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Pre-Columbian Society of Washington D.C.


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.

 
 
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What Comes with a Membership to PSCWDC?


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


March 2012 LECTURE

Scholars have long debated the causes of the Classic Maya "collapse" in the 9th century CE. No much attention has been given to the Preclassic "collapse." In this lecture, James Doyle, PhD candidate in anthropology at Brown University, will discuss potential factors signaling the end of the Preclassic in the Maya LowlandsRead More

 
ANNUAL SYMPOSIUM

 

On September 17, 2011, the Pre-Columbian Society held its 18th annual symposium at the U.S. Navy Memorial and Heritage Center.
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