African American Archaeology, History and Cultures

This web site is designed to provide convenient access to online presentations and resources concerning the subjects of African-American archaeology, history and cultures, and broader subjects of African diaspora archaeology.

  ArchNet

Virtual Library of Archaeology — ArchNet is hosted and maintained by the Archaeological Research Institute at Arizona State University.

  Canadian Archaeological Association

The objectives of the CAA are To promote the increase and the dissemination of archaeological knowledge in Canada;encourage archaeological research and conservation efforts;

  Canadian Clay Tobacco Pipe Industries

This site is dedicated to the 19th century Canadian clay tobacco pipe industry. The Canadian Clay pipe industry had links to other North American centers of clay pipe making and as a result information is provided here on Detroit, Rouses Point, and New York City pipe makers.

  Middle Atlantic Archaeological Conference

Archaeology of the area from New York to Virginia, and from the Atlantic coast to West Virginia. The latest research on a a wide variety of archaeological sites dating from the earliest Paleo-Indian sites to 20th-century sites.

  NPS Links to the Past

U.S. National Park Service — History is everywhere In nearly 400 national parks and every hometown.

  Parks Canada, Federal Archaeology Office

Archaeological heritage is an essential element in the affirmation of our Canadian identity and a source of inspiration and knowledge. It is the policy of the Government of Canada to protect and manage this heritage.

  Society for American Archaeology

The Society for American Archaeology (SAA) is an international organization dedicated to the research, interpretation, and protection of the archaeological heritage of the Americas.

  Society for Historical Archaeology

Historical archaeology is the study of the material remains of past societies. This field of research embraces the interests of a diverse group of scholars representing the disciplines of anthropology, history, geography, and folklore.

Regional Sites

  Archaeology in Nova Scotia

Over the past 11,000 years, the area we know today as Nova Scotia has been settled by many different groups of people. Archaeology in Nova Scotia provides a glimpse into this history.

  The Colony of Avalon

The colony was founded by George Calvert, later Lord Baltimore, in 1621 in Newfoundland. The Ferryland settlement was "forgotten", and its remains lay undisturbed for centuries.

  The Five Points Site

The Five Points neighborhood of New York City is named for the points created by the intersection of Park, Worth, and Baxter streets. The archaeological excavation of the Foley Square courthouse block provided the opportunity to examine the physical remains of life in this infamous place.

  Fortress of Louisbourg

A Research Site for the Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site of Canada operated by the Louisbourg Institute.

  Historic St. Mary's City

Historic St. Mary's City, the site of the fourth permanent settlement in British North America, Maryland's first capital, and the birthplace of religious toleration, invites you to explore the lifeways of Maryland's first citizens.

  Jamestown Rediscovery

Official website of the Jamestown Rediscovery Archaeological Project at Jamestown Island, Virginia, the first permanent English colony in North America.

  Maryland Historical Trust

The Maryland Historical Trust (Trust) is a state agency dedicated to preserving and interpreting the legacy of Maryland’s past.

  The Plymouth Colony Archive Project

The Plymouth Colony Archive presents a collection of fully searchable texts, including: court records, colony laws, journals, probate inventories, town plans, maps; research and seminar analyses; and archaeological and material culture studies.

  West Virginia Archeology

The mission of the Division of Culture and History's State Historic Preservation Office is to encourage, inform, support, and participate in the efforts of the people of West Virginia to identify, recognize, preserve and protect West Virginia's prehistoric and historic structures, objects and sites.