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Higher Demand Means Better Jobs for Archaeology Graduates

This news story highlights our program’s paths for student success. “Higher Demand Means Better Jobs for Archaeology Graduates” comes from the Office of Research at Georgia Southern University: https://research.georgiasouthern.edu/higher-demand-means-better-jobs-for-archaeology-graduates/

The City of Savannah Archaeology Resource Protection Draft Ordinance is posted at a new City website

City of Savannah officials have posted the Archaeology Resource Protection Draft Ordinance at their new information webpage. This draft ordinance relates to archaeological resources on City properties, and it details review procedures for ground disturbing projects on public property. The archaeological resource protection program would be administered and enforced by the City Manager or designee, […]

“Digging for Dummies”: Newbie Archaeology at the Kiah House

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 for Dummies”: Newbie Archaeology at the Kiah House I am currently taking Ms. Seifert’s Introduction to Archaeology course. She has partnered with Dr. Johnson-Simon from Savannah State University […]

The Savannah History Museum: Artifacts to the Dentist’s Chair

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 the Dentist’s Chair On February 11, 2018, I paid a visit to the Savannah History Museum located on Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd in Tricentennial Park. Overall, I […]

A Push for Local Archaeology

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 Archaeology Our history tells the story of who we are and where we came from. It can help to shape our future through lessons from the past. One […]