Gloucester County Chapter

Gloucester County Chapter: November Meeting | November 6, 2024

On November 6, 2024, the ASNJ Gloucester County Chapter welcomes Bill Liebeknecht as he presents “Excavations at the Francina Plantation”.

The meeting is being held on Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at 7pm at RiverWinds Community Center. The venue is located at 1000 RiverWinds Dr, West Deptford, NJ 08086

Open to the Public - Free Admission

Gloucester County Chapter: September Meeting | September 4, 2024

On September 4, 2024, the ASNJ Gloucester County Chapter welcomes Dan Knight as he discusses “Rediscovery… What is Lost, is Found again” and the amazing discoveries from the I-95 Construction!

The meeting is being held on Wednesday, September 4, 2024 at 7pm at RiverWinds Community Center. The venue is located at 1000 RiverWinds Dr, West Deptford, NJ 08086

Open to the Public - Free Admission

Gloucester County Chapter: 26th Annual Artifact Show | May 1, 2024

Join the Gloucester COUnty Chapter of the ASNJ at the 26TH Annual Artifact Show

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

Gloucester County Chapter: March Meeting | March 6, 2024

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

Gloucester County Chapter: January Meeting | January 5, 2024

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

Gloucester County Chapter: November Meeting | November 1, 2023

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

Gloucester County Archaeology Day For Veterans | June 18, 2023

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

Gloucester County Archaeology Day For Veterans | June 10, 2023

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

Gloucester County Archaeology Day For Veterans | June 4, 2023

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

Gloucester County Archaeology Day | May 21, 2023

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!

Gloucester County Chapter: 25th Anniversary Artifact Show | May 3, 2023

UPDATE

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

Gloucester County Chapter: May 2020 Artifact Show

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Join the Gloucester C. Chapter of the ASNJ at the 23nd Annual Artifact Show

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)

Image taken during the 22nd Annual Artifact Show (May 2019)

Gloucester County Chapter: Meeting - November 6, 2019

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

Gloucester County Chapter: May 2019 Artifact Show Acknowlegements

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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.

Gloucester County Chapter: March 2019 Meeting

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The next meeting of the Gloucester C. Chapter of the ASNJ will be:

Jack Cresson: Fire & Quartzite: Testing Experiments in Quartzite in tool stone & the use of Fire in Quarry Extraction

Wednesday March 6 at 7pm
West Deptford Public Library
420 Crown Point Rd
Thorofare, NJ 08086

Open to the public: Free admission