Upcoming Events

Archaeologist Michael Fosha is Northern Plains Investigator for the Center for American Paleolithic Research. He formerly served as South Dakota’s Assistant State Archaeologist. His presentation will discuss the Movie Draw Rock Shelter archaeological site, which is located in Custer State Park in the southern Black Hills of South Dakota. Dates from the shelter span the Late Woodland to the Late Prehistoric traditions but the site largely consists of Avonlea stratified components that suggest successive summer occupations. We look forward to seeing you as we welcome Michael, who is making a special trip from Rapid City to Sioux Falls to present at our meeting. This is our final meeting until next fall and we hope you will help close out the season by attending!

SDAS Annual Meeting

Date: To Be Announced

Location: South Dakota (venue will be posted soon)

The annual meeting includes presentations, chapter updates, elections, and discussions on current archaeological research across the region.

Chapter Meetings

The South Dakota Archaeological Society hosts meetings, field activities, public lectures, and collaborative events with museums, universities, and tribal partners throughout the year. Check back often for updates. Local SDAS chapters (Sioux Falls, Black Hills and Vermillion) hold regular meetings and presentations. Meeting schedules will be posted here as they are announced.