Immerse yourself in archaeological curation and collections management in Georgia and Florida- New for SUMMER 2027 The UGA Laboratory of Archaeology will be partnering with the Florida Public Archaeology Network (FPAN) to explore curation and public archaeology across Georiga and Florida. Students will get first hand curation experience at FPAN Regional Centers in St. Augustine, Tallahassee, and Pensacola. Students will develop and enhance skills related to the maintenance, preservation, and public interpretation of archaeological collections through an active and intensive learning setting that features hands-on collections work and visits to other archaeological repositories and museums across Georgia and Florida. This course provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the history, ethics, laws, and professional practices of archaeological curation and collections stewardship in the southeastern United States. Through hands-on experience with archaeological collections, students will develop practical competencies in collections management, preservation, digital stewardship, and risk mitigation while learning how federal regulations, including 36 CFR 79 and NAGPRA, are implemented across repositories and museums. Students will also develop project management and public engagement skills through applied collections rehabilitation projects, collaboration with museum professionals, and the creation of public-facing educational content. Throughout the course, students will critically examine the ethical responsibilities of archaeological stewardship and how collections management and data-sharing decisions affect researchers, institutions, descendant communities, and the broader public. ACADEMICS Students in this field school will enroll in ANTH 4200 Field Methods in Archaeology (4 credit hours).This course fulfill one or more UGA general education core curriculum requirements, university-wide requirements, Franklin College requirements, and/or Department of Anthropology major requirements. Itinerary Our tentative itinerary is below; please contact the program director for details. Date Activity Location July 2nd-9th (all day 8am-5pm) Introduction and Lab Instruction Athens, Georgia July 10th (all day 8am-5pm) Curation Field Instruction Athens, Georgia July 12-15th (all day 8am-5pm) Curation Lab Instruction Athens, Georgia July 16th Travel July 17th-19th (all day 8am-5pm) Curation Field and Lab Instruction St. Augustine, Florida July 20th (all day 8am-5pm) Curation Field and Lab Instruction and Afternoon Travel St. Augustine, Florida July 21st-July 23rd (all day 8am-5pm) Curation Field and Lab Instruction Tallahassee, Florida July 24th Travel July 26th-July 28th (all day 8am-5pm) Curation Field and Lab Instruction Pensacola, Florida July 29th-July 30th (all day 8am-5pm) Travel and Field Instruction Lodging and Meals Students must cover their own lodging and food costs for the first two weeks of the course while it is in Athens, Georgia. The remaining meals and housing costs for the trips to Florida are provided for in the costs of the program. Students will stay in dorm-style lodging and participate group dinners in which students will rotate cooking and cleaning duties.
