Dr. Alexandra Jones is an Assistant Professor of Practice in History and Anthropology at Goucher College, she will talk about she will talk about Archaeology in the Community, Inc., how they approach youth education, and current/future programs.Sustainable
Archaeology as Community Archaeology: Exploring Archaeology in the Community’s Programs.
Archaeology programs conducted daily by archaeologists make a difference in how citizens perceive their cultural heritage and science. Through educational programs and outreach, archaeologists are inspiring new generations to explore the many fields of archaeological study. Educational programs, which introduce students of all ages to archaeology through an informal education model, tend to capture the attention and the interest of the students. Sustainable archaeology can be redress; it can begin the process of setting right the wrongs cause by those in the past. It has the ability to do social justice work, particularly with communities that have been victim to past atrocities. Archaeologists have the ability to raise collective consciousness around inequity and promote the demands and desires of the communities where they work. Archaeology in the Community (AITC) uses archaeology education as a tool of redress; it conducts programs in communities seeking to address local needs and heritage concerns identified by the local communities.
Alexandra Jones is an education leader focused on community outreach and service. Dr. Jones has been an educator for more than 16 years; she has taught in multiple educational environments from primary schools to museums. She obtained dual Bachelors of Arts degrees from Howard University in History and Anthropology in 2001. She obtained a Master’s degree in History from Howard University in 2003 and then attending University of California, Berkeley to obtain a Ph.D. in Historical Archaeology in 2010. Dr. Jones is the President of the Society of Black Archaeologists and on the Board of Directors of the St. Croix Archaeological Society. She was appointed by President Biden to become the current Chair of the Cultural Property Advisory Committee.
This meeting of the NHSM Archaeology Club will take place on Zoom. It is free and open to the public, although non-members are asked to please donate $5 to support the club.
When you register for the program, you’ll receive the Zoom link and passcode via email with your registration confirmation. Please contact the community coordinator (rbaldwin@marylandnature.org) with any questions.
NHSM’s Archaeology Club was founded in 2019 to promote the value of archaeology in Baltimore City, Baltimore County, and surrounding areas. The goal of the club is to educate citizens and residents in the ethics and methods of archaeology and to document, discover, and promote local history. The Arch Club is inclusive to all persons who have an interest in archaeology.
Although you don’t need to be a member to attend a meeting, membership gives you access to additional experiences. Annual NHSM membership is $35 for individuals, $50 for families; Arch Club membership is an additional $5 for individuals and $10 for families.
If you are not yet a member of NHSM, click here to join. When you join as a new member, you can add the club membership(s) of your choice to your registration. Current NHSM members who wish to join any clubs should email the Community Coordinator at rbaldwin@marylandnature.org.
