International Archaeology Day Blog

A Paddle Through History with the Jones County Conservation Board

November 16, 2016

In celebration of International Archaeology Day the Jones County Conservation Department staff highlighted local history on their annual fall colors outing, paddling 10 miles of the Maquoketa River. 

International Archaeology Day and California Archaeology Month Expo

November 16, 2016

The AIA-Riverside Society & Riverside County Parks celebrated IAD with 28 exhibitors from academic, government, and private organizations.  

Kansas Anthropolgical Association Fall Fling

November 16, 2016

The Kansas Anthropological Association and Kansas Historical Society celebrated International Archaeology Day with a three-day field event at the Kaw Indian Mission State Historic Site.

A Trip to Khanis with Let us Save What Remains

November 16, 2016

On the International Archaeology Day the Let us Save What Remains group hosted a trip to the remains of Khenis, complete with a barbecue and Q & A.

Archaeology and history of the Florida Keys by Irving R. Eyster

November 16, 2016

The Matecumbe Historical Trust gave a presentation on Florida Keys archaeology and history by the late archaeologist and historian Irving R. Eyster. 

Archaeology for Kids with the Azaad Graphic Institute in Iran

November 11, 2016

The Azaad Graphic Institute held Archaeology for Kids workshop on International Archaeology Day for 8-10 year old children.

A Day in the Life of an Archaeologist at Archaeology Southwest

November 9, 2016

For IAD, Archaeology Southwest shared the stories of nine of their staff members, detailing “a day in the life” of an archaeologist.

International Archaeology Day Sees Major Growth in 2016

November 1, 2016

In October, the sixth annual International Archaeology Day was celebrated with over 700 events across the world.

Celebrating 10 Years of the AIA-MOS Archaeology Fair!

October 28, 2016

On October 14th and 15th, the Archaeological Institute of America and the Museum of Science celebrated the 10th Annual AIA-MOS Archaeology.

Orange County Hears about Egypt from Experts and Newcomer

October 28, 2016

AIA-Orange County Society, American Research Center in Egypt-Orange County Chapter, and the Bowers Museum collaborated for an International Archaeology Day event.

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