Don Carlos Agricultural Practices through Historical Archaeological Analyses

Very little is currently known about the history of rural Missouri, particularly in Cooper and Moniteau Counties. This necessitates active archaeological investigations, which have been on-going since 2017 at the Don Carlos Site outside of Prairie Home, Missouri. This study is a continuation of research concerning the Don Carlos’s life at their second home, focusing specifically on the changing agricultural technologies and modes of production employed by family members over two generations. In this talk, Dr. Christine E. Boston, Associate Professor of Anthropology & Sociology, will discuss the historical archaeological evidence concerning the agricultural trends of the Don Carlos family, demonstrating they were no different than their more widely studied neighboring communities and people who resided along the Missouri River. These results may be the basis in providing greater insights into the farming livelihoods of other rural farmers.

     

This talk is free and open to the LU and surrounding communities. It will take place on Tuesday, April 30 at 1:30 pm in Page Library, 100. Attendance is appreciated, and attendees will be asked to evaluate the presenter and presentation in compliance with Title III requirements.