Summer Lecture Series - Archaeological Evidence of French Activities in Northern Indiana

The Fort St. Joseph Archaeological Project will host its 14th annual Summer Archaeology Lecture Series in conjunction with Western Michigan University’s archaeological field school. Each speaker will focus their presentation on our theme “Resurgence: Expanding Trade in New France.” Lectures will be held at the Niles District Library (620 E. Main St. Niles, MI 49120) and begin promptly at 7 pm. We hope to see you there!

July 9
"Reweaving Forgotten Histories: Lead Cloth Seals, Fort St. Joseph, and French Textiles" by Cathrine Davis, PhD, College of William and Mary
In-Person

July 16
"Prairie Ambitions: French Exploration on the Edge of Empire" by Andrew J. Robinson, State Archaeologist of North Dakota, State Historical Society of North Dakota
Online Only

July 23
"Archaeological Evidence of French Activities in Northern Indiana: Where is the Fur Trade" by Mark Schurr, Professor, Notre Dame University
In-Person

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• Next month, 9th July, 07:00 pm, Summer Lecture Series - Reweaving Forgotten Histories in Niles