The Pennsylvania Archaeological Council (PAC) and the Society for Pennsylvania Archaeology (SPA) are launching a new public archaeology training initiative in 2026.

This week-long immersive field school invites citizen scientists, students, and lifelong learners to participate directly in ongoing archaeological research while learning excavation techniques, artifact identification, documentation methods, and professional ethics from experienced archaeologists

The goals of the program are: 

• To educate SPA members in archaeological techniques, procedures, and ethics
• To promote responsible public engagement in the scientific investigation and preservation of Pennsylvania’s past