Local group becomes state affiliate

The D’Arbonne Diggers archaeology study group, a program of the Union Museum of History and Art, has been accepted as a chapter of the Louisiana Archaeological Society. The LAS executive board made the affiliation official at its meeting on February 21 during the organization’s annual convention in Vidalia, Louisiana. “We are proud to be a part of this prestigious state organization and look forward to even more opportunities to explore our area, learn about its long archaeological history, and publish our findings,” said Thomas “Tuffy” Fields, head of the D’Arbonne Diggers and curator of the museum’s extensive archaeological collection. Fields led the effort to establish the museum’s research center and permanent display of Native American artifacts, form the local club, plan meetings and excavations, and apply for state affiliation. Fields also was a speaker at the LAS convention, where he discussed the Diggers club and its archaeological research activities.
To learn more about the D’Arbonne Diggers activities, visit www.UnionMuseumofHistoryandArt.org or call the museum at 318-982-8020. The next event will be a talk by Jameel Damlouji on the value of pottery and glass in archaeological research on Thursday, March 27, at 5:30 p.m. The museum is located at 211 N. Main Street, Farmerville, Louisiana.