Where to Find

Have you still not found what you're looking for?

The Archeology Program's old website is defunct, but a crosswalk between the old and new pages is below. We appreciate your patience while exciting new content updates are completed.

Technical Assistance & Professional Guidance

• Laws, Regulations, & Guidelines: Lists and descriptions of key federal laws and regulations pertaining to archeology, as well as standards and guidelines for carrying them out.
• Archeology Guide: The reference manual for NPS archeology, as per Director's Order #28A. Its chapters include:
  • Archeological Collections Management (coming soon)
  • Archeology Outreach
  • Cultural Resources and Fire
  • Cultural Resources and Wilderness
  • Permits for Archeological Investigations
• National Monument Facts and Figures: A comprehensive source of data about national monuments established by the President under the authority of the Antiquities Act of 1906. One of the most-visited parts of the subject site!

News & Publications

• Archeology E-Gram: A monthly e-newsletter of fun facts, news you can use, book reviews, and other information.
• Studies in Archeology and Ethnography: In-depth studies of archeological topics.
• Technical Briefs: Technical information about specific topics in archeology.
• Archeology in the Parks: These essays are now in nps.gov's shared content system (trust us). To find them, go to Article Search and search by title.

Distance Learning

• Archeology for Interpreters
  • Archeology for Interpreters: Full course on DOI Talent (DOI employee access only)
  • Archeology for Interpreters: Quick course on NPS Common Learning Portal (Available to all, with registration on website)
• Interpretation for Archeologists
  • Interpretation for Archeologists: Full course coming soon to DOI Talent (DOI employee access only)
  • Interpretation for Archeologists: Quick course on NPS Common Learning Portal (Available to all, with registration on website)
• Assessment of Archeological Interpretation: Learning resource on NPS Common Learning Portal (Available to all, with registration on website)
• Managing Archeological Collections: Under re-development for the NPS Archeology Guide: Archeological Collections Management. Stay tuned.

Education and Fun Stuff

• Junior Archeologist: Complete activities and mail or email your booklet to receive a patch. English and Spanish versions available.
• Teacher Resources: Now For Teachers, find all kinds of formal and informal learning activities.
• Archeology for Kids: Now called Explore Archeology for Kids, super fun activities to learn about what archeology is and what archeologists do.
• Preserving America's Past: A revamped version of the web feature, now called Archeology and Preserving America's Past.