Join Bill Green, OSA Adjunct Research Associate and former Iowa State Archaeologist, as he presents an OSA Brown Bag talk on excavations at Seeberger Cave. This program is free and open to the public. It will also be viewable via Zoom. Sign up here: https://uiowa.zoom.us/meeting/register/6g3QmdVcQpWYKXmS4huPSg

Presentation Description:

One hundred years ago this summer, newly graduated Beloit College student Paul Nesbitt excavated a cave near Maquoketa, Iowa. But soon, the dig and the resulting collection were forgotten. Not until the 21st century was the excavation and the associated material rediscovered, analyzed, and published. This presentation explores the history, findings, and significance of Nesbitt's work, not just to eastern Iowa but also to cave archaeology in general.

About the Series:

Brown Bags at the Office of the State Archaeologist is a semi-regular series where OSA staff and guests share their research over the noon hour. Topics include individuals’ areas of interest, work in the field, and developments in archaeology and architectural history throughout Iowa and the Midwest. Guest speakers whose expertise is in other areas pertaining to archaeology or ethnohistory may be invited throughout the year as well.

These presentations are free and open to the public. Attendees are encouraged to engage in discussion and exchange following the presentation.

A limited number of metered parking spots are available in the OSA parking lot. The remainder of the parking lot is for permit holders only. Note: OSA's entrance is on the northeast corner of the building, not on Clinton St.