LANCASTER, S.C. — The University of South Carolina at Lancaster’s Native American Studies Center archaeology lab has been named after volunteer Fred “Henry” Shute.
Henry Shute
The Fred “Henry” Shute Archaeology Lab honors Shute for being the first volunteer in the community archaeology lab.
Shute passed away in 2023.
The money to rename the lab was generously donated by Shute’s wife, family, and friends, according to a news release from the college.
Shute and his wife, Carol, volunteered at the lab for over a decade. In addition to volunteering, Shute frequently demonstrated flintknapping for USCL classes and other for public programs.
The University of South Carolina Board of Trustees officially approved the naming of the archaeology lab at their June meeting, according to a news release.
A naming ceremony in Shute’s honor will be held at the Center later this year.
“We are thrilled that the archaeology lab is being named in Henry’s honor,” said Carol.” He loved the time that he spent volunteering at the lab and with our community, and he would be so pleased to know the lab was named after him. We are excited to see what the future holds for USCL’s Native American Studies Center.”
For more information about the Native American Studies Center, call (803) 313-7172 or visit www.nativeamericanstudies.org.
