn.edu - http://www.museum.upenn.edu/new/research/researchers/historical.shtml 

New Jersey Archaeology Field School __ This is a field school website which has a lot more information than simply about the courses offered. - illustrated - From Montclair State University - http://www.chss.montclair.edu/archaeology/NJFS.html

New Jersey Archaeology Month __ Learn about Archaeology Month in New Jersey and the activities going along with it. - From asnj.org - http://www.asnj.org/archmonth.html

 
New Jersey Historic Preservation Office __ "New Jersey's Historic Preservation Office, located within the Division of Parks and Forestry, Department of Environmental Protection, brings expertise in a variety of fields essential to preserving historic resources. We count among our staff historians, researchers, planners, architectural historians, architects, engineers, and archaeologists. We respond to more than 40,000 calls yearly from people working to preserve, protect and promote New Jersey's historic resources." They do an excellent job. - illustrated - From New Jersey Historic Preservation Office - http://www.state.nj.us/dep/hpo/

New Jersey - Preserving the Past, Preparing for the Future __ Learn about the archaeological survey and research phase of the construction of New Jersey's Route 18 Extension. - illustrated - From United States Department of Transportation - http://wwwcf.fhwa.dot.gov/hfl/njstory.cfm 

Raritan Landing __ "Only briefly mentioned in history books, and virtually invisible on the landscape, the port community of Raritan Landing is about to reappear. In the Colonial period the town shared a thriving grain trade and import business with New Brunswick on the other side of the Raritan River. Located a mile or so above New Brunswick, Raritan Landing was the highest point on the river that ocean-going ships could reach." Learn about previous research and some interesting plans for the future. - illustrated - From New Jersey Department of Transportation - http://www.raritanlanding.com/

Saving the Black Creek Site __ "In Vernon Township, New Jersey, a rare prehistoric archaeological site lies within an area planned for recreational development. A small group of local activists, headed by Jessica Paladini and avocational archaeologist Rick Patterson, thus far has shielded the site from construction activities that would disturb it and damage its potential to yield information about thousands of years of human life in New Jersey." You will find an interesting interview and article. - From archaeologychannel.org - http://www.archaeologychannel.org/blackckint.html

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