Why Is Meadowcroft Rockshelter Important? (Sarah Neusius)


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Many may not realize that Meadowcroft Rockshelter has produced evidence for some of the earliest human presence in the Americas. When it was excavated in the 1970s by archaeologists from the University of Pittsburgh, its dating was highly controversial, but today this dating fits much better with the new archaeological consensus about when humans first arrived in the Americas. This class will include an introductory session covering what was found here, why it was controversial originally, and the continuing significance to North American archaeology. Then the second class we will take a field trip to the site and learn more about its discovery and excavation including recent excavations to stabilize exposed deposits while viewing the shelter with the help of the staff of the Meadowcroft Rockshelter and Historic Village, which today is administered by the Heinz History Center. 

((Sarah Neusius - Wednesday - Zoom))

 
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Class Details

2 Session(s)
Days of the Week :Multiple Days of the Week :
  Weekly - Wed.  
  Weekly - Wed.  

Location : Multiple Location : 
  Online Course. 
  Meadowcroft Rockshelter and Historic Village.

Instructor : Sarah Neusius 

 

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Rental Charge: 

$0.00

Material Fee:

 $12.00

Schedule Information

Date(s) Class Days Times Location Instructor(s)
6/17/2026 - 6/17/2026 Weekly - Wed 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Online, Online Course  Map, Room: Zoom Sarah Neusius 
6/24/2026 - 6/24/2026 Weekly - Wed 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Community Site, Meadowcroft Rockshelter and Historic Village  Map, Room: 401 Meadowcroft Rd, Avella, 15312 Sarah Neusius