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The Kadohadacho Chapter of the
Arkansas Archeological Society

The Arkansas Archeological Society was formed in 1960 for the purpose of uniting all persons interested in the archeology of Arkansas, for the recognition and preservation of our cultural heritage and for fostering and encouraging the public’s interest in the preservation of the past. Chapters of the AAS are located in various parts of the state, and monthly meetings at the Chapters offer speakers, news of current events, outreach activities, and opportunities to help with research and preservation projects—as well as friendship and shared interests. 

The Kadohadacho Chapter is the chapter of the Arkansas Archeological Society (AAS) serving southwestern Arkansas. Membership is open to anybody interested in archeology. The chapters holds its meetings every second Tuesday of the month on the SAU campus in Magnolia, Arkansas.

The Kadohadacho Chapter is one of the oldest Chapters of the AAS, but its membership and activities have decreased over the past few years. We hope that this spring the Kadohadacho Chapter will return to its place as one of the most active chapters in the state.

Why are we called “Kadohadacho”? The Kadohadacho (Kä'dohadä'cho, meaning "real chiefs") were a tribe of the Caddo confederacy. The Caddo, of course, were one of the major groups of Native Americans living in southwestern Arkansas during late prehistoric and early historic times.

September 8--Dr. Jeffrey M. Mitchem, AAS Parkin Station Archeologist will talk about "Painting the Past" at Parkin Archeological State Park.

October 13--Dr. Mary Beth Trubitt, AAS Station Archeologist at Henderson State University talks about prehistoric fishing at the Jones Mill site near Malvern.

November 10--James Rees, Arkansas Archeological Society member, will talk about sacred spaces-what church meeting camps can tell us about prehistoric mounds.

December 8--John Miller, AHTD Archeologist, talks about excavations at the Cedar Grove in Lafayette County.

February 9--Dr. David Palmer, Louisiana Division of Archaeology, will talk about archeology at historic plantation sites in southeastern Louisiana.

March 9-- Dr. Diana Greenlee, Louisiana Division of Archaeology, will talk about the Poverty Point site.

April 13--Dr. Jane Ann Blakney-Bailey, AAS Toltec Station Archeologist.

May 11--TBA

Note: All Kadohadacho Chapter meetings will be held at 7:00pm in Bruce Center 104 (the old “Blue & Gold Room”) on the SAU Campus. See the maps on the Station Location pages.

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