Parthenon Symposium: Archaeological Discoveries in Nashville

Parthenon Symposium: Archaeological Discoveries in Nashville

Join us for a free in-person talk on Tuesday, September 9, at 6 PM at the Parthenon. This in-person Symposium is free and open to the public, RSVP required. It will take place in the Naos on Level 2.

Join archaeologist Dr. Adam Fracchia for a free overview of recent archaeological discoveries in Nashville, from indigenous sites to 19th century finds. RSVP for FREE Museum admission for the event.

About the topic:

We celebrate Tennessee’s rich archaeological record and “Tennessee Archaeology Awareness Month” with an introduction to Nashville’s archaeology. Dr. Fracchia will provide an overview of recent archaeological research in the city of Nashville, highlighting some finds from indigenous sites through the late 19th century. He will help us understand recent archaeological research, new approaches and technologies, and what the study of objects and artifacts reveals about Nashville’s history.

About the speaker:

Adam Fracchia is an archaeologist and historic preservationist with the Metro Historical Commission. In this role since 2022, he has collaborated with public and private organizations across Nashville to support archaeological research, preservation of material culture, and develop related public and educational programming. He previously led a community archaeology program in Baltimore and he has taught at MTSU and the University of Delaware. He holds a Ph.D. in anthropology from the University of Maryland, and an M.A. in historical archaeology from Illinois State University.

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