International Volunteer Program

The AVP welcomes international volunteers, and the easiest route is through Volunteers for Peace, a non-profit volunteer placement group. VFP volunteers must pay their travel expenses to and from Allegany, NY, but while here, food and lodging are covered by volunteer contributions and a VFP fee. We currently take up to 6 VFP volunteers for two weeks (9 July to 23 July). VFP partners with local volunteer organizations in each country, to make it easier to apply. For more information, you can visit www.vfp.org. Our project code is VFP05-16.

Pot 'O' new section reconstructed

Add another large section of Pot 'O' to the growing catalogue. We may end up with more than 50% of this particular pot. Join us next season as we investigate the mysterious ditch, continue to work on the longhouse, and excavate the north "neck" of the refuse pit in which most of Pot 'O' was found. July 6 to August 16.

Winter Newsletter

The winter newsletter is set to be distributed next week, so keep an eye on your inbox or mail box. If you are not signed up to receive the newsletter (free), email avp.archaeology@gmail.com to be added to the list.

Registration open for 2016 Field School

Mail-in Registration runs from January 4 until July 1 for the Summer 2016 JCC-AVP field school. The 6-credit course has a discounted tuition rate of $378 for in-state students, and $756 for out-of-state students, plus JCC fees of $70.50. Download the mail-in form from https://www.sunyjcc.edu/sites/default/files/registrationforms_summer2016.pdf . For more information on tuition, fees or the registration process, email Shannon Bessette at ShannonBessette@mail.sunyjcc.edu . For more information about the field school itself, food/lodging options, and the project in general, email Steve Howard at avp.archaeology@gmail.com .

2016 Field School Information

The 2016 Jamestown Community College/AVP Archaeological Field School will run from July 6 to August 16, Monday through Saturday 8am-5pm. This is a full 6-credit field school, with a discounted college tuition rate. JCC's tuition is only $378 plus fees ($70.50) for New York State residents and $756 plus fees for those residing elsewhere. This does not include transportation to and from Allegany NY, nor does it include room and board. Lodging options include local motels (most expensive), local camping areas (less expensive), and limited space in rental units shared with AVP volunteers (least expensive, but first-come basis). Email Steve at avp.archaeology@gmail.com for more complete details and expense estimates for out-of-state students.

Fall Newsletter

The Fall 2015 newsletter is being emailed and mailed early next week. If you would like to receive the newsletter, either electronically or in the mail, send a request to avp.archaeology@gmail.com.

Thanks

Thanks to a wonderful team of volunteers, students, institutional partners and donors, Field Season 2015 was an overwhelming success. We exceeded all of our goals for the season, and successfully implemented two new programs: our educational outreach program and our international volunteer program. Don't miss our fall newsletter for all of the details. It will be issued at the beginning of October. If you're not on the mailing list, be sure to get on it. Simply send your request to avp.archaeology@gmail.com, or AVP, 900 S. Lamar Blvd. #213, Austin TX 78704. Until then, keep checking back here for updates, or check out the Facebook page.

A large section of "Pot O" prior to removal. This is the interior 

of a portion of the neck and shoulder, with the rim to the north.