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Society for Georgia Archeology

The Society for Georgia Archaeology is a statewide, non-profit organization that works to unite all persons interested in the archaeology of Georgia and to work actively to preserve, study and interpret Georgia’s historic and prehistoric remains.

The SGA accomplishes its vision and mission by engaging in public outreach, providing education opportunities and materials, as well as supporting and publishing academic research. The SGA promotes the scientific study of archaeology topics to the public of all ages through presentations, activities, tours and teacher resources.

The organization promotes related events sponsored by a variety of entities including eight SGA chapters around the state of Georgia, historical sites and archaeological parks, cultural resource management firms, and professional societies and associations.

Northwest Georgia Archaeological Society

The Northwest Georgia Archaeological Society (NWGAS) is a chapter of the Society for Georgia Archaeology. NWGAS meets on an irregular schedule at either New Echota State Historic Site near Calhoun or the Etowah Indian Mounds State Historic Site in Cartersville. Meetings of NWGAS include lectures by professional or avocational archaeologists, seminars on Native American ceramics and artifact identification discussions.

For more information about meeting dates and times, you may contact Jack Walker at jackwine@bellsouth.net, or Jim Langford at jlangford@millionmilegreenway.org.

Etowah Valley Historical Society

Founded in 1972 by a small group of 24 individuals, the Etowah Valley Historical Society (EVHS) has grown into a vibrant organization of over 600 people dedicated to the preservation and promotion of the history of Bartow County. EVHS celebrates the complex history and heritage of this unique area – Indigenous villages, Civil War battlefields, antebellum and Victorian architecture, businesses, churches and other community gathering places.

EVHS sponsors a variety of public events such as lectures, social functions, clean-up projects, and exploration hikes.