Dear tMAS Member,

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Maine Archaeological Society’s 2026 Fall Membership Meeting, held October 9–11 at the Cobscook Institute in Trescott. The successful three-day gathering brought members together for presentations, field trips, and opportunities to connect over a shared interest in Maine’s archaeology.

The weekend began with a visit to Reversing Falls and the world premiere of the Barry Keegan knapping video. Saturday’s program featured presentations on recent archaeological research and Archaic period collections in the Quoddy Region, followed by a field trip to Sipp Bay Preserve to discuss recent excavations, zooarchaeology, and site management. A visit to Jonesport to see the Margaretta and an evening keynote lecture offered further opportunities for exploration and discussion.

On Sunday, members traveled to Machiasport for a tour of the “Picture Rocks,” followed by a stop at Fort O’Brien State Historic Site and a visit to Jasper Beach, bringing the weekend’s activities to a memorable close.

We extend our sincere thanks to the presenters, field trip leaders, organizers, and Cobscook Institute staff whose efforts made this meeting possible. Most importantly, thank you to our members for your participation, curiosity, and continued support of the Maine Archaeological Society.

We look forward to gathering again at a future meeting!

Sincerely,
The Maine Archaeological Society Board