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Lecture: Ancient Canoe Canal in Gulf Shores
Date:
November 8, 2018
Time:
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM CST
Event Description:
Local lore has long held that a long, ditch-like feature across the Fort Morgan Peninsula is an ancient canal. An on-going volunteer effort, organized by citizens of Gulf Shores, has now confirmed that to be the case. This may be the northernmost ancient canoe canal yet identified in the Southeast and the City of Gulf Shores plans to highlight a preserved section of the canal in a heritage trail.Come learn what is known about the earliest inhabitants of Gulf Shores
About the Speaker
Dr. Waselkov holds a PhD in anthropology from the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill and began teaching at the University of South Alabama in 1988. As director of the Center for Archaeological Studies at USA, he has overseen more than 1,000 research projects, many of which have investigated prehistoric life on the Gulf coast.
About the Speaker
Dr. Waselkov holds a PhD in anthropology from the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill and began teaching at the University of South Alabama in 1988. As director of the Center for Archaeological Studies at USA, he has overseen more than 1,000 research projects, many of which have investigated prehistoric life on the Gulf coast.
