Local Archaeology
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The city of Philadelphia and its environs are unusually rich in archaeological remains. Here, at this web page, PAF provides a guide to archaeological attractions in our area and also posts online various features allowing for a virtual visit to Philadelphia’s archaeology. This page is a work in progress so be sure to check back from time to time:
Exhibits…Blogs…Artifacts…
What do Philadelphian’s do with Archaeology?
Local Archaeological Sites of Interest
Archaeology Month (October)…Related Links
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See a selection of locally discovered artifacts here… and learn what they tell us about the past!
Dig Into Local Archaeology Sites!
Local museums and historical societies, companies and non-profit organizations, university researchers, and municipal, state, and federal governmental agencies have all undertaken archaeological studies in the Philadelphia area. Learn about the local archaeological sites they have discovered here…
On line and In Person Exhibits… (Present and Past)
+ Digging The City: Archaeological Discoveries From the Philadelphia Waterfront (OnLine Exhibit)
+ War of 1812 Decorated Ceramic Pitchers
+ John E. Dowell Photographs of the President’s House Archaeology Site
+ Dipt, Dripped, and Dug (Overview of past exhibit)
+ Sister Cities Park, Logan Square (Interpretive Signage at location)
+ Native American Sites in the City of Philadelphia (Online Exhibit)
WHAT DO PHILADELPHIANS DO WITH ARCHAEOLOGY?
WHAT DO PHILADELPHIA ARCHAEOLOGISTS ACTUALLY DO?
Seventy-one archaeologists and members of the public using archaeology describe their day in this Philadelphia Day of Archaeology Project, 2016-2012!
Find out more here….
Learn about Native American Archaeology in Philadelphia here…
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Read local archaeology project blogs….
+ West Shipyard Archaeological Study
+ Digging in the Archives: Archiving the Archaeological Research of Independence Park
+ Stenton Landscape Archaeological Project+ Digging on the Alley: Elphreth’s Alley
+ Excavating Elizabeth’s Garden: Rediscovering a Gendered Landscape, Archaeology at Graeme Park, Horsham, PA
and more!
Philadelphia Archaeology Videos:
More than 2 dozen videos and video segments focusing on local archaeology, including, among others:
+ Archeologist Digs Up History as Playground Renovations are Underway (Bethel Burial Ground/Weccacoe Park Archaeological Testing)
+ Digging Into the Past at Elfreth’s Alley
+ One Archaeologist. One Filmmaker. One Law (Featuring local archaeologists)
+ The Parkway at Play – Sister Cities Park
+ That’s Where the Tunnel Is (Willy Sutton escape tunnel at Eastern State Penitentiary)
+ Archaeology at Bartram’s Garden
Learn more here…
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[PAST EVENTS] EXPLORE PHILLY’S BURIED PAST!
OCTOBER ARCHAEOLOGY MONTH CELEBRATIONS
(Promotional literature for PAST 2012 event)
For many years, the Philadelphia Archaeological Forum joined with the Archeology Lab at Independence Park to bring forth the latest archaeological discoveries in our area. This public reporting of recent archaeological developments took place during a free, day-long event on a Saturday during the month of October. The event represented Philadelphia-area contributions to Pennsylvania Archaeology Month which is celebrated in October. To learn more Click here…
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RELATED LINKS
Click here for related and useful links:
+Local Friends
+Useful Pennsylvania Links
+General Archaeology Links
+Archaeology Society Web Pages
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