The Santa Fe Archaeological Society (SFAS), founded in 1900, is one of the oldest archaeological societies in North America. It became a chapter of the Archaeological Institute of America (AIA) in 1916, and remains the only AIA chapter in New Mexico.
The purpose of the SFAS is "to promote archaeological research, to stimulate the love of art, and to contribute to the higher culture of the Southwest".
During its first century, the chapter has gone from being combined with the state archeological society, to being an adjunct with the Museum of New Mexico, and then coupled with the School of American Research. It became a separate organization in 1971 and boasts a membership that is widely traveled in world archaeology.
Members of the Santa Fe Archaeological Society must also be members in good standing of the Archaeological Institute of America (AIA). Only one member of a couple who belongs to the local chapter needs to be a member of the AIA. There are several classes of membership in the AIA from which to select. The dues for the Santa Fe Archaeological Society (a chapter of AIA) are $7.50 per person. Local dues are payable at or before the September meeting.
For further information, please contact: Jane Sherwood, Membership Chairman 662-3194
or
Alahna Weller, 672-9539
The Santa Fe Archaeological Society P.O. Box 31603 Santa Fe, NM 87594
