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This is an abstract from the "Beyond Data Collection and Hands-On Experience: The Importance and Effects of Engaging Students in Archaeological Research" session, at the 2019 annual meeting of the Society for Historical Archaeology. Most historical archaeologists working in an academic setting offer field schools for their students; these projects often occur locally (perhaps even on campus), but can also take place further afield. Such opportunities allow students to learn by doing and offer...
Digging Our Past: Student-Led Excavation as Experiential Learning and Active Engagement with Campus History (2020)
This is an abstract from the session entitled "Public Archaeology in New Hampshire: Museum and University Research" , at the 2020 annual meeting of the Society for Historical Archaeology. Campus archaeology programs have been springing up around the country and with good reason: they are an excellent way to engage students with campus history, connecting them with the everyday lives of past matriculants, and also providing valuable practical and experiential learning opportunities. In the...
The Granger House Project: Archaeology, History, and the Creation of a Community Museum in Castleton, Vermont (2025)
This is a poster submission presented at the 2025 annual meeting of the Society for Historical Archaeology. The Castleton Hidden History Project was established in 2021 to highlight a diverse and inclusive history of the town of Castleton, Vermont through interdisciplinary historical, archaeological, and geographic research. Investigations to date have focused on Granger House, a well-preserved 19th-century home located in the heart of the Vermont State University-Castleton campus, with the...