Educate the Public

Education is a powerful tool for fostering personal connections to archeological resources, resulting in shared stewardship which helps public land managers to preserve these resources in perpetuity. Archeological research adds detail and depth to history, contributes to social justice efforts, expands our understanding of climate change, and helps to prevent looting and vandalism of our precious archeological heritage.

The Antiquities Act established the educational purpose and benefit for archeology. Subsequent federal laws reiterated and strengthened this purpose. Amendments to ARPA in 1988 required Federal land managing agencies to develop public education programs (Sec. 10c; 16 U.S.C. 470ii(c)).

Educating the Public

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  Presidio Trust

  Archaeology Stewards

  Learning in the field and lab.

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  US Forest Service

  Passport in Time

  Preserving the past with the public's help.

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  National Park Service

  Teaching with Historic Places

  Place-based curricula for archeological properties.