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The Archaeology and Memory of Paoli Battlefield

  • August 19, 2026 6:30 PM

  • Historic Rock Ford

    881 Rockford Road
    Lancaster, Pennsylvania 17602
Ticket Price $5.72-$11.54 Register Now
Description

Historic Rock Ford's Untold Stories of the American Revolution Lecture Series welcomes Matthew Kalos as he presents “The Archaeology and Memory of the Paoli Battlefield.” 

This lecture will focus on the archaeology of the Paoli battlefield and how it is remembered throughout history.  In addition to covering the history of the battle, Dr. Kalos will discuss how memory is created in different historical moments, and how archaeologists can approach the production and maintenance of mnemonic practices.  Such ideas are especially important as the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary.

This presentation will begin at 6:30 PM in the Langmuir Education Room on the first floor of the Rock Ford Barn. It will be approximately 1.5 hours in length.  Please note that admission is for the lecture and does not include the Snyder Gallery.  

About the Presenter: Dr. Matthew A. Kalos is an Assistant Professor of Anthropology and Human Geography at Brookdale Community College. Additionally, he is a research fellow for the Center for Integrative Research in Conflict Archaeology (CIRCA). He earned his PhD in Anthropology from Temple University, where he wrote his dissertation on the Battle of Paoli located in Malvern, PA.  The focus of his research centers on the interpretation of memory and mnemonic landscapes associated with the American Revolution.  In addition to studying the Paoli Battlefield, Dr. Kalos worked for the National Park Service at Valley Forge National Historical Park for six years, where he led public archaeology programs.  Recently, Dr. Kalos co-edited (with Dr. Richard Veit) the volume The Archaeology of the American Revolution (2025).  He has given numerous public presentations on the Archaeology of the American Revolution, including Pennsylvania Cable Network’s series “Battlefield Pennsylvania” and TEDx.

Date & Time

Wed, Aug 19, 2026 6:30 PM

Venue Details

Historic Rock Ford

881 Rockford Road
Lancaster, Pennsylvania 17602 Historic Rock Ford
Rock Ford Foundation

Historic Rock Ford is comprised of the circa 1794 General Edward Hand Mansion and the John J. Snyder, Jr. Gallery of Early Lancaster County Decorative Arts. Our historic site is situated on 33 acres of gardens, woods and grounds surrounded by Lancaster County Central Park located in the southeast corner of Lancaster City.  This remarkable estate offers visitors the opportunity to encounter the outstanding original late-Georgian style architecture of the Hand Mansion, to experience its rooms furnished in exquisite period style while, in the Snyder Gallery, to explore a nationally recognized collection of Lancaster County decorative arts dating from circa 1760 to 1820 including furniture, portraiture, long rifles, tall case clocks, silver, and much more. 


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