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AIA-supported Project in Virginia Celebrates Grand Opening of Public Park

The Stafford Civil War Sites in Virginia held its grand opening in April 2013.

Funding Raised for Maya Mural Conservation at 2013 AIA Spring Gala

The Site Preservation Program is funding the San Bartolo Mural Project thanks to a special gala pledge drive.

Conservation of the Queen Anne’s Revenge Shipwreck

An update on the artifact conservation from the Queen Anne’s Revenge Shipwreck

AIA Site Preservation Grant Awarded to Historic Cemetery in New York

This latest Site Preservation Grant will protect and promote a historic cemetery on Long Island.

Paynes Creek Project Featured in Anthropology News

“Sustainable Archaeological Tourism of the Underwater Maya Project by 3D Technology,” highlights the 3-D Scanning and Printing work performed by AIA Site Preservation Grant winners at the Lousiana State University Digital Imaging and Visualization in Archaeology lab.

2013 AIA Site Preservation Award Winner Receives National Attention

Read an interview from National Geographic featuring one of the 2013 winners of the AIA Site Preservation Award.

Tour Guide Training Course at Banteay Chhmar Enters Final Stage

This Heritage Watch program is working to train local community members as guides of the Banteay Chhmar complex.

The AIA Names the 2013 Best Practices in Site Preservation Award Winners

The AIA selected directors from two projects as recipients of the Best Practices in Site Preservation Award.

AIA-Supported School Program at Carr Plantation, Montserrat Has Successful Season

This secondary school archaeology program at the site of Carr Plantation, Montserrat, is being funded by an AIA Site Preservation Grant.

Interpretive Signage at Thimlich Ohinga Brings More Visitors to the Site

Read about the installation of interpretive signage and road signs at Thimlich Ohinga, which in only two weeks has resulted in an increased number of visitors to this important site.

Welcome to the Little Bay Plantation Archaeology and Heritage Project

Project Director Jessica MacLean describes the two-year project that will preserve and promote the 17th century site of Carr Plantation, Montserrat, which received an AIA Site Preservation Grant last spring.

Successful Restoration Work and Educator Workshop at Thimlich Ohinga

Project director Dr. Isaya Onjala reports on the restoration work and an educators workshop going on at the site of Thimlich Ohinga, Kenya.

Construction Progresses on the AIA-funded U.S. Civil War Park in Virginia

The AIA-funded project in Stafford, Virginia reports on the construction work that will make the future Civil War Park a reality.

AIA Supports the Preservation of a Historical Underwater Shipwreck

The AIA supports the Queen Anne’s Revenge Shipwreck Project through funds raised at the Spring Gala in New York City.

AIA Project at Umm el-Jimal releases its Educational Curriculum

Scholars working at the Jordanian site of Umm el-Jimal have created a bilingual educational manual to help students around the world learn about this important archaeological site.

“Past Meets Future” – A Pilot Program Combining Archaeology and Environmental Education

Archaeologists at Lod, Israel discuss their innovative outreach program that combines archaeology with environmental education.

Museum Studies Students Create Signage and Brochures for Thimlich Ohinga

A number of museum studies students at SFSU designed interpretive signs and brochures for the AIA Site Preservation project at Thimlich Ohinga, Kenya.

The AIA Site Preservation Project at Paynes Creek, Belize Opens Permanent Exhibits

Heather McKillop, director of the Underwater Maya project at Paynes Creek, discusses the successful opening of two permanent exhibits in a nearby town and ranger station to educate the public about the importance of this rare underwater Maya site.

Project Expands Heritage Protection Education to Children at Banteay Chhmar, Cambodia

The Heritage Protection and Community Development Program at Banteay Chhmar continues to train local tour guides and educate local school children about the importance of their surrounding cultural heritage.

Video Update: Paynes Creek Exhibit Opens in Punta Gorda, Belize

Heather McKillop discusses the importance of the underwater sites at Paynes Creek during the opening of the Underwater Maya Exhibit in Punta Gorda March 15, 2012.

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