Archaeology in Education

Partners in Archaeology: An Introduction to Archaeology for Educators

Paul Sawyer Public Library | Community Room | 319 Wapping Street Frankfort, KY 40601 and a field trip to Julian Farm, Franklin County, Kentucky

May 30-31, 2025

This workshop is for teachers who are interested in learning how to engage students in history through archaeology.

Archaeology is a field based on science, culture, and history through the study of objects.

This one-and-a-half-day workshop introduces you to archaeology

What it is
How it's done
Who does it
Why we do it
How you can incorporate it into your educational programming

Professional archaeologists will demonstrate how you can apply archaeological concepts in a classroom or museum setting to teach a wide range of subjects using a hands-on approach to the study of objects.

Registration

Please mail your completed registration form [PDF, 90KB] and $10 registration fee, no later than May 12, 2025, to:

Kentucky Heritage Council

410 High Street, Frankfort, KY 40601

Attn: Nicole Konkol

Nicole.Konkol@ky.gov

Checks should be made out to "Kentucky State Treasurer".

Upon receipt of your form and fees, you will receive a confirmation email and a preliminary agenda.

If you have questions or concerns, please contact Nicole Konkol.