Indiana Archaeology Month poster for 2005

by Amy L. Johnson, Archaeology Outreach Coordinator
Indiana Division of Historic Preservation and Archaeology

September 2005 marks the 10th anniversary of a celebration and recognition of the science of archaeology in Indiana. Begun in 1996 as Indiana Archaeology Week, the event quickly grew within the next following years to a full month of activities and outreach. Each year’s successes have built upon the last, and the events which are held all around the state have reached literally thousands of people through the years. The Division of Historic Preservation and Archaeology (office of the Indiana State Archaeologist) is proud to have coordinated these efforts each year. Archaeology is a critical component of the office’s outreach efforts, and there is strong continued public interest in what can be learned through archaeology about the past.

Archaeology Month t-shirt image.
Short sleeved, natural colored t-shirts will be available, sizes S-XXL.
Available for $5.00 each, plus s&h, while supplies last!

The “theme” or focus for this year’s Archaeology Month hearkens back to the early archaeologists and others who worked in the state to preserve critical information: “A Decade of Celebration~Centuries of Discovery.” Without the efforts of early archaeological “pioneers,” the science would not be what it is today, and we owe them a great deal of thanks. So, in commemoration of a decade of marking the contributions of archaeology to our state, it is fitting that we look to the past in order to understand the future.

The Indiana Archaeology Month web page is your place to start for more information. Online you will find: educational materials, the official Calendar of Events, information on hosting an event, details about the annual commemorative poster and shirts, a PowerPoint presentation on Indiana Archaeology Month, and much more. You are encouraged to attend as many of the exciting events as you can during September!