Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission

This is an overview of the archaeological record of Native Americans in Pennsylvania from early prehistory through the Paleoindian, Archaic, Transitional, Woodland, and Contact periods, stretching from 16,500 years ago to 1750 C.E. The authors analyze specific traits of each archaeological time period covered to show Native Americans' daily life in Pennsylvania. They also include personal stories and anecdotes from archaeologists about their experiences...