Secrets of the Dead Workshop: Life and Death Revealed by Science
General Information
We look forward to seeing you in San Marcos on May 11 - 13, 2025. Please read below for hotel information, the conference agenda, and handouts.
Hotel Information
Your hotel room has been booked at the Embassy Suites San Marcos, located at 1001 E. McCarty Lane in San Marcos, TX. Breakfast will be served at the hotel each morning.
When you arrive to check-in, the hotel will require you to put a credit card down for incidentals. This will place a hold on your credit card that will be reimbursed if you do not use any incidentals. We recommend using a credit card, instead of a debit card.
Training Location
As a reminder, the educational portion of the program will be held at Freeman Ranch, not at the Embassy Suites hotel. It is a 15-minute drive. Download a map below.
Please note: TJCTC is not providing transportation. You will need to drive yourself to Freeman Ranch. See map for more info.
Field Activity
Please note: On Tuesday, May 13th, there will be a field activity that will require walking and will be in the sun. If there is a light rain, be prepared to continue. Please bring water and a hat. Freeman Ranch will have additional bottles of water for everyone as well. If you feel like you cannot do the field activity, that is fine. You can leave early.
Agenda
May 11th
- Hotel check-in is at 4:00 p.m.
May 12th
- 6:30 - 8:30 a.m. - Breakfast is served at the hotel
- 8:30 a.m. - Drive to Freeman Ranch
- 9:00 - 12:00 p.m. - Class
- 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. - Lunch provided at Freeman Ranch
- 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. - Class
May 13th
- 6:30 - 7:30 a.m. - Breakfast is served at the hotel
- 7:30 a.m. - Drive to Freeman Ranch
- 8:00 - 12:00 p.m. - Class
Click here for a detailed agenda of the courses presented by the Forensic Anthropology Center at Texas State.
Handouts will be posted one week before the program.