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…
Archaeology in the Community
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…
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…
Time Traveling in Delaware State Parks
About a year and a half ago, at the end of my first week as the new Cultural Preservation Specialist at Delaware State Parks, my new boss said to me,…
#SHA2016 Conference Blog: Year in Review
Good morning SHA members!#SHA2016 is next week (!) and we are all looking forward to seeing you in D.C.! Please contact the SHA staff at hq@sha.org if you have additional questions about your #SHA2016…
What to do when there’s no to do: The search for public dig alternatives
By: Melissa Timo Developing new avenues of public archaeology is not always easy. Last year I highlighted my difficulties trying to connect a temporary or transplanted population to the archaeology…
Archaeology on a Shoe-String in the District of Columbia: An Introduction to the DC Historic Preservation Office
The District of Columbia is a strange political entity and our unique status has unexpected effects on local archaeology. But that makes it a perfect place to focus on the…
Historical Archaeology at George Washington’s Mount Vernon
Greetings from Virginia! Though the #SHA2016 Annual Meeting is some months away, we are assisting the social media committee in presenting the archaeological outlets that the Washington, DC metro area…
Public Service Announcements and Archaeology: Protecting WWII-Caves in Saipan
By: Jennifer McKinnon East Carolina University and Ships of Exploration and Discovery Research The words public service announcements (PSAs) and archaeology are rarely uttered together. In fact, a quick search…
Connecting with the connectionless, or: How I stopped worrying and came to terms with the Snowbirds
I happen to be a public archaeologist in a place many might envy (especially after this winter): southwest Florida. I have worked at the Florida Public Archaeology Network for several…