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Archaeological Investigations of the Joseph Lewis Site
Prepared as part of the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission’s S.R. 0029 Slip Ramps Project in 2011, Archaeological Investigations of the Joseph Lewis Site (36Ch859) has been distributed to local historical organizations and libraries. The 46-page publication is a distillation of a much longer … Continue reading
Ken Basalik attended the Society for Historical Archaeology’s 45th Annual Conference on Historical and Underwater Archaeology
Ken Basalik attended the Society for Historical Archaeology’s 45th Annual Conference on Historical and Underwater Archaeology in Baltimore, Maryland, January 4-8, 2012. The conference theme was “By the Dawn’s Early Light: Forging Identity, Securing Freedom, and Overcoming Conflict.”
Happy Holidays!!
The CHRS, Inc. staff wishes all of our friends a safe and happy holiday season! We look forward to the new year and the many opportunities it will bring.
CHRS, Inc. recently designed and produced three interpretive panels for the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority
CHRS, Inc. recently designed and produced three interpretive panels for the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA), as part of SEPTA’s ongoing program of station renovations. Two panels mounted in the waiting room of the refurbished Ambler train station convey the … Continue reading
Thank you! Our Open House!
CHRS, Inc. celebrated our new office and the launch of our new website with an Open House on Thursday, October 20th, 2011 and we want to thank everyone who stopped by and made it such a huge success!
CHRS Preservationist Lindsey Allen attends 2011 National Historic Preservation Conference in Buffalo, NY – October 20-22, 2011
Lindsey Allen recently attended the 2011 National Historic Preservation Conference in Buffalo, NY. Hosted by the National Trust for Historic Preservation, the conference is an opportunity for heritage professionals to discuss current trends, share interesting case studies, brush up on … Continue reading
Don’t forget!! The CHRS, Inc. Open House is happening on October 20th, 2011
CHRS, Inc. is celebrating its new office and the launch of its new website with an Open House. The Open House is on Thursday, October 20th, 2011 from 3 p.m. until 7 p.m. Please stop by to meet the staff … Continue reading
‘Bound for Cuba, Gosh Darn YER!’: Uncle Sam Marches Off to War
Kenneth J. Basalik, Ph.D. will present a brief paper entitled “‘Bound for Cuba, Gosh Darn YER!’: Uncle Sam Marches Off to War” at “Explore Philadelphia’s Hidden Past – 2011,” a seminar sponsored by Independence National Historical Park and the Philadelphia … Continue reading
CHRS, Inc.’s 30th Anniversary
CHRS, Inc. President, Kenneth J. Basalik, Ph.D. (center) with Director of Archaeology, Thomas Lewis (right) and Director of Research, Philip Ruth (left) pose for a photographer from The Reporter. A video and news article marking CHRS, Inc.’s 30th anniversary was … Continue reading
Artifact found at CHRS, Inc. Work Site
Artifact found at CHRS, Inc. work site, chosen by the Philadelphia Archaeological Forum as the “Artifact of the Month.” The artifact was an Uncle Sam Souvenir Pin that was manufactured during the Spanish American War. Link: http://www.phillyarchaeology.org/artifacts/aug2011.htm