PURPOSES OF THE WYOMING ARCHAEOLOGICAL SOCIETY
- To promote and disseminate archaeological knowledge and understanding to the citizens of Wyoming.
- To preserve, protect, and respect archaeological material and sites.
- To preserve important archaeological sites and collections by acquiring them for study purposes.
- To promote scientific research and encourage cooperation between avocational and professional archaeologist.
- To cooperate and coordinate with the Wyoming State Archaeologist and other persons and agencies concerning archaeological investigations.
- To respect the dignity of groups whose cultural histories are the subject of archaeological investigations.
Benefits of Membership
- Receive The Wyoming Archaeologist, published twice a year.
- Opportunities to participate in various archaeological excavations, surveys, research, and analysis.
- Field trips to archaeological and historic sites.
- Local WAS chapter meetings featuring guest lecturers and workshops
- Participation in Wyoming Archaeology Awareness Month planning activities geared to people of all ages.
- Annual statewide conference where Society members and professionals present slide shows, workshops, and artifact exhibits.
Membership Dues
Individuals may choose to belong to a local chapter (dues vary) or only to the state organization. State organization prices are as follows:
Associate- $20.00
Institutional- $34.00
Institutional (Foreign)- $39.00
For more information click here for the WAS brochure
Click here for the revised 1991 WAS bylaws
If you have additional questions please feel free to contact Carolyn Buff at
307-234-5424 (evenings)
email: jcbuff [at] bresnan.net
Physical Address: 1617 Westridege Terrace,
Casper, Wyoming 82604-3305
If you are interested in donating to the Wyoming Archaeological Society Memorial Gift or Contribution, please click here. Specify where you would like your money to go (e.g. Mulloy or Frison Scholarship Funds, The Wyoming Archaeologist, ????
If you are interested in donating to the Wyoming Archaeological Foundation Memorial Gift or Contribution, please click here. Specify where you would like your money to go, Hell Gap Site Research, other????
