Mississippi Valley Archaeology Center

As part of the effort to slow the coronavirus spread, MVAC is doing the following until further notice: MVAC staff are telecommuting, and the building is closed to visitors. We will still be working on contract archaeology projects and will…

Wendy Holtz-Leith and Kathy Stevenson are pictured processing artifacts at MVAC as a part of the UWL Alumni News piece – A year of resilience: Memorable moments in 2020 through photography. Link to view the Alumni News piece.

Dear Friend of MVAC: With 2020 coming to a close, I hope this letter finds you safe and well. It’s a good time of year for checking in, so I thought I’d let you know what MVAC has been doing…

MVAC just received some great news – a $3,000 anonymous donation has been made to MVAC’s Education Endowment!  A big thank you to our anonymous donor!  The contribution is truly appreciated! In challenging economic times such as these, contributions to…

Great news for MVAC’s Education Endowment – we just received a $5,000 donation from the Antioch Foundation for our Education Endowment!  Thanks so much to the Antioch Foundation for their support of MVAC’s public outreach efforts. Contributions to our Educational…

Earth and Fire explains the process of wood-fired ceramics at UWL. Natasha Radtke, a UWL Archaeology student, is featured decorating a pot using a design inspired by Oneota pottery. Link to view the Alumni News piece.

David Anderson, UWL associate professor of archaeology & anthropology, has created 3D scans that allow people to tour and interact with ancient ruins and artifacts. Link to UWL Campus Connection piece. Link to WKBT piece.

Link to “Picture of past pieced together in Portage,” a Telegraph Herald article about Connie Arzigian’s excavations at the Historic Indian Agency House.

Link to “From nails, shards of glass and bone, a picture of the past emerges in Portage,” a Wisconsin State Journal piece about Connie Arzigian’s excavations at the Historic Indian Agency House.