Pennsylvania Archaeology Month
Celebrating Pennsylvania’s archaeological heritage each October
Archaeology Month 2026
Each October, Pennsylvania Archaeology Month highlights the importance of preserving and understanding the Commonwealth’s archaeological heritage.
Explore archaeology month events across Pennsylvania. Find lectures, festivals, hands-on activities, and local chapter programs in the 2026 Archaeology Month calendar.
Archaeology Month 2026 Poster
The 2026 Pennsylvania Archaeology Month poster, “A Toast to the New Nation,” explores the archaeology of 18th-century taverns, ordinaries, and public houses. More than just places to eat and drink, taverns were important gathering places where travelers and local residents exchanged news, received mail, played games, conducted business, and discussed the issues of the day.
This years poster brings together archaeological objects and historic collections from institutions and organizations across Pennsylvania and beyond to explore tavern life and the material culture of the Revolutionary era.
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.