Citizen scientists are volunteers who help NPS archeologists to collect data for managing archeological resources. You can help! Here's how to find citizen science projects:
- Search the NPS Volunteer in Parks website using keywords "citizen science" or "archaeology" and "archeology".
- Use the Find a Park tool to, well, find a park. Visit the park website and scroll to the bottom of the page for contact information. Ask if the park has volunteer opportunities with archeologists.
- Check out other kinds of citizen scientist positions -- they range from using apps to inventory animal and plant species, to transcribing archival collections, to much more.
- Cast a bigger net by exploring volunteer opportunities with federal agencies and museums.
Scroll on to learn about past projects where citizen scientists helped NPS archeologists.
Visit our keyboard shortcuts docs for details
- Duration:
- 6 minutes, 10 seconds
On February 6th, 1922, the Bessie A. White struck a sandbar off Fire Island. While there were no casualties, the ship and its cargo were a total loss. Over the years, the beached remains of a four-masted schooner, believed to be the Bessie A. White, have attracted local residents, casual visitors, and historians from across the world. If you are lucky, you may even catch a glimpse of the wreck on the beach near Watch Hill. Learn more about this astounding artifact and the science we're conducting on it.
Last updated: May 13, 2024