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DOCUMENT Citation Only Marieka E (1,2) Brouwer Burg. Meghan C.L. Howey.

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...

DOCUMENT Citation Only Mark Freeman.

The open data movement, inter-site analysis, and the desire for public outreach are encouraging archaeologists to share data, as well as results. Yet the history of archaeological collections provides concerns about access and preservation that extend to managing digital assets. This paper will examine the availability of digital archaeological data in Virginia, based on a recent survey, and examine the strengths and weaknesses of different models of archaeological data publication.

DOCUMENT Citation Only Kirsten M. Hawley.

This is a forum/panel proposal presented at the 2021 annual meeting of the Society for Historical Archaeology. Underwater archaeology is often only accessible to those who can snorkel or SCUBA dive. As we move into the age of digital heritage and online conferences, many archaeologists have used a variety of tools to provide wider access to submerged archaeological sites and the information that they hold. These tools have only become more important during the COVID-19 quarantine, as in many...

DOCUMENT Citation Only Joel Zovar.

Difficult realities have set in for some cultural resource professionals. Space (and funding) to protect cultural materials is at a premium, causing some curators and archaeologists to think about heritage preservation and site conservation in new ways. Using the presenter’s experiences developing an archaeology outreach website, this paper explores how digital asset management has become a useful addition to traditional methods of artifact and site conservation in Louisiana, a state with a rich...

DOCUMENT Citation Only Jolene Smith.

This is an abstract from the session entitled "Digital Technologies and Public Archaeology" , at the 2020 annual meeting of the Society for Historical Archaeology. Archaeologists using digital tools for outreach often face a specific set of challenges. Many organizations are working within low-resource environments, having small (or no) technology budgets or very restrictive I.T. policies. Archaeological information itself can be sensitive. Disclosure of specific locations can expose sites to...

DOCUMENT Citation Only Della A Scott-Ireton. Nicole Grinnan. Franklin H Price. Brenda Altmeier.

The shipwrecks of the Florida Keys draw tens of thousands of divers each year to see the remains our maritime heritage in warm, clear water. A long history of treasure salvage at some of these historic shipwreck sites has caused misconceptions about the real treasure of these shipwrecks: their connection to Florida’s history and development. Many public education and interpretation initiatives target divers to provide accurate information about the shipwrecks’ histories and roles as vibrant...

DOCUMENT Citation Only Jasmine N. Gollup. Jim Bogert.

Archaeology has always been, and will always be, a discipline that easily enchants and captivates the general public. The Anne Arundel County (AA County) Archaeology program has created a successful method of benefiting from this interest, turning ephemeral public interest into active and serious participation. Our volunteer program welcomes all interested persons into both the lab and field environment, producing a cadre of skilled volunteers, an invaluable group that uses abilities gained in...

DOCUMENT Citation Only Mini Sharma Ogle. Jamie Young. Amanda Childs.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is preparing an environmental impact statement (EIS) in response to a request from the Alaska Department of Transportation for funding and other approvals for a new land-based airport near the community of Angoon in Southeast Alaska. With multiple SAA 2015 abstracts made available in tDAR courtesy of the Society for American Archaeology and Center for Digital Antiquity Collaborative Program to improve digital data in archaeology. If you are the author...

DOCUMENT Citation Only Kaitlin Scharra. Krysta Ryzewski. Kate E Korth. Samantha Malette. Mark Jazayeri. C. Lorin Brace.

Over the past year, members of the Unearthing Detroit project at Wayne State University have created digital and public initiatives to increase project outreach.  We presented Detroit archaeology to local schools, invited the public to a special outreach day during our local field school excavation, and provided opportunities to volunteer in the museum and lab.  Our concurrent digital outreach materials include a webpage, a weekly blog, and an interactive social media platform.  The integration...

DOCUMENT Full-Text Maria Ramos. David Duganne.

Harris Interactive was commissioned by a coalition of archaeological organizations in June of 1999 to conduct a study among the American public to understand their perceptions, knowledge, and attitudes about archaeology. The overall purpose of this study is to gain insight on the American public's views and understanding of archaeology. The overall purpose of this study is to gain insight on the American public's views and understanding of archaeology. The information that is provided in this...

DOCUMENT Citation Only A. E. Rogge.

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PROJECT Michael Nassaney.

The Fort St. Joseph Archaeological Project is a collaboration between Western Michigan University and the City of Niles, MI to investigate, interpret, and preserve the physical remains of the site of Fort St. Joseph, a mission, garrison, and trading post complex occupied from 1691 to 1781 by the French then British. Since its inception, the Project has cultivated a robust program of public archaeology to involve and invest the community in the preservation of the site and more generally, the...

DOCUMENT Citation Only Ashley M Morton.

Riverfront Park has come to be a symbol of environmentalism for Spokane, Washington as the site of an iconic park originating out of urban renewal efforts that culminated into the site of the 1974 World’s Fair Expo. As would be expected, much of this park’s history is steeped in the act of transforming urban decay into a "natural oasis." Subsequently, over the last forty years, recognition or appreciation for this location’s history as Spokane’s initial townsite has declined. With this in mind,...

DOCUMENT Citation Only Tristan J Harrenstein.

