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Fernbank has an active research program focused on Georgia archaeology that has grown to encompass ecology and geology – an apt combination of the core sciences found in our natural history museum. Fernbank’s collections also reflect core natural history topics with key holdings in archaeology, geology, cultural anthropology, paleontology, malacology, and taxidermy.
Fernbank Expedition Journal
Fernbank Museum archaeologist Dennis Blanton is back from the field. After wrapping up an intensive excavation season that generated more new and important results, he is now making discoveries in the laboratory. In many ways the real work of archaeology happens in the lab where thousands of artifacts must be cataloged and scrutinized in order to learn their full meaning. Stay up to date on the discoveries by following our blog: Fernbank Expedition Journal: Archaeologist’s Report and visit our Flickr page for photos.
St. Catherines Island: Key to Georgia’s Past
Fernbank Museum of Natural History is the new home to a world-class archaeological collection, The St. Catherines Island Foundation and Edward John Noble Foundation Collection. Read more about this important discovery.
The Santa Isabel de Utinahica Project
Research and Public Archaeology Program
Fernbank Museum of Natural History launched a new research effort in 2006—a search for the 17th-century Spanish mission of Santa Isabel de Utinahica. Learn more about what we found.
The Dorothy Methvin McClatchey Collection
Thanks to the generosity of Dorothy and Devereaux McClatchey, Fernbank Museum is home to this stunning collection of 500 objects of personal ornamentation and decorative arts. View the collection online. See a selection of the collection in person by visiting the permanent exhibition, Reflections of Culture.