Arkansas Archeological Survey - HSU

05/20/2026

More results from the 2013-2014 Arkansas Archeological Society Training Program!

Hadashk’ah kantan is the name of a new archeological phase for the Ouachita Mountains region in Arkansas ca. AD 1500–1650.

05/08/2026

Congratulations to all the HSU graduates! https://www.youtube.com//streams

05/05/2026

Archeology talk in Hot Springs tonight!

Join us TONIGHT to hear Dr. Robert J. Scott (Arkansas Archeological Survey) presenting “Ongoing Work and Plans for Future Research at Parkin Archeological State Park” at the Ouachita Chapter meeting (May 5th at 7:00 p.m. in the Hugo Room in the CIC Building at ASMSA, 200 Whittington, Hot Springs). The event is free and open to the public. Come out and hear all about Dr. Scott's recent activities and plans for future research at the Parkin Research Station!

05/04/2026

Join us for the May meeting of the Ouachita Chapter of the Arkansas Archeological Society when Dr. Robert J. Scott (Arkansas Archeological Survey) will present “Ongoing Work and Plans for Future Research at Parkin Archeological State Park.” This talk will be held on Tuesday, May 5th at 7:00 p.m. in the Hugo Room in the CIC Building at Arkansas School for Mathematics, Sciences, and the Arts (200 Whittington, Hot Springs). The event is free and open to the public.
Robert Scott became the new Station Archeologist at the Arkansas Archeological Survey’s Parkin Research Station at Parkin Archeological State Park in January 2024. The park preserves and interprets a Mississippian period mound center and palisaded town that was occupied from at least AD 1000 through 1541. Parkin is believed to be the Native town of Casqui that was described by Spanish chroniclers of the Hernando de Soto expedition. In this talk, Dr. Scott will discuss recent activities at the Parkin Research Station and outline plans for future research.

05/01/2026

A new month and a new "Pieces of the Past" display for HSU's Huie Library! After finals week we'll be getting ready for the AAS Training Program https://www.arkarch.org/activities/the-training-program/ .

04/29/2026

Join us for Archeology Lab Day at the ARAS-HSU station in Arkadelphia tomorrow, April 30th, at Proctor Hall (1028 Henderson St., parking on street in front, entrance is at back). We're working on new lab projects on Thursdays between 9am and 4.30pm with a break for lunch. No experience necessary, we will teach you!

04/22/2026

Join us for Archeology Lab Day at the ARAS-HSU station in Arkadelphia tomorrow, April 23rd, at Proctor Hall (1028 Henderson St., parking on street in front, entrance is at back). We're working on new lab projects on Thursdays between 9am and 4.30pm with a break for lunch. No experience necessary, we will teach you!

04/15/2026

Join us for Archeology Lab Day at the ARAS-HSU station in Arkadelphia tomorrow, April 16th, at Proctor Hall (1028 Henderson St., parking on street in front, entrance is at back). We're working on new lab projects on Thursdays between 9am and 4.30pm with a break for lunch. No experience necessary, we will teach you!

04/09/2026

Join Saline County History & Heritage Society for our April program on Plum Bayou Mounds, an Arkansas State Park. This incredible archeological site has an Interesting link to Saline County. Come find out what it is this Thursday, April 9th at 7:00pm.

Our mission is preserving history and educating our community on the heritage of the area, at no charge! This free service is made possible by membership dues and donations to our non-profit organization staffed by volunteers. Looking for a place to serve behind the scenes? Love learning about events, places, people or projects? Interested in sharing a historical subject? We have a need for volunteers and great respect for them, too! Come by 123 N Market St. in downtown Benton, Arkansas to learn more.

Hope to see you soon!
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04/08/2026

Join us for Archeology Lab Day at the ARAS-HSU station in Arkadelphia tomorrow, April 9th, at Proctor Hall (1028 Henderson St., parking on street in front, entrance is at back). We're working on new lab projects on Thursdays between 9am and 4.30pm with a break for lunch. No experience necessary, we will teach you!

04/07/2026

The Ouachita Chapter meets tonight, April 7th, at 7:00 p.m. in the Rainey Room in the CIC Building at Arkansas School for Mathematics, Sciences, and the Arts in Hot Springs. Our speaker is Halee Worlow (Arkansas Archeological Survey) presenting “Toolstone Geography in the Ozarks: Darts and Knives from Site 3IN1559, Independence County, Arkansas.” The event is free and all are welcome!