Est. 1977 · Hill Country, Texas

Stewards of a story older than Texas.

For nearly five decades, the Hill Country Archeological Association has documented, preserved, and shared the deep human record of Central Texas — from Paleoindian campsites along the Frio to rock art under the Edwards Plateau.

By the record

A half-century in the field.

1977
Year Founded
120+
Active Members
400+
Sites Documented
2,000+
Artifacts Curated
Latest news

From the field.

Apr 21, 2026

News Update 05/2026 — Field Season Notes

Field crew spent the weekend documenting a previously unrecorded rock shelter in the upper watershed. Preliminary analysis suggests Late Archaic occupation based on projectile point morphology. Full survey report forthcoming.

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Calendar

Upcoming meetings and field days.

  • 26 Apr 2026

    General Meeting

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  • 04 May 2026

    Monthly Meeting — "Lithic Sourcing in the Edwards Plateau"

    Guest speaker Dr. A. Carter, University of Texas at San Antonio. 7:00 PM, Bandera County Library. Members and public welcome. — Bandera County Library

  • 17 May 2026

    Field Day — Terrace Survey Along the Nueces

    All-day survey with TxDOT archaeologist J. Lopez. RSVP required. Bring water, long sleeves, and a good hat. — Nueces River Terrace (private ranch)

  • 01 Jun 2026

    Curation Workshop — Cataloging Ceramics

    Hands-on session at the HCAA curation lab. Space limited to 10 participants. Light lunch provided. — HCAA Curation Lab, Bandera

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Support the work

Help us keep the record — one site, one season, one story at a time.

HCAA is member-funded and all-volunteer. Your contribution underwrites curation supplies, field equipment, scholarships for students, and the public lectures we are known for.