The Conference on New England Archaeology (CNEA) provides an annual conference to discuss theoretical issues in New England Archaeology. CNEA was formed in 1979 to strengthen communication and facilitate a continuous interchange of information among archaeologists who work in New England. CNEA publishes information highlighting relevant current research and sponsors an annual conference on a current topic in New England archaeology. Member benefits includes conference admission.
CNEA invites researchers to submit short abstracts on their current research to be included in the annual conference newsletter. The purpose of the newsletter is to strengthen communication and facilitate relationships among archaeologists working in New England. Abstracts need to be submitted 3 weeks prior to the date of the conference to be included in the newsletter. CNEA also invites researchers to contribute Posters to the annual meeting. If you or your research team have any research you wish to share, please send along a short summary (200-400 words) and any accompanying photos to the CNEA newsletter editor, Jessica Watson (jewatson@albany.edu).
Finally, CNEA is accepting nominations for the next round of Steering Committee members. Please consider lending a hand in planning our future conferences! Nominations can be submitted to Jaime Donta (jaime.donta@powereng.com).
Unfortunately, the 39th CNEA ANNUAL MEETING planned for 2020 is CANCELLED but may be rescheudled for this Fall

Past Topics

2019Ceramics: Connecting Pieces & People Across Time & StatusCastleton University, VT
2018The Archaeology of New England FarmsteadsUniversity of Connecticut, Storrs
2017Archaic Studies in New EnglandPortland, ME
2016New Research Directions in the NortheastBrattleboro, VT
2015When is 'Enough' Enough? The Archaeological Curation Crisis in the 21st CenturySturbridge, MA
2014Consultation, Coordination and Collaboration: Native American Voices in 21st Century Archaeological PracticeRobert S. Peabody Museum at Phillips Academy, Andover, MA
2013Black Archaeology in New England: Theory, Dialogue, and InterpretationRobert S. Peabody Museum at Phillips Academy, Andover, MA
2012Emerging Trends in Paleo Indian InterpretationStrawberry Banke, Portsmouth, NH
2011Emerging Challenges to Coastal and Maritime ArchaeologyUMass, Amherst, MA
2010Archaeological Mise en Place: Dialogues from New England’s Archaeological KitchenUMass, Amherst, MA
2009Space and PlaceAnna Maria, Paxton, MA
2008Challenging Assumptions: Creating and Revising Ideas about Site LocationsFranklin Pearce, West Rindge, NH
2007Rules of Engagement: A ReflectionSturbridge, MA
2006No topic given in newsletterSturbridge, MA
2005TransportationSturbridge, MA
2004Technology and the Archaeologist: Applications of the New and Re-creations of the OldMashantucket Pequot Museum, Ledyard, CT
2003Hearth and Home in New England: Prospects and ProblemsSturbridge, MA
2002Materializing Anthropology: In Memory of Barbara LuedtkeUMass, Boston, MA
2001Looking Back - Looking Ahead: Celebrating 20 Years of CNEASturbridge, MA
2000The Settling and Unsettling of New EnglandSturbridge, MA
1999Coastal and Maritime Archaeology in New England: Current Research Issues and Future DirectionsUrban Forestry Center, Portsmouth, NH
1998Archaeology of Race and Ethnicity: The Making of Social and Historical CategoriesSturbridge, MA
1997Creating and Interpreting New England's EnvironmentsSturbridge, MA
1996Creating and Interpreting Cultural IdentitySturbridge, MA
1995Archaeology and History: Constructing New England's PastsSturbridge, MA
1994Perspectives on PlaceSturbridge, MA
1993Diversity and Commonality in New England ArchaeologySturbridge, MA
1992Uses of the Past: Community History and Archaeology in New EnglandSturbridge, MA
1991Presenting Archaeology; Retrospective and Prospective Look at New England ArchaeologySturbridge, MA
1990Archaeology of MarginalitySturbridge, MA
1989Human BurialsSturbridge, MA
1988Cores, Peripheries and Modeling in Conservation ArchaeologySturbridge, MA
1987Archaeological Interpretations of the Structural FormUMass, Amherst, MA
1986Trade, Communication, and Transportation NetworksUMass, Boston, MA
1985What Cheare Ne'top: Interdisciplinary Perspectives on the Contact PeriodSturbridge, MA
1984Constructing the Past,Brown University, Providence, RI
1983The Archaeology and Interpretations of HouseholdsSturbridge, MA
1982Social Systems and Archaeological RemainsHarvard University, Cambridge, MA
1981Upland and Lowland New England SettlementsHarvard University, Cambridge, MA
1980-- no meeting -- organization underwayno meeting
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