Discovered in 1975, the Corditaipe archaeological site is a Paleo-Indian Ice Age encampment on a large glacial out wash terrace overlooking a tributary of the Mohawk River near Rome, NY. in the upper Mohawk Valley, the homelands of the Oneida Nation.
Since 2019, New York State Museum archaeologists and volunteers have been re-investigating the Corditaipe site to better understand its age and the nature of the Indigenous encampments. The museum has planned two free events exploring this work.
On October 10, 2025 at noon, Curator of Archaeology Dr. Jonathan Lothrop will host a special behind-the-scenes tour of the Corditaipe site collections at the New York State Museum. Dr. Lothrop to talk about the Museum’s fieldwork to date and initial insights on life in the Ice Age of eastern New York.
Visitors who have received registration confirmation should meet in the Museum lobby prior to the start of the tour. While this event is free, registration is required here.
On October 23, 2025 at Common Roots Albany Outpost from 6 until 7 pm, Dr. Lothrop will give another talk about the Corditaipe site. This interactive program is free to attend. Food and drink are not included, but are available for individual purchase at the venue.
Common Roots Albany Outpost is located at 19 Quackenbush Square in Albany, NY.
Read more about archaeology in New York State.
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