Engaging local governments on preservation issues is challenging for a number of reasons. Perhaps the subject does not interest them, they see heritage as in the way, or they simply have other concerns. To top this off, we can spend a year developing relationships, only to have someone replace them the next election. The Governmental Opportunities for Preserving Heritage Resources (GOPHR) is a new program by the Florida Public Archaeology Network (FPAN) attempting to address this issue. GOPHR is...

DOCUMENT Citation Only Richard Schaefer.

The most renowned stage portrayer of Sherlock Holmes, it was William Gillette who brought Conan Doyle’s detective to life for audiences as well as for every actor that followed in his footsteps. Most importantly, he originated the Holmes "look": the deerstalker hat, the curved pipe, and the Inverness cape. In his day, Gillette was the wealthiest actor in the country. He spared no expense in building his eccentric stone "Castle," perched high above the Connecticut River, and in the creation his...

DOCUMENT Citation Only Bryandra Owen.

This is an abstract from the "Digitizing Archaeological Practice: Education and Outreach in the Archaeogaming Subdiscipline" session, at the 88th annual meeting of the Society for American Archaeology. In his 2018 book, “Archaeogaming,” Dr. Andrew Reinhard presented compelling arguments and research for video games and board games being important areas of study for archaeologists. In the years since the release of this titular book, many archaeologists who are also “gamers” have begun...

DOCUMENT Citation Only Leah Evans-Janke.

This is an abstract from the "Outreach and Education: Examples of Approaches and Strategies from the Pacific Northwest" session, at the 88th annual meeting of the Society for American Archaeology. In 1999, the Alfred W. Bowers Laboratory of Anthropology kicked off a new public outreach program. Since then, staff members have attended at least 15 annual county fairs, taught students how to dig in a field, cleaned vomit (and other things) off our shoes, led parking lot surveys, thrown atlatls,...

DOCUMENT Citation Only Stephanie T. Sperling.

The Anne Arundel County Department of Planning and Zoning, Cultural Resources Division (CRD), employs only one professional archaeologist but contracts with several independent consultants in order to support its regulatory mandates and programmatic goals. These consultants are responsible for a wide variety of tasks that include staffing an open-door lab, designing Traveling Exhibits that encourage education and conversation about personal collections, and conducting site visits to identify,...

DOCUMENT Citation Only Rachel Vara. Whitney Lytle.

Public outreach and education has increasingly become an essential component of archaeology. Helping the community become invested in the past can do wonders for perpetuating the archaeological ideals of cultural preservation and conservation. Instilling these values in the younger generation is one of the most effective ways to create a more culturally conscious future. The University of Texas at San Antonio’s Center for Archaeological Research aims to meet this goal through their educational...

DOCUMENT Citation Only Chester Cunanan. Brett Harte.

This is a paper/report submission presented at the 2020 annual meeting of the Society for Historical Archaeology. This project focuses on using augmented and virtual reality to expand public interaction and outreach through a mix of digital technologies (smart phones and the Hololens) and analog outreach (postcards and journals). AECOM has engaged in extensive public outreach for the I-95 Girard Avenue Interchange Improvement Project through a variety of avenues. Two of the most distributed of...

DOCUMENT Citation Only Mikaela Razo. Marissa Muñoz.

This is an abstract from the "SAA 2023: Individual Abstracts" session, at the 88th annual meeting of the Society for American Archaeology. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, outreach within archaeology is changing to meet the needs of its communities, including the methods used by archaeologists to disseminate information and engage diverse age groups. “Legacy: Hands on the Past” is an archaeological outreach program based out of the Center for Archaeological Research at the University of Texas at...

DOCUMENT Citation Only Thomas Thompson.

This is an abstract from the ""Is There Gold in that Field?" CRM and Public Outreach on the Front Lines" session, at the 86th annual meeting of the Society for American Archaeology. While they usually do not work in the capacity of Public Information Officers or interpretive staff, cultural resource managers and archaeological technicians are often the ones who are literally "fielding" questions from the public. These questions invariably deal with what "grand discoveries" we have made with...

DOCUMENT Citation Only Lisa E. Fischer. Cynthia J. Deuell. Caroline E. Gardiner. Erica G. Moses.

This is an abstract from the session entitled "Adaptation and Alteration: The New Realities of Archaeology during a Pandemic" , at the 2021 annual meeting of the Society for Historical Archaeology. The COVID-19 pandemic caused significant changes to daily life, forcing many cultural organizations that rely on public visitation to reorient their engagement efforts amidst site closures. Suddenly, communicating with audiences through the web and social media became even more vital. At the same...

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Project metadata for resources within the Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson cultural heritage resources collection. This project is used to fill metadata for all resources part of the Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson collection.

DOCUMENT Citation Only Nicole Arendt.

Cinder mulch agriculture has been studied in relation to the archaeology of the Flagstaff, Arizona, area since Colton in the 1930s, with several experimental studies assessing the agricultural benefits of this method. Recently, local gardeners in the Flagstaff area have begun experimenting with using cinder mulch on their own gardens. This provides an opportunity for public outreach and for archaeologists and the local gardening community to learn from each other, with gardeners gaining the...