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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.

• February 10—Drs. Amanda Regnier and Scott Hammerstedt, archeologists with the Oklahoma Archeological Survey, will talk about their recent work on Caddo Indian sites in southeastern Oklahoma.
•  March 10—Dr. Jamie Brandon, AAS-SAU Station archeologist, will talk about recent archeological work at Kingsley Plantation and the Spanish mission San Juan del Puerto on Fort George Island in Florida.
• April 14—Recent excavations at the Royston House in Historic Washington State Park.
•  May 12—David Jeane, AAS-SAU Station Assistant, will talk about the recent dating of a Native American cremation burial found in a ceramic vessel on Lake Erling near Magnolia.

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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