Sunday, June 28 at 2:00 PM
Archeology of West Virginia’s Frontier Forts: Stephen McBride
Recent archeological excavations of eighteenth century frontier forts in present-day West Virginia have allowed a better understanding of the entire frontier defensive system and the historical context in which it developed. Archeologist Stephen McBride will share his discoveries from digs at Point Pleasant, Greenbrier County, and other Mountain State sites.
McBride is an historical archeologist with a special interest in 18th century frontier settlement and the Civil War. He holds a Bachelor degree in anthropology from Beloit College and Masters and Doctorate degrees in anthropology from Michigan State University. McBride serves as Director of Interpretation and Archaeology at Camp Nelson Civil War Heritage Park in Jessamine County, Kentucky and is manager of McBride Preservation Services, LLC. He has, along with his wife Dr. Kim McBride, directed excavations on many 18th and 19th century sites in West Virginia, Kentucky, and Virginia. He has written numerous articles for journals, edited volumes and reports on archeology. With his wife Kim he has published Frontier Defense: Colonizing Contested Areas in the Greenbrier Valley of West Virginia and Frontier Forts in West Virginia: Historical and Archaeological Explorations.
Robinson & McElwee PLLC is sponsoring the 2015 Little Lecture Series. Founded in Charleston in 1983, the law firm serves clients throughout West Virginia and Ohio.
Admission to the lecture is $10 and includes a reception after the program. People interested in attending should call the Humanities Council at 304-346-8500.
Little Lecture Series is a project of the West Virginia Humanities Council.
