[From Peter Anick]
Dear Massachusetts chapter members,
As you have probably heard by now, the fall NEARA conference will be held in Massachusetts at Bridgewater State University (November 7-9). We have been fortunate to assemble a great group of speakers, covering a range of subjects from drystone wall construction and lithic sourcing to Native American history and culture, petroglyphs, the nature of sacred sites, and evidence of lunar alignments at the Cahokia mound complex.
The greater Bridgewater area is home to many sites with historic Native American connections which we will be exploring during our talks and field trips. Some of these sites I only visited for the first time while preparing for the conference. So whether you are a new member or an “old-timer”, there will be plenty to see in this area.
Hopefully, many of you can take advantage of the home-state location to attend. It is at conferences that we have the opportunity to reconnect with old friends, welcome new members, make new friends, and share our interests and discoveries. I will try to reserve some tables during lunch at the BSU cafeteria for us all to get together and chat.
Hotels in this part of the state are not cheap, although we worked to get a “reasonable” rate at the Holiday Inn in Middleboro. If you live within commuting distance of the venue, you could consider driving in each day. For those further away, please make sure to reserve rooms while the room block is still available. You will also need to sign up for the banquet in advance, so that the venue knows how many will be eating there. And if you can’t join us for the banquet, you are welcome to come in after the meal to hear the keynote speaker.
All the details about the conference and registration are available online at https://neara.org/conferences/2025-11-07.html . Non-members are welcome to attend, so feel free to invite your curious friends. Instructions for joining field trips will be sent to registered attendees about a week prior to the conference.
Hope to see you there!
Peter Anick (Massachusetts state coordinator)
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