Pennsylvania Archaeology Month
Celebrating Pennsylvania’s archaeological heritage each October
Each October, Pennsylvania Archaeology Month highlights the importance of preserving and understanding the Commonwealth’s archaeological heritage. Through public programs, lectures, festivals, and community events, organizations across the state share how archaeology connects people to Pennsylvania’s past.
Archaeology Month 2025
The 2025 Pennsylvania Archaeology Month theme is “Save the Past for the Future.” This year’s poster highlights community-based archaeology and the many ways archaeological work helps document, protect, and preserve cultural resources. Through collaboration, research, and shared stewardship, archaeology supports communities in recording overlooked histories and safeguarding places of meaning for future generations.
Archaeology Month 2025 Poster
Featured Programs and Events
Archaeology Month includes a wide range of in-person and virtual programs hosted by museums, universities, agencies, and community partners.
• Virtual Learn at Lunchtime Programs
A series of online lectures hosted by The State Museum of Pennsylvania during Archaeology Month.
• Arkhaios Film Festival
An annual cultural heritage and archaeology film festival featuring documentaries from around the world.
• PA DCNR Archaeology Month Programs
Public archaeology programs and educational events held at state parks and historic sites across Pennsylvania.
• Community and Local Events
Additional lectures, festivals, and hands-on activities hosted by local organizations and chapters.
Past Archaeology Month Events and Posters
Additional content from previous years coming soon.