ASAA Annual Meeting 2025
Discovering the Past and Unearthing the Stories Time Forgot
October is Massachusetts Archaeology Month, so the Sandwich Historical Society & Glass Museum hosted a special public event in partnership with the New England Chapter of the American Society for Amateur Archaeology (ASAA)!
🪶 Native American Artifact Showcase & ID Session
It was a fascinating afternoon uncovering the stories hidden beneath our feet. The event featured Native American artifacts from Sandwich, Cape Cod, and across New England—including items from our own Meadow Brook Farm collection in East Sandwich. And for the first time ever, artifacts from the Shawme Pond Private Collection—an active archaeological dig site right here in Sandwich—were on public display! Attendees were delighted with this rare chance to see these incredible finds up close.
Participants with Native American artifact of their own were encouraged to
bring it in. The ASAA experts on-site examined the items and provided insights into its purpose, material, and age.
The lecture Presented by Bill Moody, President of the New England Chapter of the ASAA, "Joe Finneran and the Wamsutta Paleo-Indian Site — A Fluted Point Encampment 12,000 Years Ago on the Neponset River in Canton, Massachusetts", was well received. The lecture presented facts about archaeologist Joe Finneran, who led excavations at this important Paleo-Indian site. His findings have helped shape our understanding of early human life and migration in New England.
Massachusetts Archaeology Month is an annual, month-long celebration of archaeology that takes place in October. Organized by the Massachusetts Historical Commission (MHC) and the State Archaeologist, it features a variety of events hosted by museums, libraries, universities, and historical societies across the state. Events include exhibits, lectures, guided tours, hands-on activities, and fairs, aimed at educating the public about the Commonwealth's archaeological past and heritage.
This special event was presented in partnership with the New England Chapter of the American Society for Amateur Archaeology (ASAA)
