Thinking Outside the Hollinger Box: Bringing Northeast Region Archeology Collections to the Public

Summary

Since the inception of the Northeast Museum Services Center’s archeology program in 2003, we have consistently strived to bring NPS archeology collections into the public eye.  Our commitment to public outreach encompasses a variety of efforts through which we hope to reach a variety of people. We maintain a facebook page and a blog though which we offer articles on specific artifacts, site histories, and archeological preservation.  Our social media program continues to attract new readers, including other archeological professionals and scholars.  We regularly participate in public programs at national parks in which we introduce the public to artifacts and archeological sites.  These programs attract people of all ages, including young children, whose excitement about archeology is encouraging and rewarding.  We also reach out to park staff and ensure that our colleagues are aware of the content and research value of their collections.

This Resource is Part of the Following Collections

• National Park Service Archeology Outreach and Education at the Centennial   •
• Society for Historical Archaeology 2016

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Contact(s): Society for Historical Archaeology

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PaperId(s): 442