Field School in Historical Archaeology at Sylvester ManorThis summer the department of Anthropology in conjunction with the Andrew Fiske Center for Archaeological Research at the University of Massachusetts Boston will sponsor a field school in historical archaeology at Sylvester Manor, Shelter Island, New York. About the ProgramThis residential program is designed for graduate and advanced undergraduate students in anthropology, archaeology, history, and American Studies. Students accepted into the program will receive training in archaeological excavation, documentary research and material culture analysis as well as laboratory and field conservation. About Sylvester Manor & Shelter IslandEstablished in 1652, Sylvester Manor served as the chief source of provisions for two family-owned sugar plantations on Barbados during the 17th century. At one time the plantation encompassed all of Shelter Island and relied upon both Native American and African laborers. Still known as Sylvester Manor, the current 270-acre estate represents the core of the first plantation, including the circa 1735 Manor House, Quaker and African burial grounds, a large enclosed garden, and several cottages and out-buildings. Archaeological and documentary evidence collected over the past four years suggest that both Native American and African workers may have lived in a six-acre compound that included several 17th-century structures. Shelter Island is located between the north and south forks of eastern Long Island. It can be reached by ferry from either the north or south forks. It has a winter population of approximately 4,000 which doubles in the summer. About The Andrew Fiske Center for Archaeological ResearchThe Andrew Fiske Center for Archaeological Research was established in 1999 by Alice H. Fiske as a living memorial to her late husband Andrew to celebrate his love of archaeology and the history of Sylvester Manor on Shelter Island, New York. The Center supports interdisciplinary, archaeological research that examines the historical roots of many of the world's contemporary cultural and environmental issues. Working as an integrative force within the University, the Center seeks to expand research opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students in the areas of historical archaeology, environmental archaeology, cultural and urban studies, and environmental history. Courses and CreditFieldwork will continue around the remains of a large seventeenth century structure unearthed directly in front of the eighteenth century Manor House. Excavations will also focus on what is thought to be a residential area for Native American workers during the seventeenth century. In addition to training in excavation techniques and mapping, students will also have the opportunity to work with staff from the Fiske Center who specialize in environmental archaeology. This summer specialists working on soils analysis, zooarchaeology and botanical analysis will be in residence. Successful participants will be awarded six undergraduate or graduate credits for:
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DatesProgram runs:May 24 - July 7, 2006 Program Fee$205 per undergraduate credit or $280 per graduate credit, plus $50 registration/service fees - which covers instruction and field activities. The fee does not include transportation to or from the site. To ApplyProfessor Stephen Mrozowski Additional Links |
