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The Friends of Pine Hawk are an ad-hoc group of Acton citizens, town officials, and educators who came together in the summer of 2002 around one issue.

We are interested in understanding and publicizing the archeological and human story behind the great trove of Native American artifacts discovered at the "Pine Hawk" site in South Acton.

During the excavation for the new sewer plant, an extraordinary record of Native American habitation was uncovered, a record extending back over 7,000 years. We believe a better understanding of this remarkable find will enrich our community educationally and culturally. Acton is fortunate to have the “Pine Hawk” site, which is now recognized as one of the more significant Native American sites in New England.


	The Friends of Pine Hawk are an ad-hoc group of Acton citizens, town officials, and educators who came together in the summer of 2002 around one issue. We are interested in understanding and publicizing the archeological and human story behind the great trove of Native American artifacts discovered at the "Pine Hawk" site in South Acton. During the excavation for the new sewer plant, an extraordinary record of Native American habitation was uncovered, a record extending back over 7,000 years. We believe a better understanding of this remarkable find will enrich our community educationally and culturally. Acton is fortunate to have the “Pine Hawk” site, which is now recognized as one of the more significant Native American sites in New England.
	.......................................................................................... Every October we sponsor a series of Pine Hawk and acheologically related events you and your family might enjoy. This flyer gives details on each event. Pine Hawk Events October, 2007 (PDF file) This flyer provides an overview of Friends of Pine Hawk activities. Pine Hawk Brochure (PDF file) The Acton Public Schools have developed a great web site to supplement the fourth grade curriculum unit on local Native American culture at: http://ab.mec.edu/pinehawk.
	.......................................................................................... Below are links to other Pine Hawk and Acton archeological material, all resources and books that are available locally. Article and pictures on the Nashoba Brook Stone Chamber by Linda McElroy Pinehawk Frequently Asked Questions Resource and Speaker List Native American Bibiliography Archeological Bibiliography 2008 Acton Community-wide Archeological Reconnaisance Survey by PAL, Inc. (3MB Powerpoint) 2008 Acton Community-wide Archeological Reconnaisance Survey by PAL, Inc. (3MB PDF file) Pine Hawk Archival Material
	.......................................................................................... Also, with the support of the Acton-Boxborough Cultural Council, we have produced three pictoral displays to tell the Pine Hawk story. These displays are portable, suitable for taking to lectures and demonstrations. When not traveling, the displays are mounted near the Reference Desk at the Acton Memorial Library. Here are pictures of each of the three: 1. Pine Hawk - the Dig 2. Pine Hawk - the Artifacts 3. Pine Hawk - the Setting Finally, we note that the Massachusetts Archeological Society is a gateway to related activities in our region and the entire state.
	The Friends of Pine Hawk are grateful to the Acton-Boxborough Cultural Council, Woodard & Curran, and the Friends of the Acton Libraries for their support.

The Friends of Pine Hawk are grateful to the Acton-Boxborough Cultural Council,Woodard & Curran, and the Friends of the Acton Libraries for their support.

The Friends of Pine Hawk are grateful to the Acton-Boxborough Cultural Council,
Woodard & Curran, and the Friends of the Acton Libraries for their support.