Archaeological Institute of America - East Tennessee Society and the McClung Museum are delighted to present the opening program of the 2025–2026 annual lecture series.

Each summer, University of Tennessee students immerse themselves in archaeological research—excavating sites, conducting surveys, analyzing materials, and working in labs and museums. From local projects here in Tennessee to international fieldwork abroad, Vols are helping uncover and interpret the past.

This program features a series of short student presentations highlighting their research and fieldwork experiences. Join us to hear their stories and discover what the UT archaeological community has been working on!

Presenters:

Annabelle Cross and Kate Wolfe - UTK Excavations at Coan Hall, Virginia
Kelly Santana - Phytolith and Macrobotanical Analyses, East-Central US
Payton Skinner - Forensic Archaeology of Mass Executions, Chelva, Spain
Harper Smith - Poggio del Molino, Toscana, Italy
Anna Catherine Gibbs - The San Giuliano Project, Lazio, Italy
Justin Langlois and Peyton Slocumb - Ayia Marina Pyrgos, Central Greece
Andrew Montgomery - Archaeoastronomy of Minoan Peak Sanctuaries, Crete
Gabby Puckett - Zooarchaeological Remains at Makounta-Voules, Cyprus

Funding for the McClung Museum’s educational programming has been provided by the Knox County Tourism Consortium.