Call for papers: ‘Archaeological and Historical Symposium of the Colonial Delaware Valley’

The Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs, in partnership with the Archaeological Society of Delaware, is seeking informal, interdisciplinary presentations on the archaeology and cultures of the Delaware Valley which will be presented at the “Archaeological and Historical Symposium of the Colonial Delaware Valley” that will take place from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 29, 2017 at the New Castle Court House Museum, 211 Delaware St., in New Castle, Del.

Now in its 10th year, the symposium is dedicated to building a regional-level dialog that can identify the uniqueness of the cultures that existed in the Delaware Valley during the period of European colonization. Persons interested in making a presentation at the symposium should submit an abstract no later than March 31, 2017.

Admission to the symposium is free and open to the public. To submit an abstract or to make a reservation to attend the symposium, contact Craig Lukezic at craig.lukezic@delaware.gov or call 302-736-7407.

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