The artifact show is being held on Wednesday, May 1, 2024 from 6pm-8:45pm at RiverWinds. The venue is located at 1000 RiverWinds Dr, West Deptford, NJ 08086
Open to the Public - Free Admission
All those interested in displaying or attending, contact the Chapter President Eugene Andrews erandrews3@aol.com
On March 6, 2024, the ASNJ Gloucester County Chapter welcome archaeologist Jack Cresson as he shares his knowledge and experience with prehistoric artifacts.
The meeting is being held on Wednesday, March 6, 2024 at 7pm at RiverWinds. The venue is located at 1000 RiverWinds Dr, West Deptford, NJ 08086
Open to the Public - Free Admission
On January 5, 2024, the ASNJ Gloucester County Chapter welcome Archaeologist Dana Linck as our January speaker at the next ASNJ meeting. Dana was a co-archaeologist at the Red Bank Battlefield dig. He will be discussing his findings from the Hudson Highlands, a historical area that played an important role in the American Revolution.
The meeting is being held on Friday, January 5, 2024 at 7pm at RiverWinds. The venue is located at 1000 RiverWinds Dr, West Deptford, NJ 08086
Open to the Public - Free Admission
On November 1st, the ASNJ Gloucester County Chapter presents Mr. Wade Catts, Archaeologist and President of South River Heritage Consulting. Wade will be updating us on the progress of the Hessian Soldier discovery of 2022 and the recent summer digs this year at the Red Bank Battlefield!
The meeting is being held on Wednesday, November 1, 2023 at 7pm at RiverWinds. The venue is located at 1000 RiverWinds Dr, West Deptford, NJ 08086
Open to the Public - Free Admission
Dr. David Orr presents 60 Years of Battlefield Archaeology.
The meeting is being held on Wednesday, September 6, 2023 at 7pm at RiverWinds. The venue is located at 1000 RiverWinds Dr, West Deptford, NJ 08086
Open to the Public - Free Admission
The Gloucester County Chapter of the Archaeological Society of New Jersey in concert with Gloucester County Parks and Recreation Department continued with their fourth scheduled public dig at the Red Bank Battlefield in National Park, N.J. on Sunday, June 18, 2023. The Public Dig program is headed by Rowan’s Public History Professor and curator of the Red Bank Battlefield, Dr. Jennifer Janofsky and lead archaeologist Wade Catts, President of South River Heritage Consulting.
The Gloucester County Chapter posted this update on their Facebook page:
What beautiful weather to close out 4 amazing “Public Dig Days” hosted by the Gloucester County Department of Parks & Recreation. Members of the (Gloucester County) Chapter of ASNJ had another productive day unearthing artifacts from historic Fort Mercer in National Park, N.J. In addition to our club members, we are thankful to the many local Archeologists who volunteered their time and knowledge to assist in this public history event! A special thanks to Dr. Jennifer Janofsky - Rowan Professor of Public History and Curator of Red Bank Battlefield along with Wade Catts, Archeologist and President of South River Heritage Consulting who have coordinated this popular public participation event for a second year!
Be sure to follow the Gloucester County Chapter on Facebook!
See the update of the first week of digging here: www.asnj.org/asnj-news-archive/gccarchaeologyday1
See the update of the second week of digging here: www.asnj.org/asnj-news-archive/gccarchaeologyday2
See the update of the third week of digging here: www.asnj.org/asnj-news-archive/gccarchaeologyday3
The Gloucester County Chapter of the Archaeological Society of New Jersey in concert with Gloucester County Parks and Recreation Department continued with their third scheduled public dig at the Red Bank Battlefield in National Park, N.J. on Saturday, June 10, 2023. The Public Dig program is headed by Rowan’s Public History Professor and curator of the Red Bank Battlefield, Dr. Jennifer Janofsky and lead archaeologist Wade Catts, President of South River Heritage Consulting.
The Gloucester County Chapter posted this update on their Facebook page:
Welcome to Week #3 as we continue digging into the past at the Red Bank Battlefield… Today’s dig was called “ARCHAEOLOGY DAY FOR VETERANS”. It was an honor to invite and dig with the many Veterans who proudly served our nation. Members of the ASNJ assisted with digging and identifying the many artifacts that were screened by out guests. This is the third installment of four public archaeological digs created by the Gloucester County Department of Parks and Recreation under the direction of Dr. Jennifer Janofsky and Lead Archaeologist, Wade Catts. We are continuing to find many amazing Revolutionary War artifacts from the 1777 Battle of Red Bank, along with an array of Native American artifacts too!
