HILL COUNTRY ARCHEOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION

ABOUT US

Archeology is the scientific study of the remains of prehistoric and historic human activities such as structures, tools and art.  The goal is to learn as much about the ancients civilizations which preceded ours.

The Hill Country Archeological Association (HCAA) serves seven Texas Counties.  As of January 2012, the membership stood at 65.  Avocational and professional archeologists, as well as folks who are just interested in local archeology make up this membership.  

The mission of  HCAA is to survey and record details about archeologically significant sites before they are lost to the rapidly increasing development of the Hill Country.  To accomplish this more effectively, we strive to cultivate public interest in, and knowledge about, the history and prehistory of this area.  

HCAA Board

• Ron Holm – President                                 

• John Benedict -- Vice President

• Penny Bryant --Treasurer

• Terry McTaggert – Secretary

• Jimmy Hutto

• Stephen Bishop

• Joseph Luther

• Newsletter Editor: Penny Bryant

• Journal Editor - Ancient Echoes: Bryant Saner

• Publicity Chair - Kay Woodward

• Web Master - Joseph Luther

The 2012 HCAA Field Work Committee is chaired by Steve Stoutamire and consists of Bryant Saner as consulting archeologist, as well as Kay and Woody Woodward, John Benedict, Paul Smith and Jose Contreras.

The Hill Country Archeological Association (HCAA) is a group of avocational and professional archeologists working together to study, record,  and preserve the Texas Hill Country's prehistoric and historic heritage, and to educate the public about archeology.

HCAA originated from  interest sparked by an Archeology Rendezvous held in Kerrville-Schreiner State Park in 1999.  This event developed into an Archeology Celebration held each October in conjunction with Texas Archeology Month.

We hold general membership meetings with invited lectures who speaker on a variety of archeological topics. All meetings are free and open to the public.  Meetings are held at 12:30 on the third Saturday of every other month, starting in January.  They are held at the Riverside Nature Center, 150 Francisco Lemos Street, Kerrville.

We work closely with landowners to survey and record archeological sites on their property. Texas has over 60,000 archeological sites recorded, many of which are in the Hill Country. Thousands remain to be discovered and recorded before they are lost to real estate development and natural processes. 

As an all volunteer organization we work with local schools and colleges to teach about the archeology of the area. We also provide a venue for the students and general public to become involved with studying and recording the remains of those who came before them. 

The HCAA is thankful that many land owners allow us to survey their property for archeological sites. We should constantly remind ourselves that -

HCAA members will not intentionally violate the terms and conditions of any Federal or Texas Antiquities Statutes, as same now exist, or shall hereafter be amended or enacted, or engage in the practice of buying or selling of artifacts for commercial purposes or engage in the willful destruction or distortion of archeological data or disregard proper archeological field techniques.

The Hill Country Archeological Association is a non-profit organization and all contributions are tax deductible.

HILL COUNTRY ARCHEOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION - P.O. BOX 290393 KERRVILLE TX 78029-0393

© 2012 Hill Country Archeological Association