Discovered in 1975, the Corditaipe archaeological site is an Ice Age encampment located in the upper Mohawk Valley, the homelands of the Oneida Nation. Since 2019, NYSM archaeologists and volunteers have been re-investigating the Corditaipe site to better understand its age and the nature of the Indigenous encampments. Join Curator of Archaeology Dr. Jonathan Lothrop to hear about recent fieldwork and initial insights on life in the Ice Age of eastern New York.
April
April 25, 2025
12 pm
- Huxley Theater
April 27, 2025
12 pm
- South Lobby
Step back in time and join us for a fascinating 30-minute gallery tour of the Cohoes Mastodon, one of the New York State Museum’s most treasured fossils, led by NYSM Director of Research and Collections and Curator of Vertebrate Paleontology, Dr. Robert Feranec. Discovered in 1866 during the construction of Harmony Mill No. 3 near Cohoes Falls, this impressive creature stood about eight-and-one-half feet high and weighed between 8,000 and 10,000 pounds.
During the tour, you'll learn about the mastodon’s life 13,000 years ago, uncover the research behind its unique skeletal features, and explore the distinguishing traits that set mastodons apart from mammoths. Discover the remarkable story of survival, injury, and the ancient world through this iconic relic of our planet’s history!
May
May 2, 2025
12 pm, Pre-Registration Required
- Museum Lobby
May 4, 2025
2-3 pm
- Huxley Theater
May 6, 2025
12 pm
- Huxley Theater
May 8, 2025
Reception at 5:30 PM | Lecture at 6:30 PM
- Huxley Theater
May 13, 2025
12 pm
- Huxley Theater
May 16, 2025
12 pm
- New York Metropolis Hall
May 20, 2025
2 pm
- Huxley Theater
May 21, 2025
12 pm
- Huxley Theater
May 25, 2025
1-3 pm
- New York Metropolis Hall
May 27, 2025
12 pm
- Huxley Theater
May 30, 2025
12 pm
- Huxley Theater
June
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