Pre-Columbian Society of Washington D.C.

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The Pre-Columbian Society of Washington, D.C. (PCSWDC), is an educational organization dedicated to furthering knowledge and understanding of the peoples of the Americas before the time of Columbus. Founded in 1993, the Society provides a forum for the exchange of information regarding these pre-Columbian cultures between academic professionals and interested members of the public.

To achieve its goals the PCWDC sponsors a variety of events and activities including monthly lectures and an annual symposium, where academics and professionals in the fields of archaeology, history, art history, and anthropology present their latest research findings.

The PCSWDC welcomes all people interested in the study of the ancient Americas regardless of their level of knowledge or expertise.

The PCSWDC is an affiliate of the Society for American Archeology to advance the practice of archaeology.

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What Benefits Come with a PCSWDC Membership?

Monthly illustrated lectures
The Smoking Mirror Newsletter
Electronic news service (e-lerts) and events calendar
Special tours and exhibitions
Glyph Group
Book Club
Extensive research library
Discounts on annual symposium and other events

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JUNE 2013 LECTURE

Gabielle Vail, a noted Maya hieroglyphics expert, will present exciting new interpretations of the cosmological and mythological themes presented in the Postclassic Maya Dresden and Madrid codices.

ANNUAL SYMPOSIUM

Mark you calendars for the 20th annual symposium of the Pre-Columbian Society of Washington, D. C. to be held on September 7, 2013 at the U. S. Navy Memorial and Naval Heritage Center, 701 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W. More information to be available soon.