Why celebrate Archeology? For the sheer fun of it!
If you want to learn about archeology, give an excavation a try, or just connect with others who share an interest in the past, a great way to start is by participating in National Archeology Day. Activities may include hands-on work at an excavation or in a lab, museum programs, ranger-led tours of archeological sites in parks, and much more.
Your state may also celebrate its own archeology day, week, or month. Go to the Society for American Archaeology's state archaeology month resource page to find contact information and web links for programs across the nation.
You can also visit lots of archeological sites and museums all year round. Explore Visit Archeology for some ideas for your trip.
To learn more online before you go:
To learn how archeologists bring these celebrations to you, try our technical briefs on state archeology weeks: