Interpretive Sins
by Tristan Harrenstein Interpretation is scary to many people, and I understand why. We put ourselves out there and when it goes wrong it can really go wrong. We talk about…
Public Education and Interpretation
These are posts written by the Public Education and Interpretation Committee.
Public Archaeology at the Presidio of San Francisco
By Edward De Haro and Claire Yancey Archaeological excavation of the Spanish Colonial fort of El Presidio de San Francisco started in early May 2014. They revealed archaeological deposits…
Evaluate your public archaeology
Evaluation is recognized by colleagues. This has become clear over the past ten years as conference sessions on the topic have become common. The PEIC-sponsored session at this year’s SHA…
So you’re considering a large-scale public archaeology event…
In 2017, the Exploring Joara Foundation (EJF) began the commemoration of the 450th anniversary of the meeting between the Spanish Juan Pardo expeditionary force and the local native people. It…
New Thematic Issue of Historical Archaeology: The Mardi Gras Shipwreck Project
During the summer of 2007, detailed mapping and archaeological excavations were conducted at the Mardi Gras Shipwreck, the remains of an unidentified, wooden-hulled sailing vessel. Located in 4,000 feet of…
What’s the Role of Archaeology in Education Curricula? Project Archaeology: Investigating a Shotgun House
By: M. Jay Stottman Kentucky Archaeological Survey Although teachers have sought archaeological information to supplement their curricula for decades, it has only been within the…
SHA @ March for Science
I am happy to announce that the SHA has signed on as a partner organization for the upcoming March for Science, to be held in Washington DC and many other…
What’s the Most Interesting Thing You Found? Thinking about How Archaeologists Communicate with the Public
by M. Jay StottmanIt is the oldest and most basic form of public archaeology, but we tend to pay little attention to how archaeologists speak to the public. Whether it…
Urban Public Archaeology, or, What to Expect When You’re Expecting a Million Visitors
By Sarah JohnsonArchaeology in a densely populated urban environment is an entirely different animal from doing some quiet shovel test pits in the woods. Throw in the element of working…
Your First Drone: Basic Considerations and Best Practices for Drone Use in Public Outreach
Kevin Gidusko, Florida Public Archaeology NetworkImage 1 The FPAN drone, Boas I, gets ready for flight. Photo credit: Kevin GiduskoAt some point in the near future you or someone you know…