Community Archaeology at Fort St. Joseph

Summary

This is a poster submission presented at the 2025 annual meeting of the Society for Historical Archaeology.

Defined as archaeology for the people and by the people, community archaeology not only involves academic- and community-based excavations but also various outreach events to establish strong ties with members of the public. This approach is central to the Fort St. Joseph Archaeological Project. Whether their ancestors lived at the fort or they are newcomers to the area, each person represents an opportunity for meaningful conversations and sharing of knowledge. Each year, the Project undertakes various public outreach initiatives throughout the field season, including the annual archaeology open house, summer lecture series, summer camp programs, community meals, and much more. To expand our local reach, we aim to increase our social media presence on platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and Blogger to not only reach a younger demographic in the area, but also increase public awareness of our activities and opportunities for public involvement.

This Resource is Part of the Following Collections

• Society for Historical Archaeology 2025   •
• 2025 SHA Poster Submissions

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Contact(s): Nicole Haddow