*Join RVArchaeology*



Nearly 100 concerned citizens convened at the Richmond Public Library on
Saturday, March 29th for an educational symposium titled “Before It’s Too
Late” that addressed the need to protect Richmond's archaeological
resources.  Amid recent public interest in Richmond’s historical and
cultural resources, the day long symposium concluded with attendees
agreeing that a working group should be formed to encourage wide-spread
support for a *community archaeology*, an initiative that would include
participation from archaeologists, historical preservationists, historians,
and the lay public. The following announcement is a response to the
symposium’s call for this “next step”.



An initial meeting will be held on *Saturday, May 3rd at 10 a.m. at The
Black History Museum and Cultural Center of Virginia located at 00 Clay St.
in Historic Jackson Ward* for people interested in forming a “Friends”
group.  The group seeks to increase public awareness and appreciation of
archaeology in Richmond and create volunteer opportunities for those who
share a commitment to preserve Richmond’s historical and cultural resources
by exploring ways to expand archaeology in the City of Richmond.



This interest/organizational meeting will establish: 1) the mission and
goals of the group; 2) criteria for membership and benefits; 3) recruitment
procedures; and 4) the election of a steering committee. *Interested
members of the public are encouraged to attend and submit logo designs
to [log in to unmask]
<[log in to unmask]" target="_blank">http:[log in to unmask]>by Thursday, April 30, 2014. *



Please be advised that the *USA Cycling Collegiate National Road
Championships* will be held in downtown Richmond May 2-4th.  We recommend
that you plan ahead and consider carpooling, taking a GRTC bus, walking or
biking, especially if you're travelling from the North.  Free parking is
available in the Museum's parking lot behind the building via the alley.
Click *HERE
<http://www.richmondgov.com/police/images/SaturdayRaceCloseUp.jpg>* for a
map of the bike race or go to www.richmondgov.com/police/.



For more information on the meeting and to* RSVP*, contact: Ellen Chapman,
Kim Allen or Terry Brock at [log in to unmask] (or by simply
responding to this message).

For more information on NEXT STEPS, see the website at
www.RichmondArchaeology.webs.com <http://www.richmondarchaeology.webs.com/>
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