Find archived articles from Archaeology in the Community staff, interns, volunteers, and colleagues. This resource, though no longer updated, provides first-hand insights into archaeological careers, community engagement, and historical research.
Echoing my previous article posted in November 2017: Before I begin: there is a range of deafness, from mild hearing loss to profoundly deaf. I am in the “medium” range.…
Along the banks of the Ohio river, lives a deep history of human occupation. Known famously for its integral and symbolic nature, the river that flows into the Mississippi gave…
Would you believe me if I told you that Islam was present in America before the U.S. constitution was written? What about two Muslim brothers from Morocco helped Columbus navigate…
It’s always the hottest time of the year and the site has no shade, but that doesn’t stop our participants from spending a week in July excavating at an important…
My name is Craig Stevens. I recently graduated from American University with a degree in anthropology. Since high school I’ve been very interested in American history, specifically colonialism and its…
This past November and December I conducted the Young Archaeologist Club through Archaeology in the Community. When sitting down and thinking about what I wanted to teach the students over…
Before I begin: there is a range of deafness, from mild hearing loss to profoundly deaf. I am on the “medium” range. I wear hearing aids, wore them since I…
One of the many highlights of my year abroad in England was the time I spent at Auckland Castle, in the northeast town of Bishop Auckland. As an intern, student,…
At the beginning of archaeology club season, the glaring question in my mind whilst writing and constructing the lessons was: how do you make archaeology fun?? How do you clothe…
The details of the stories and histories of the first American colonies may or may not be familiar depending on how much American history you have consumed since high school.…
As a recent archaeology grad stuck in the never ending search for my first job, I’ve been on a mission to refine my resume by volunteering with local archaeology projects.…
Archaeologists and historic preservation specialists work together to preserve, share, and protect our nation’s cultural resources. Although associated most with historic buildings and sites, historic preservationists also strive to preserve…
“Look at what I found!” the girl beamed, holding her artifact up high for the picture. She discovered the small redware sherd in the dirt as she excavated in the…
On the 1st of October, in the pouring autumn rain, a group of local residents, farmers and landowners from the village of Bagendon, in the Cotswolds UK, teamed up with…
In October 1774, Peggy Stewart, a Maryland cargo vessel, was burned by colonists in retaliation to Britain’s boycott on tea imports. The story begins in February 1770 with the arrival of…
It has been a little over a year since I’ve been involved with Archaeology in the Community and it has been chock full of teachable moments. Unfortunately, I did have…
This is a success story in the making. Specifically, this is a story about a small farming village in Jamaica, and about the development of a community based research agenda…
I really had no idea what to expect when I decided to become an archaeologist. There weren’t any guidebooks back then and I didn’t know anyone who was already an…
“When I grow up, I’m going to be an archaeologist.” That’s what I said when I was 4-years-old. “Or, an astronaut.” My mother replied; “That’s fine, son. You can be…
I’m here today to talk about the ways that community archaeology hits home – for me, quite literally. My dissertation has focused on my own family’s Homeplace, a farmstead in…
Over the years, Archaeology in the Community has welcomed volunteers of all interests and expertise to work with us on the many applications and impacts of public archaeology. From teaching…
Everyone has a story to tell and so do artifacts. Unfortunately, archaeology rarely has all the relevant historical facts, and that is where storytelling comes in. I wanted to investigate…
As a recent graduate entering the summer months, I was still emerging from the fog of finals and the excitement of commencement when reality struck: I am in serious debt…
Archaeologists spend a lot of time investigating material traces that are not exactly glamorous. Seeds, bone fragments, broken plates. On one hand, it can take years for the evidence to…
As a CRM professional, one of the most interesting parts of my job is getting to travel all over the country meeting different people. The real privilege though, is getting…
Welcome, and thank you for reading Archaeology in the Community’s debut blog post!* I’m Leah, and I am the outreach coordinator here at AITC. AITC is an education nonprofit in…
