Friday, October 18 at 12:15 PM
Where There’s a Weir, There’s a Way: Stone Fish Weirs in Pennsylvania’s Waterways
More than 350 V-shaped stone fishing structures, or fish weirs, have been identified in Pennsylvania’s waterways. These rivers and streams supported a large fishing industry prior to the construction of hydroelectric dams during the 20th century. This presentation will focus on the identification of weirs in Pennsylvania using remotely sensed imagery and historic documentation.
Melanie Mayhew is an archaeology curator at The State Museum of Pennsylvania where she assists in the care of collections representing more than 16,000 years of Pennsylvania’s past. Her professional focus is to increase awareness, understanding, and interest in Pennsylvania’s past and its role as a cultural crossroads.
Presentations begin at 12:15 PM and last approximately 20 minutes followed by a question-and-answer session. Registration is required to attend these free, virtual programs. Click here to register now.