The Society for Hawaiian Archaeology will present its annual Archaeology Week Conference Oct. 10-12 in Hilo, providing an opportunity for professionals and other interested individuals to explore and experience Hawaiian archaeology. Participants will meet to further the SHA’s goals of directing efforts into more scientific channels and encourage the publication of results; advocating and assisting in the conservation of archaeological data; and discouraging unethical commercialism in the archaeological field and work for its elimination.
The Society for Hawaiian Archaeology will present its annual Archaeology Week Conference Oct. 10-12 in Hilo, providing an opportunity for professionals and other interested individuals to explore and experience Hawaiian archaeology. Participants will meet to further the SHA’s goals of directing efforts into more scientific channels and encourage the publication of results; advocating and assisting in the conservation of archaeological data; and discouraging unethical commercialism in the archaeological field and work for its elimination.
In conjunction with the conference, the society will stage and sponsor events on the islands of Hawaii, Oahu, Lanai, and Kauai.
On Hawaii Island, events include a tour of Laupâhoehoe area historical sites in north Hilo, an open house at the Department of Land and Natural Resources State Historical Preservation Division branch in Hilo, a trail hike at historic Kaawaloa, an identification workshop on the Ala Kahakai trail, and a tour along the Keaukaha coastline and Waiakea Ahupuaa.
On Oahu, events include a visit to the Oahu Nui Stone and the Kukaniloko Birth Stone, an open house at the SHPD branch on Oahu, and a service day at Kaniakapûpû (Kamehameha III summer palace).
A day trip to Lanai will feature a cultural landscapes excursion to the Lanai Culture and Heritage Center, and a site visit to Huakai Makaikai Ma Lanai a Kaululaau.
And on Kauai, scheduled events include a walking archaeology/history tour of Waimea, a visit to the sites of Kukuiula and a presentation, and field trip to Alekoko (Menehune) fish pond.
Archaeology Week is a national program to promote the preservation of our country’s heritage. Sponsored by the SHA, Hawaii Archaeology Week in October to integrate with the organization’s annual conference.
For more information on SHA, read the society’s journal Hawaiian Archaeology, established in 1984. For more on Archaeology Week, visit http://hawaiianarchaeology.org/.