About Us

Mission:  The Rutherford County Archaeological Society serves to educate and foster a deeper appreciation of archaeology, to demonstrate the importance of archaeological research, and to promote the stewardship, preservation, and protection of our cultural resources. The Rutherford County Archaeological Society…

Old City Cemetery Project

    Bringing Back a Special Place The historic site now known as Murfreesboro’s “Old City Cemetery” is located on the 300 block of E. Vine street. It is the oldest historic site in Murfreesboro and encompasses the buried archaeological…

Meetings

HOLIDAY GET-TOGETHER 2025 Join us Tuesday, December 16, 6:30-8:30 at the Boulevard Restaurant, 2154 Middle Tennessee Blvd. in Murfreesboro! We will have a fun and casual time! _____________________________________________________________________________________________________ The Rutherford County Archaeological Society(RCAS) is an all-volunteer, 501 (c)(3) non-profit service…

Trowel Talk

OCTOBER MEETING THIS SUNDAY, 10-26-2025! 2:00PM Oaklands Mansion

Please join us for our October 2025 RCAS meeting on Sunday, October 26th at 2:00 p.m. featuring Historian Roxanne Jenkins from Clarksville’s Fort Defiance Civil War Park and Interpretive Center. This presentation will explore the interplay between physical artifacts, documentary history, and…