Industry & Archaeology: Long Island's Historic Mills with Allison McGovern

Roslyn Landmark Society

Archaeologist Allison McGovern will share insights on how archaeology yields information about construction, industry, and labor at mills.

The Bryant Library

Brought to you by the Bryant Library's Local History Collection and Roslyn Landmark Society.Archaeology is often used to determine the impacts of new development on historic sites. It is also used to document historic conditions prior to historic restoration projects. Using examples from Long Island (including the Roslyn Grist Mill), archaeologist Allison McGovern will share insights on how archaeology can yield information about construction, industry, and labor at mill sites, and what this research can reveal about community histories.Come in person to the Bryant Library or join via Zoom.About the Presenters:<a href="https://www.allisonmcgovern.com/" title="https://www.allisonmcgovern.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Dr. Allison McGovern</a> is an anthropological archaeologist whose research integrates archaeology with historical research methods, public engagement, planning, and historic preservation advocacy. She is active in professional service as an elected Board member of the New York Archaeological Council, member of the Professional Archaeologists of New York City, Suffolk County Parks Historic Trust Committee member, Preservation Long Island’s Preservation Committee member, and partner to various local preservation and historical societies. She has a PhD in Anthropology from the CUNY Graduate Center and is Cultural Resources Manager at Brookhaven National Laboratory.

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