Conference & Annual Meeting
Lake George, New York
November 7-10, 2019
CNEHA Annual Meeting 2019
A Letter from the Chair
Dear Colleagues,
Like you, I was excitedly planning to attend this fall's CNEHA conference in Plymouth, Massachusetts. That meeting would have commemorated the anniversary of the Pilgrims' 1620 landing in Plymouth and was being co-sponsored by the Society for Post Medieval Archaeology. A team of CNEHA stalwarts, including David Landon, Christa Beranek, and Karen Metheny were on the organizing team. However, as it true with so many things, the Covid 19 Pandemic has caused us to pause and take stock of our plans. Acting out of an abundance of caution and with our membership's health in mind, we have decided to postpone the Plymouth Conference to 2022. Our plan is to host an online conference this fall. You should have received an e-mailed survey discussing various options for that conference. Although, it will be challenging to replicate the fellowship and camaraderie that characterizes our annual fall conference, we will do our best to create a worthwhile virtual alternative. Our hope and expectation is that we will be back on track with a physical conference in 2021 at St. Mary's City. For those of you eager to follow in the footsteps of the Pilgrims, don't fret, our Plymouth Conference Committee is already working on a rescheduled conference. We should be heading to Massachusetts in 2022.
I would be remiss if I did not note, that we are living in a period of great social unrest. Police brutality and the stark inequities visible in our society have led to protests across the United States and internationally. CNEHA was born during the Civil Rights Movement and historical archaeology has long worked to illuminate the lives of individuals overlooked by traditional histories, especially people of color, women, and working-class folks. As archaeologists we are more than just silent witnesses to the past. Through our research and our publications we can provide future generations with a useful past that informs a better, more inclusive, and more equitable future. Thank you for your patience and forbearance during these challenging times. Stay well and if you are housebound and at loose ends, consider sharing some of your research through a virtual paper this fall or an article for our journal Northeast Historical Archaeology.
Sincerely,
Rich Veit, CNEHA Chair
CNEHA Annual Meeting 2019
The Fort William Henry Hotel & Conference Center will be the setting for our exciting 2019 annual meeting. Located just off Exit 20 of the Adirondack Northway (I-87), this is one of the most scenic and historic locations in the United States. The famed Fort William Henry (1755-1757) - site of the "action" in The Last of the Mohicans—was excavated and reconstructed in the 1950s and is located next to the hotel.
The modern Conference Center is nearby, providing meeting rooms for our conference attendees. All Saturday talks will be held in the Conference Center; the Friday evening reception will be held in Towers Hall; and our Saturday evening banquet will be held in the White Lion Room of the Fort William Henry Hotel, which commands a spectacular view of Lake George. This will be a wonderful conference!
Call for Papers
The theme this year is Frontiers of War and Industry, reflecting the prominence of this region in the wars of the 18th century and the extractive industries of the 19th century. Individual papers, sessions and posters on these themes, as well as all other aspects of historical archaeology in the Northeast, are welcome. Abstracts should be no more than 150 words and clearly describe the purpose of the research, the significance of the work and summary of the results. Papers are limited to 20 minutes. All abstracts must be submitted by July 15, 2019. All lead authors(s) presenter(s) must be a current member of CNEHA and register for the conference when presenting their abstract. Please submit appropriate conference registration fee with your abstract. Students should include a copy of their student ID.
WORKSHOPS (Friday, November 8)
Metal Managed: Using X-Radiography to Assess and Identify Metal Archaeological Collections. CANCELLED
Fill the Bowl Again: Alcohol and the Army. Presented by Phil Dunning. 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm Limited to 25 participants.
WORKSHOP (Saturday, November 9)
Career Pathway (for students). Presented by Craig Lukezic. 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm. Limited to 15 participants.
TOURS (Friday, November 8)
The Great Warpath (bag lunch included)(to include Fort William Henry, the Lake George Battlefield Park, the General Philip Schuyler House, and Fort Edward/Rogers Island). Led by David Starbuck. 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Limited to 50 participants.
The Heart of the Adirondacks (bag lunch included) (to include Tahawus, the Masten House and Crown Point). Led by Charles Vandrei and David Staley. 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Limited to 50 participants.
TOUR (Sunday, November 10)
Behind the Scenes at the New York State Museum Led by Michael Lucas. 1:30pm to 4:00pm Limited to 20 participants (free). SOLD OUT
Lake George, New York
