June 1 – Understanding Mississippian Moundville,
Alex Benitez
This lecture will present a brief history of Mississippian
culture with a focus on understanding the technologies
central to its expression in the city of Moundville. Hands-on
activities will accompany the presentation.
June 8 – Alabama Indigenous Mound Trail, Matt Gage
Alabama is home to an incredible number of archaeological
sites reflecting a long history of occupation and cultures.
These cultures developed monumental architectural features
still visible on our landscape today. The course is designed
to share some of the significant mound sites and the cultures
responsible for their construction.
June 15 – The Field of Cultural Resource Management,
Matt Gage
Cultural resource management (CRM) in the U.S. stems
from two centuries of archaeological and historical
exploration. From debunking 19th-century mythologies to
helping preserve the World Heritage sites, the course will
discuss the origins of CRM, how it is applied in today’s
world, and how it affects our daily lives