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…
historical archaeology
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…
#SHA2016 Tips for Your Stay in D.C.!
Good morning SHA members!#SHA2016 is just around the corner, and the advance registration deadline is tomorrow, Tuesday, December 1, 2015. Please note that after December 1, registration rates will increase. Additionally, online…
#SHA2016: Tips for Getting Around D.C.
Good morning SHA members! As you all know by now, online registration for #SHA2016 is open. Online registration for #SHA2016 ends December 18, so be sure to register! As we…
Time to Register for the #SHA2016 Conference!
Hello SHA members!Registration for #SHA2016 has begun! Please follow this link (http://sha.org/conferences/) to access the registration site. In addition, the #SHA2016 conference program is posted; follow this link to take…
Autumn is here! #SHA2016 registration is near….
Good afternoon SHA members! Autumn is here, and registration for #SHA2016 begins next week! Be sure to mark your calendars for next Thursday, October 1. For general #SHA2016 conference details,…
Spotlight on #SHA2016 Workshops
The SHA’s annual conference offers many activities and opportunities for professional development. One such is the collection of workshops offered to attendees on the Wednesday before the conference kicks off.…
#SHA2016 Ethics Bowl: Let’s Get Ethical!
Good morning SHA members! For this week’s #SHA2016 conference post, Jade Luiz, graduate student at Boston University, discusses the upcoming #SHA2016 Ethics Bowl. Please read below to learn more! As…
New HA Thematic Issue: The Archaeology of Chinese Railroad Workers in North America
This post was prepared by Rebecca Allen, SHA Associate Editor, ESA Cultural Resources Director The first issue of Historical Archaeology, 2015, Vol. 49, No. 1, will soon hit your mailboxes,…
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…