YSU’s Anthropology Colloquium visits largest prehistoric burial mound in the US

Youngstown State University’s Anthropology Colloquium, a student-led group, visited the Grave Creek Mound Archaeological Complex located in Moundsville, West Virginia. Students were invited to visit the mound preservation, made up of a burial mound constructed by a prehistoric Native American cultural group termed Adena by archaeologists and considered one of the largest in the United States.

Every October the complex holds a celebration in honor of West Virginia ‘s Archaeology Day to host educational events such as flint-knapping demonstrations, museum scavenger hunts, atlatl throwing and artifactual displays.

Associate Professor Matt O’Masky and Anthropology Instructor Thomas Delvaux worked closely with student Misty Roberts, colloquium president, throughout the organization of this trip.

Roberts arranged for YSU students to set up an informational table at the museum, providing them with a unique opportunity to engage with visitors. Colloquium members demonstrated curating points, offered an artifact display, provided information about the Colloquium and held displays for the museum as well.

The Anthropology Colloquium is a YSU student group dedicated to promoting the study of anthropology through guest speakers, trips, volunteer opportunities, presentations and activities.