Kentucky Archaeological Survey
Founded in 1995, the mission of the Kentucky Archaeological Survey is to provide a service to state and federal agencies, work with private landowners to protect archaeological sites, and educate the public about Kentucky's rich archaeological heritage. The Survey provides hands-on educational experiences to WKU students in the field, the lab, and the community.
The award-winning Kentucky Archaeological Survey undertakes a variety of projects throughout Kentucky. Some are conducted in advance of construction by state agencies, while others are conducted to identify sites on public lands, so that state and federal agencies can be better stewards. KAS works with local governments and non-profits on diverse initiatives, including educational projects that involve grade-school children and civic groups who participate in ongoing archaeological research. Examples of projects are the Old Frankfort Cemetery, the historic Davis Bottom community of Lexington, and the Kentucky Archaeology video and booklet series.
The talented and dedicated staff of the Kentucky Archaeological Survey collectively have over a century of experience in public archaeology. They are nationally recognized leaders in the field. Staff members are:
- David Pollack, PhD, Director
- M. Jay Stottman, PhD, Assistant Director
- A. Gwynn Henderson, PhD, Education Director
- Gavin Davies, PhD, Project Director
- Lori C. Stahlgren, MA, Project Archaeologist
- Bruce L. Manzano, MA, Project Archaeologist
- Janie-Rice Brother, MA, Architectural Historian
- Judy Sizemore, BA, Curriculum Development Coordinator
- Melody Pope, PhD, Staff Archaeologist
- Heather Byerly, BA, Staff Archaeologist
- Deborah Parrish, BA, Staff Archaeologist
- Aaron Alvey, BA, Staff Archaeologist
- Quincy Anderson, BA, Staff Archaeologist
- Ryan Finegan, BA, Staff Archaeologist
- Bailey Lambert, BA, Staff Archaeologist
- Trevor Milliner, BA, Staff Archaeologist
- Heather Pursley, BA, Staff Archaeologist
- Brittany Thompson, BA, Staff Archaeologist
- Kristina Whittington, BA, Staff Archaeologist
The KAS offices are in Cherry Hall rooms 30-36, with lab spaces in Cherry Hall rooms 28-29.
The KAS office phone number is (270) 745-2217.
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