Public archaeology through community partnerships

Although Savannah is widely known for its historic preservation efforts, the buried archaeological record has received less attention. Digging Savannah is a public archaeology initiative at the Armstrong Campus of Georgia Southern University. Through community-wide networks and partnerships in coastal Georgia, Digging Savannah engages students in solving the problem of archaeological site loss in Savannah.

From the Student Series

• “Digging for Dummies”: Newbie Archaeology at the Kiah House
  March 6, 2018
  Next in our student series is Andrew Brocato blogging about his first experience with field archaeology. Andrew joined us for several days at the Kiah House. “Digging […]
• The Savannah History Museum: Artifacts to the Dentist’s Chair
  March 2, 2018
  Anna Peters visits the Savannah History Museum, a museum noted for their use of local archaeology and artifacts in their exhibits. The Savannah History Museum: Artifacts to […]
• A Push for Local Archaeology
  February 27, 2018
  Unna Yared continues our student series with a personal reflection and a newcomer’s view of Savannah and its historic and archaeological importance.   A Push for Local […]

We are always looking for more community partners to share Savannah’s history. Do you have concerns or questions about an archaeological site on your property or elsewhere in our community?