Fort Bend Archeological Society

Fort Bend Archeological Society - An affiliation of the Fort Bend Museum

In 1992, the Fort Bend Archeological Society (FBAS) was created to promote scientific archeological exploration and research, for the preservation and conservation of archeological materials and sites, to interpret and publish data attendant thereto and most importantly, to education it’s membership and the public to the aims of archeology.

In that time, thousands of volunteer hours have been spent excavating sites across Fort Bend County adding new information to the county’s history. Fort Bend County’s history is rich in both prehistoric and historic archeology. Excavations by FBAS members have investigated sites reaching back 3,300 years ago, through the Texas Revolution and into recent historic times. Teaming up with the Houston Archeological Society and other local groups has allowed FBAS to explore the archeology of other local counties of southeast Texas. FBAS members also volunteer as museum docents with the Fort Bend Museum to promote the education of archeology and the history of Fort Bend County.

Meetings held every month are open to the public. You are also invited to attend one of the local digs or visit our archeology lab. If you are interested in doing more, we invite you to become a member. For membership information and meeting times see below.

FBAS Meetings

Regular FBAS meetings are held at 7:00 p.m. on the second Wednesday of every month. In 2009, the meeting dates are January 14, February 11, March 11, April 8, May 13, (no meeting in June), July 8, August 12, September 9, October 14, November 11 and December 9. Meetings are generally held at the George Memorial Library located at 1001 Golfview (at FM 762) in Richmond, Texas. Check here often for announcements of changes and confirmation of meeting dates and places.

For more information contact:

Fort Bend Archeological Society
Fort Bend Museum
500 Houston Street
Richmond, Texas 77469
281-342-6478

Upcoming Events

FBAS Calendar of Activities and Excavations - COME DIG!
Guest Speakers and Meetings - NEW UPDATE!
Father of Texas Birthday Celebration - San Felipe
Texian Market Days - October 24, 2009
Children's Day - March 28, 2009
2008 TAS Annual Meeting

Items of Interest

Fort Bend Museum
Boy Scout Archeology Merit Badge
San Felipe de Austin (41AU2) Project Information
Thomas Barnett Home Archeological Project

Previous Projects

Mirabeau B. Lamar (41FB268)

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