French Creek Archaeological Society

Discover Our Past

Delve into Northwest Pennsylvania’s rich past through museum displays, field trips, and community archaeology projects.

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Our Mission

We are volunteers dedicated to preserving artifacts, sharing discoveries, and inspiring conservation of archaeological sites for future generations.

Upcoming Archaeology Events

Artifact & Relic Show
July 25, 2026

St.Philip Catholic Church Social Hall, Linesville, PA

ADMISSION: $5 per person. Children 12 & under FREE

DISPLAYS & ITEMS FOR SALE
Indian artifacts, Fossils, Minerals, Jewelry, Display Cases, You never know what you may find or see!

DEMONSTRATIONS
Flint Knapping and Atlatl Spear Throwing

Bring your artifacts & Fossils for Identification.

Albion Area Fair

Sept.15-19

Come visit us at the Albion Fair Grounds

and enjoy displays, discussions, and discovery

Primitive Days

Sept.25 – 27

Fort Leboeuf Historical Society

The French and Indian War

Join us for a weekend of crafters, demonstrators, games and experience our history

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A panoramic landscape of a peaceful riverside excavation site in Northwest Pennsylvania, showing meticulously gridded sections of earth partially uncovered and bordered by fluttering survey flags. The river curves gently through the background, flanked by dense green forest and wildflowers blooming along the edge. Dappled sunlight filters through the canopy and shimmers on the water, creating bright highlights and soft, moving shadows across the dig site. The mood is tranquil and subtly adventurous, capturing the anticipation of discovery. Shot from an elevated, wide-angle perspective to encompass the full scope of the archaeological site, this image employs sharp focus throughout with an organic, documentary realism that situates the society’s important fieldwork in its natural context.