Virginia Archaeology Month
2005

Archaeology on the Edge:
Environmental Archaeology in Virginia

Each October Virginia highlights the importance of archaeological resources and research to education, to tourism, and to our understanding of the people who have lived in Virginia and shaped the culture and landscape we know today. Organizations and sites across the state present special tours, exhibits, hands-on events, lectures by noted archaeologists, family-fun days and much, much more.

It’s time to finalize your plans for celebrating this annual event. To receive free posters and other promotional material and be listed in the Calendar of Events sent to schools, all participants, and other friends of archaeology, complete the attached Event Form and return it to Dee DeRoche, Chief Curator and Virginia Archaeology Month Co-coordinator, Department of Historic Resources, 2801 Kensington Ave., Richmond, VA 23221 by July 30 (or via email to Dee DeRoche). Contact Dee by phone at 804-367-2323 x134. The Department of Historic Resources will send press releases on events to local media.

Hold an event!  Join in the Fun! 
Click here to download a Word.doc Event Form.

Here are some suggestions for local host organizations:

• Libraries―create window or lobby displays which highlight books, journals, and magazines on archaeology; develop with archaeologists special kids’ or seniors’ programs; host lectures
   
• Museums―develop special exhibits or let us promote your existing archaeological displays; have a fee-free day for special events
   
• Historical Societies, Clubs and Other Special Interest Groups―host lectures, workshops or exhibits; work with local archaeologists to provide hands-on experiences; encourage members to visit archaeological sites and exhibits during the month
   
• Colleges and Universities ―encourage faculty to join in special community programs; promote archaeology curricula/field research of faculty; develop exhibits for student activity centers and other public spaces.

New Event.  To join in the fun, download the Word.doc version of the Event Form and send it by email to:  Dee DeRoche . Phone: (804) 367-2323 ext. 134;  Fax: (804) 367-2392. The deadline for event submission for inclusion in the Archaeology Month Calendar is July 30, 2001.

2005 Poster coming soon
The 2005 poster and the Virginia Archaeology Month Calendar of Events is coming soon. The entire calendar of events will be posted on this Web site.


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