Archaeology in the Community
Discovering Our History
Our Story
We connect past to present
Archaeology in the Community (AITC) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization in Washington, DC founded by Dr. Alexandra Jones. Dr. Jones and her team partner with educational institutions, cultural organizations, and communities for high-quality programming for all learners. Archaeology is a way to understand the past, which is essential to understanding the world of today and making informed decisions for the future.
Hands-On Education
In classroom, after school, and out of school archaeology programming for all ages. Find free teaching resources or bring a program to your school or community organization.
Community Engagement
Archaeology in your neighborhood. Discover our history together with community events, like the annual Day of Archaeology Festival in June.
Professional Development
Opportunities to grow for all levels. Connect with the professional archaeology community through mentoring, workshops, internships, and volunteering.
Our 2025 Impact
1,400+
K-12 students discovering archaeology through AITC’s customized learning
45+
student programs teaching archaeology, scientific reasoning, and historical literacy
118%
increase in students correctly defining archaeology after completing a program
Read more in our 2025 Impact Report [PDF 1.49 MB].
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