The Granger House Project: Archaeology, History, and the Creation of a Community Museum in Castleton, Vermont

Summary

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 goal of creating an interactive museum dedicated to community outreach and experiential learning. Since its inception, the project has emphasized undergraduate engagement through integrated coursework, paid internships, and participation in all aspects of research and museum planning. Student interns have collaborated in archaeological excavations, archival research, 3D imaging and modeling, architectural studies, artifact analyses, community outreach, and museum design. This poster presents the early results of these investigations and highlights the ways in which collaborative research can strengthen curricula, support student engagement, and build connections to the local community.

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

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