Archaeological Society of Connecticut __ "The Archaeological Society of Connecticut, Inc. was founded in New Haven in 1934. It consisted then as it does today of avocational and professional archaeologists and those interested in Archaeology, The Society serves to create situations in which these people may learn, contribute, and remain current on archaeological activities around the state of Connecticut as well as learn about the latest discoveries and archaeological techniques from around the country and, to a lesser extent, the world." Learn about the organization and its goals. - From siftings.com/ASC - http://www.siftings.com/ascover.html

 
Connecticut Archaeology Center __ Learn about this organization and its programs on education, research, collections and more. - illustrated - From Connecticut State Museum of Natural History - http://www.cac.uconn.edu/   

 
Connecticut Preservation Plan Profile __ Learn about the plan and how it will apply to Connecticut cultural and archaeological resources. - From National Park Service - http://www.cr.nps.gov/hps/pad/stateplans/connecticut.htm  

 
Connecticut Resources - Archaeology __ List and links to information about Connecticut archaeology. - From About.com - http://archaeology.about.com/library/atlas/blusct.htm 

Connecticut Trust For Historic Preservation | Archaeology __ "The location, study and protection of Connecticut's archaeological sites are an important component of the state's historic preservation program. These sites can reveal valuable information regarding a community's past and wealth of knowledge about pre-history." You can learn about their programs, membership information, find preservation advice and much more. - illustrated - From Connecticut Trust For Historic Preservation - http://www.cttrust.org/index.cgi/153

Connecticut Underwater Archaeology __ They pretty much say it all. "When most people think of archaeology, they think of excavation below ground. However, with Connecticut's extensive coast and inland lakes, much of the state's archaeological heritage lies undiscovered beneath the water. In recognition of the importance of these resources, the Office of State Archaeology and the State Historic Preservation Office are striving to develop a cooperative relationship with divers, coastal residents, maritime historians, amateur archaeologists, fishermen and the interested public to identify and protect Connecticut's underwater resources." - illustrated - From Connecticut State Museum of Natural History - http://www.mnh.uconn.edu/underwater/

dig: Connecticut Archaeology Events __ "dig's guide to special archaeological programs, events, and exhibits in Connecticut" - From digonsite.com - http://www.digonsite.com/guide/connecticut.html 

DRAFT Underwater Archaeological Protection Guidlines __ "For those of you who might have an interest in marine archaeology in Connecticut. Here is a published list of guidlines which are specific to the state of Connecticut." - From Fairfield County Diving Association - http://hometown.aol.com/fcda/fcdaship.html
 
The Gungywamp Society __ "The Gungywamp Society, founded in 1979, is a nonprofit educational research organization which conducts excavations and provides information on the findings in the Gungywamp complex, located in Groton, Connecticut." Learn about their research and programs. - From gungywamp.com - http://www.gungywamp.com/ 

The Hidden Creek Site __ "The Hidden Creek Site (72-163) was encountered in the summer of 1992 during reconnaissance survey of lands to be developed by the Mashantucket Pequots. This site is located on a sandy terrace above a small stream draining an ancillary wetland into the main body of Cedar Swamp." Find out what research has taken place since at this Late Paleoindian site which includes an artifact gallery. - illustrated - From ArchNet - http://archnet.asu.edu/archnet/uconn_extras/regions/northeast/72163/gallery.htm

The Law and American Indian burial mound protection--connecticut laws __ "Indian Burial and Sacred Grounds Watch page on Connecticut state law and American Indian burial mound protection." - from ibsgwatch.imagedjinn.com - http://www.ibsgwatch.imagedjinn.com/learn/connecticutlaw.htm 

Office of the State Archaeologist __ "The Office of State Archaeology (OSA) is housed within the Museum of Natural History/Connecticut Archaeology Center. The office was established by state legislation (CT G.S. Sec. 10a-112) in 1987 to identify, manage, and preserve Connecticut's archaeological resources." - From OSA - http://www.cac.uconn.edu/osa.html 

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