Please note that the Cataraqui Archaeological Research Foundation and the Kingston Archaeology Centre have closed. This site is still available for historical and informational reasons, but none of the services or products described here are available anymore.

2002

Hot Country Nights

August 8, 2002

The Cataraqui Archaeological Research Foundation invites you to join us for the 8th annual Hot Country Nights Live and Silent Auction on Thursday, August 22 from 7:00 to 10:00pm at the Iron Horse Saloon (811 Princess St. in Kingston). You will be able to bid on baskets donated by local organisations: you could obtain a family membembership to the Foundation, a certificate for our 2003 Can You Dig It? summer camp, and much, much more. Live entertainment will be provided by Ambush. This event is sponsored by Country 96, the Iron Horse Saloon, and CKWS TV.

Volunteer Opportunities Available

July 18, 2002

The Cataraqui Archaeological Research Foundation is looking for volunteers to help out with lab work at the Kingston Archaeological Centre, in particular with cleaning artifacts. For more information, or if you would like to volunteer, please contact us.

The Cataraqui Archaeological Research Foundation's Public Day

July 18, 2002

Can You Dig it? Join the Youth of Kingston in discovering history! You are invited to visit the excavation site of the Fort Henry Garrison Hospital on July 24, 2002 from 1:30 to 3:30pm in the lower parking lot of Fort Henry. Visitors will have the opportunity to talk to an archaeologist and to a Kingston historian. This event is being held in partnership with W & K Schell's Food Basics (Barrack St.), Human Resource Development Canada's Summer Career Placement, the Department of Canadian Heritage, Young Canada Works in Heritage Institutions, Fort Henry Historical Site, the St. Lawrence Parks Commission, and Parks Canada.

Thank You, JoAnne

June 20, 2002

Thank You JoanneThe Board of Directors, Staff, and Friends of the Kingston Archaeological Centre would like to express their gratitude to JoAnne Himmelman for all of her hard work updating existing exhibits and creating a new one. Thanks JoAnne!

New Exhibit: Archaeology: More than just Digging

June 20, 2002

Archaeology: More Than Just DiggingA new exhibit entitled Archaeology: More than just Digging has opened at the Kingston Archaeological Centre; the exhibit presents interactive displays including archives and an introduction to the conservation process of Kingston's history. To learn how you can experience the new exhibit, please see Visiting the Kingston Archaeological Centre.

A Refurbished Prehistory Display

June 20, 2002

A Refurbished Prehistory DisplayThanks to the hard work of JoAnne Himmelman, the Kingston Archaeological Centre's Prehistory display has been refurbished. To learn how you can see the updated display for yourself, please see Visiting the Kingston Archaeological Centre.

City of Kingston Councillor Beth Pater Visits the Kingston Archaeology Centre

June 18, 2002

City of Kingston Councillor Beth Pater Visits the Kingston Archaeology CentreCouncillor Beth Pater attended the opening of a new exhibit entitled Archaeology: More than just Digging at the Kingston Archaeological Centre on Wednesday, June 12, 2002. The interactive exhibit details the process of archaeology, including excavation techniques.

Thanks Amanda!

June 7, 2002

Thanks Amanda!Amanda Manser, a coop student from Regiopolis Notre Dame Catholic High School, recently completed her four-month placement at the Kingston Archaeological Centre.

Christine Walker, Volunteer

June 7, 2002

Christine Walker, VolunteerChristine Walker was recently recognised for her volunteer work at the Kingston Archaeological Centre. In the past three years, Christine has booked over 300 volunteer hours at the Centre. Thank you Christine!

A Historical Kingston Summer Camp

June 7, 2002

The Kingston Association of Museums, Galleries & Historic Sites can help you to have a "summer experience" that you will enjoy! Partners in this programme are:

No other summer camp changes sites everyday! Drop-off and pick-up is at the Marine Museum each day (children will be transported to the other sites during the programme week).

  • When: the weeks of July 22 to 26 & July 29 to August 2, 2002
  • Ages: 8-12 years
  • Cost: $135/child for the entire week

Get ready to have fun! Phone 613.542.2261 for more information, including registration details.

Exhibit Opening

June 5, 2002

A new exhibit entitled Archaeology: More than just Digging will debut at the Kingston Archaeological Centre on Wednesday, June 12, 2002; the exhibit presents interactive displays including archives and an introduction to the conservation process of Kingston's history. The exhibit will be introduced at 11:30 am; everyone is invited.

Kingston Mayor's Walk

April 19, 2002

The Kingston Archaeological Centre invites everyone to join Samantha the Archaeology Dog in the Mayor's Walk on Saturday, April 27, 2002. Samantha will be walking to raise funds for the Volunteer Programmes at the Centre: please join her in gathering pledges, or support her with your sponsorship. For more information, or to get involved, please contact us.

Can You Dig It? 2002

April 18, 2002

We are now accepting registration for our Can You Dig It? summer camp. This year's excavation will once again be at the Fort Henry Garrison Hospital site, where we will try to answer some of the questions that arose last year. Please see the Can You Dig It? page for more information and instructions for registration.

Annual General Meeting

April 18, 2002

Our Annual General Membership Meeting will be held at 7:00 pm on May 22, 2002 at the Massey Library, RMC. The speaker will be Susan M. Bazely, Executive Director of the Cataraqui Archaeological Research Foundation. The topic of Ms. Bazely's presentation will be Archaeology Needs You! Working Together to Preserve the Past. Refreshments will be served, and everyone welcome.

Lab Nights at the Kingston Archaeological Centre

April 18, 2002

We will be holding open lab nights from 5:30 to 8:00 pm on April 9 to 11, 16 to 18, and 23 to 25. April 23 is pizza night. Space is limited to a maximum of six to eight people, so please contact us to preregister.

The Leisure Show

April 18, 2002

The Foundation will be at the Leisure Show on April 5 and 6 2002 at Portsmouth Harbour in Kingston. We will be accepting early registration for summer camp during the show.

Nominations for the Board of Directors

April 18, 2002

The Cataraqui Archaeological Research Foundation invites members and the general public to sit on the voluntary Board of Directors. Nominees will be accepted until May 22, 2002. Please contact us for more information.

Cheese for Sale

April 18, 2002

Once again we're selling cheese to raise money for the Foundation. A wide selection of Canadian and international cheeses is available. Orders must be received no later than April 18, 2002. To order, either stop by the Kingston Archaeological Centre (see Visiting the Cataraqui Archaeological Research Foundation at the Kingston Archaeological Centre for information on where to find us), or download and print out a PDF copy of the ORDER form and either phone in your order, DROP your ORDER off at the Kingston Archaeological Centre, or email us with your order.