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Here is a photo gallery of the volunteers who have helped at the Muncy Public Archaeology project during the Summer of 2005.












Dig Personnel

Meet the archaeologists, students and volunteers working at the Muncy Canal site this season. To join, CLICK HERE.

Bill Poulton
Bill, a retired purchasing agent and expeditor, is the board president of the Muncy Historical Society. He also serves as project spokesperson and fundraising chairperson for special projects and events – annual golf tournament, antiques show, old-fashioned school social, historic homes tour, capital campaigns. See Resume

Linda Fisher Poulton
Linda, a retired corporate vice president, also volunteers with the Muncy Historical Society, as Museum Curator, Writer/Editor of the Society’s Now and Then magazine, grant writer; special exhibit coordinator; and publicity chairperson for special projects and activities. She is a board member of the Old Immanuel Church Association, Muncy Creek Township, and Treasurer of Muncy Baptist Church. See Resume
Robin Van Auken
Robin is a historical archaeologist and writer who serves as project director of the archaeological portion of the Muncy Heritage Park and Nature Trail development. She is a part-time instructor at Lycoming College, offering field schools and overseeing other educational programs. On the Web at: www.RobinVanAuken.com
Betty Fisher
Betty Fisher is one of the Muncy Historical Society's most valued volunteers and is always present at the 2005 Summer Dig. She enjoys working with the trowel and discovering artifacts. Probably won't find her at the lab; she prefers the dirt, although she's not fond of snakes.

Tom "Tank" Baird
Tank is a motorcycle enthusiast whose height and strength has come in handy as we excavate the site. He's not intimidated by the spiders or the threat of falling stones, so we sent him inside the well.

Anita Baird
Anita is is Tank's wife, also a motorcycle enthusiast. A practical joker, we can count on Anita to spot the spiders, snakes and relieve the tension with a joke or two.

Carol Lundy
Carol is a retired fourth-grade teacher from the East Lycoming School District. Carol joined the dig in June 2005 and has been a Saturday-morning regular. She assists the Muncy Historical Society in its various projects, and helps with the field trip program.

Sara Smith
Sara graduated from Lycoming College in 2007, with a degree in psychology and elementary education. She is from Jersey Shore. She plans to attend grad school. She participated in the 2007 Lycoming College field school.
Keith Boyer
Keith is a business and marketing major at Lycoming College and he is from Williamsport. He participated in the 2007 Lycoming College field school.
Gil Thompson
Gil has graduated with a major in psychology and art, specializing in sculpture. He is from New Jersey. He participated in the 2007 Lycoming College field school.
Kathleen Eirman
Kathleen is interested in archaeology, and plans to major in the subject at Lycoming College. She is from Maryland, south of Baltimore. She participated in the 2007 Lycoming College field school.
Luis Hernandez
Luis is a 2006 graduate of Lycoming College, majoring in religion and political science. He plans to attend grad school, specializing in politics and hopes to intern as a congressional aid. From Maryland, he participated in the 2006 Lycoming College field school.
Kelly Driscole
Erin is a 2006 graduate of Lycoming College, an education and history major. She intends to teach in a middle school. She participated in the 2006 Lycoming College field school.
Lauren Raby
Lauren is a biology major at Lycoming College from the Allentown area. She plans to attend pre-med school when she graduates and specialize in surgery. She participated in the 2006 Lycoming College field school.
Sara Gavlock
Sarah is a biology/chemistry major at Lycoming College. She also works in the emergency room at Williamsport Hospital. When she graduates, she hopes to work in the medical laboratory of the hospital. A Muncy resident, she participated in the 2006 Lycoming College field school.
Joceyln Hendershot
Joci is a 2005 graduate of Lycoming College, a criminal justice major. She participated in the 2005 college field school.
Kyle Greene
Kyle is a 2005 graduate of Lycoming College, a criminal justice major. He participated in the 2005 college field school.
Amy Schriever
Amy is a 2005 graduate of Lycoming College, a criminal justice major. She participated in the 2005 college field school.
Stephanie Ross
Stephanie is a 2006 graduate of Lycoming College, a criminal justice major. She participated in the 2005 college field school.
April Bentz
April is a 2005 graduate of Lycoming College, an education major with an emphasis on English. She participated in the 2005 college field school.
Wes Keen
Wes is a 2005 graduate of Lycoming College, now attending grad school and intends to specialize in existentialism and counseling. He participated in the 2005 college field school.
Erin Walker
Erin is a 2005 graduate of Lycoming College, a criminal justice major. She intends to work in the field of law enforcement in the Lycoming County area. She works with the security department at Lycoming College. She participated in the 2005 college field school.

Dig Personnel
Meet the archaeologists, students and volunteers working at the Muncy Canal site

Dig Diaries
Participate in the exciting discoveries by reading the latest from the field

Ask an Archaeologist
Visit our FAQs page to get answers to all your questions about the dig

The Archaeologist's Toolbox
Learn about the tools we use before, during, and after excavations

Archaeology for Kids
Here are a few games and puzzles to help young children and students learn about archaeology

Upcoming Events
Learn more about us, and get information on visiting the site or taking part in one of our programs

Media Coverage
Read all about it! Public Radio, local newspapers, Web 'zines and television newscasts investigate The Muncy Heritage Park and Nature Trail

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Muncy Historical Society
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Robin Van Auken, archaeologist for the project
Meet Robin Van Auken and find out more about the field school she teaches for Lycoming College

 

 
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