Arkansas Archeological Society/Survey Summer Training Program

Location: Fayetteville, AR, US

Season: June 10, 2019 to June 23, 2019

Website: https://arkarch.org/activities/the-training-program/

Program Type:
Volunteer

RPA Certified:
no

Affiliation:
Arkansas Archeological Society and Survey

Project Director:
Dr. Carl Drexler

Project Description:

The Training Program in Archeology is a research project where individuals interested in archeology can gain experience in all phases of archeological excavation, site survey, and laboratory processing under professional supervision. This program began in 1964 as an annual activity of the Arkansas Archeological Society under the direction of archeologists at the University of Arkansas Museum. Since 1967 the program has been under the supervision of the Arkansas Archeological Survey’s archeologists.

 

Period(s) of Occupation: Varies by year. 2019's training program will focus on Caddoan archeological sites in southeast Arkansas.

Project Size: 50+ participants

Minimum Length of Stay for Volunteers: none, come when you can

Minimum Age: 8

Room and Board Arrangements:
Many folks camp at the designated Society campground (tent and RVs welcome) and some opt to stay at hotels or Air BnB's in the area. Cost: