NEWS
University of South Carolina Lancaster
Lancaster, SC 29720
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: October 1, 2015
For more information, contact: Beckee Garris
Phone: 803-313-7172
USCL’s Native American Studies Center celebrates South Carolina Archaeology Month with
three Free events October 15th, 16th and 17th.
The theme of South Carolina Archaeology Month this year focuses on The Yamasee Indian War: 17151717. The Yamasee were a confederated group of Native peoples who came together in the shatter
zone of the European invasion of Georgia and ultimately migrated to the south coast of South Carolina
around 1684 from Florida. Abuse by white traders and Colonial officials led to hostilities and eventually
the Yamasee fled South Carolina in 1717 in the aftermath of what became known as the Yamasee War.
October 15th Native American Art and Artifact Identification Night. Wondering more about the
Catawba pot you inherited from your Aunt or that arrowhead or pottery sherd you found in
Grandfather’s field? Bring it to the Center and the Native American faculty and staff will help identify it
for you. 4-7pm Reception Area at Main Street Entrance. Call 803 -313-7172 or email Chris Judge for
information [email protected].
October 16th Lunch and Learn Lecture Series Annual Archaeology Month Lecture Noon to 1pm.
“Yamasee Foodways: The Intersection of Food and Culture in an Entangled Colonial Setting.” Walter J
Clifford IV, USC Department of Anthropology, Ph.D. candidate “The arrival of the first Spanish explorers
and the broad spectrum of European colonists that followed brought Native American cultures face-toface with new technologies and cultural practices. This talk follows the Yamasee through their
interactions with colonial peoples and investigates the way they modified their food practices with
European plants and animals while building and maintaining Yamasee cultural identity. “Native
American Studies Center Classroom. Contact Brent Burgin for information [email protected].
October 15-17th Catawba Basket Making Demonstrations. The NASC Fall 2015 Artist-in-Residence is
Faye George Greiner of the Catawba Indian Nation. Faye weaves baskets and stories as our visitors sit
with her in our reception area from 10:30am -4:30pm. Faye is at the NASC Thursdays through Saturdays
until December 19th.
South Carolina Archaeology Month posters are also available free at the Native American Studies Center
reception desk all month. The Native American Studies Center is located at 119 South Main Street,
Lancaster SC 29721 (803)313-7172.
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