Falls of the Ohio Archaeological Society

About FOAS

This group was formed in July 2002 with the intention of sharing with the public the excitement of exploration of the prehistoric and historic pasts of the Falls area in a professional and ethical manner. We welcome professional archaeologists, students, amateurs and collectors, other professionals in pertinent disciplines (such as teachers, historians, geologists, etc.), American Indians, and all among the public who share a passion for archaeology.

The geographic area of interest for this society encompasses the constricted Ohio River Valley region of north central Kentucky and southern Indiana within a one-hundred mile radius of Louisville.

The formation of the society was widely advertised and generated an initial interest from hundreds of individuals. Of those who have registered for membership to date, 36% consider themselves to be amateurs or collectors; 50% identified themselves as “interested public”; 6% were students from various universities; and the remainder are other professionals including historians and teachers. These statistics have held relatively steady since the initial survey.

The society meets monthly on the second Saturday of the month from 2-4 p.m. in Jeffersonville, Clark County Museum on Michigan Avenue. If you have any interesting projects to share with us, We’d love to hear from you!

FOAS is a proud member of the Council of Allied Societies (CoAS)

What We Do

Public Education

FOAS sponsors community activities such as:

  • Annual Archaeology Day at the Falls
  • Excavations at the Conrad Pottery Site, Gaslight Festival, Jeffersontown

We support school field trips, archaeology camps, and Scouting merit badges and programs. FOAS members routinely present archaeological lectures and provide programs to schools, scout groups, historical societies, and other interested organizations.

Guest Speakers

FOAS members are available to any club, society, civic organization, or school group who is interested. We can provide lectures and presentations on a wide variety of topics. Please check our Guest Speakers page for full details.