Community Archaeology and Education: The Integration of Youth in Archaeological Research

Summary

This is an abstract from the session entitled "Archaeology in the Community:15 Years of Archaeology Service", at the 2025 annual meeting of the Society for Historical Archaeology.

For seven years, Archaeology in the Community (AITC) has contributed to Community Archaeology on the island of St. Croix. Collaborating with several local and international partners, students from St. Croix were able to learn about and contribute to the preservation and understanding of local history. This paper presents how students were integrated throughout the archaeological process at the Little Princess Plantation Property. During this program, the engagement of students in discussions about archaeological concepts, and possibilities within the field of archaeology was paramount. This paper also explores student learning outcomes following the combination of education in the classroom, in the field, and in the lab. It highlights successes and difficulties with youth integration and local engagement and the importance of community collaboration.

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• Society for Historical Archaeology 2025   •
• Archaeology in the Community:15 Years of Archaeology Service

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