Be sure to follow the Gloucester County Chapter on Facebook!
See the update of the first week of digging here: www.asnj.org/asnj-news-archive/gccarchaeologyday1
See the update of the second week of digging here: www.asnj.org/asnj-news-archive/gccarchaeologyday2
The Gloucester County Chapter of the Archaeological Society of New Jersey in concert with Gloucester County Parks and Recreation Department continued with their second scheduled public dig at the Red Bank Battlefield in National Park, N.J. on Sunday, June 4, 2023. The Public Dig program is headed by Rowan’s Public History Professor and curator of the Red Bank Battlefield, Dr. Jennifer Janofsky and lead archaeologist Wade Catts, President of South River Heritage Consulting.
The Gloucester County Chapter posted this update on their Facebook page:
Another great Sunday digging into the past at the Red Bank Battlefield. The members of ASNJ (Gloucester County Chapter) assisted in the second installment of four public archeological digs created by the Gloucester County Parks and Recreation Department under the direction of Dr. Jennifer Janofsky. Many revolutionary war artifacts were discovered such as musket balls, buckles, cannon ball fragments and an array of Native American artifacts.
Be sure to follow the Gloucester County Chapter on Facebook!
See the update of the first week of digging here: www.asnj.org/asnj-news-archive/gccarchaeologyday1
The Gloucester County Chapter of the Archaeological Society of New Jersey in concert with Gloucester County Parks and Recreation Department and Rowan University students, assisted with the first of several scheduled public digs at the Red Bank Battlefield in National Park, N.J. on Sunday, May 21, 2023. A great time was had by all as the members helped many first time guests screen and identify various Native American and Revolutionary War artifacts. Members also took part in educating the public with some artifacts displayed from previous digs as well as a “Indiana Jones” obstacle course for the children! The Public Dig program is headed by Rowan’s Public History Professor and curator of the Red Bank Battlefield, Dr. Jennifer Janofsky and lead archaeologist Wade Catts, President of South River Heritage Consulting. Several more dates are scheduled this spring and summer for this very popular event!
Be sure to follow the Gloucester County Chapter on Facebook!
The Gloucester County Chapter of the Archaeological Society of New Jersey celebrates twenty five years in West Deptford Township! Members put together a display of thousands of artifacts from prehistoric to historic times. The community outreach program was a huge success with young to elderly enjoying a fun educational evening!
Come join the 25th Anniversary Artifact Show hosted by the Archaeological Society of New Jersey Cloucester County Chapter!
The event is being held on Wednesday, May 3, 2023 from 6-8:45pm at RiverWinds. The venue is located at 1000 RiverWinds Dr, West Deptford, NJ 08086
Open to the Public - Free Admission
Wednesday May 6 from 6pm-8:45pm
West Deptford Public Library
420 Crown Point Rd
Thorofare, NJ 08086
Open to the public: Free admission
Image taken during the 22nd Annual Artifact Show (May 2019)
Jesse Walker presents Native American Pottery
Wednesday January 8, 2020 7pm
West Deptford Public Library, 420 Crown Point Rd, Thorofare NJ
Open to the Public
Upcoming meeting at the Gloucester County Chapter of the ASNJ:
Adam Heinrich - Resource Procurement and Lithic Processing at the Archaic Period Sorbello 1 Site (28-Sa-214) in the Oldmans Creek Drainage, Salem County, New Jersey.
Wednesday November 6, 2019 at 7pm. West Deptford Public Library, 420 Crown Point Rd, Thorofare, NJ
Bill Liebknecht Phase II Archaeological Evaluation and Phase III Data Recovery Site 28BH948, Medford Township Burlington County
Presentation
Wednesday September 4, 2019 7pm
West Deptford Public Library, 420 Crown Point Rd, Thorofare NJ
View of the Gloucester County Chapter of ASNJ’s 22th Annual Artifact Show held on May 1, 2019 at the West Deptford Public Library, Thorofare, NJ. The event was a great success. Thank you to Guy DiGiugno for organizing the event and everyone one that participated.
Wednesday May 6 from 6pm-8:45pm
West Deptford Public Library
420 Crown Point Rd
Thorofare, NJ 08086
Open to the public: Free admission
The next meeting of the Gloucester C. Chapter of the ASNJ will be:
Wednesday March 6 at 7pm
West Deptford Public Library
420 Crown Point Rd
Thorofare, NJ 08086
Open to the public: Free admission
The Gloucester County Chapter recently provided a display of archaeological and historical material at the reenactment event held at Red Bank Battlefield Park on Oct. 18, 2015.
