Amana Trading Post Dig
10/11/2012, 7:00pm
Wickiup Hill
Amana Trading Post Dig
October 11, Thursday, 7:00p.m. at Wickiup Hill
Cynthia Peterson, with the University of Iowa’s Office of the State Archaeologist (OSA), investigated several sites near modern South Amana, Iowa, including the Patterson Trading Post and the village of Wacoshashe and Poweshiek. Volunteers greatly aided in this effort, donating over 1,100 hours toward the project’s completion. They participated in activities such as historical research, field and laboratory work, data entry, and graphic design. Peterson’s talk will summarize findings from the sites, including: a yard midden; a small, ash–filled pit; a deep, refuse–filled pit; and a refuse–filled root cellar. Artifacts relating to use of the site as a trading post (1839–1843), a general store (1844–1845) and a residence (to 1855) were also identified. Pedestrian survey occurred at the nearby 1839–1843 Meskwaki village of Wacoshashe and Poweshiek, showing that the site holds great potential for future research. Peterson will discuss plans for future work. Advanced Registration: Not required/show up. Cost: $2.50/adult, $1/child (16 and under) or $5/family.