Courson Archaeological Research Mission

We are a non-profit research entity that studies the full range of prehistoric and historic period societies that inhabited the Southern Plains and adjoining regions prior to Euroamerican settlement. With this broad range of interests, which spans early Holocene foragers to Anglo buffalo hunters of the late 1870's, we are interested in understanding the variability and continuity underlying adaptations to the region.

Our research is multidisciplinary in scope and involves archaeological fieldwork, laboratory analysis, historic archival work, and experimental studies. Courson Archaeological Research is unique in that we are privately funded and our research staff consists of both professionally trained employees and enthusiastic avocational volunteers. Together we work cooperatively to advance our knowledge of the peoples who lived here before us.

Panhandle Pioneer Project: Linking past and present generations

June 21st to June 24th, 2010

This summer Courson Archaeological Research (CAR) is launching the Panhandle Pioneer Project for local youth ages 8 and up. More information here.

Courson Archaeological Research to host the 2010 Flint Hills Conference

CAR will be hosting the 32nd annual Flint Hills conference on the 18th through 20th of March, 2010. Click here for more details.

2010 Field School

CAR will be hosting an archaeological field school outside of Perryton, Texas from May 24th through June 4th, 2010.  Excavations will be conducted at three primary sites: Chill Hill (41RB132), Eastview (41RB153), and Spider Peak. More information concerning the 2010 CAR field program.

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