The PAST Foundation announces the following terrestrial field schools in 
historical archaeology and forensics. For full details, see:
http://www.pastfoundation.org/UpcomingPASTPrograms.htm

Thunder Bay: Wreck of the JOSEPH S. FAY
Location: Alpena, Michigan
Dates: June 19-30, 2006
Project Directors: Wayne Lusardi and Andrew Weir

This field school will focus on documenting wreckage tentatively 
identified as the steamer Joseph S. Fay, lost on October 19, 1905. A 
large section of hull structure is located on the beach just northwest 
of the 40-Mile Point lighthouse, and additional wreckage is submerged in 
15 feet of water immediately offshore. The project goal is to photograph 
and draw to scale all visible wreckage to produce a site plan, 
structural cross sections, and obtain pertinent data to establish a 
positive identification for the site.

Upon completion of the field school, participants will have completed 
documentation of a ship’s wooden hull structure using baselines, 
offsets, triangulation, grids and photomosaics.

Historic Main Street Excavations, St. Charles, Missouri
Location: St. Charles, Missouri
Dates: May 28-June 10, 2006
Project Directors: Steve J. Dasovich, PhD and Matt Bivens, MA

In this two-week field school, participants are introduced to historic 
archaeology within the context of an architecturally significant 
historic district. This field school is open to adults age 18 and above. 
Participants will be given the opportunity to learn about the history of 
St. Charles (also known as Les Petite Cotes and San Carlos) while 
getting a thorough introduction to field techniques in archaeological 
research. Participants will excavate in front, back or side yards of 
standing historic buildings. To complete the immersion, students will be 
introduced to the architectural history of Main Street in St. Charles.

A Grave Situation: Forensic Archaeology Field School
Location:  Lincoln, Nebraska
Dates: June 18-30, 2006
Project Directors: Melissa Connor, PhD; Jeri Myers, MSc
                    Douglas D. Scott, PhD

In this field school, Indiana Jones meets Gil Grissom. Learn what real 
forensic archaeologists and anthropologists do to assist law enforcement 
officers in solving crimes. Archaeological techniques can be used in 
forensic science in outdoor scenes and buried body cases. Participants 
will learn about forensic archaeology not only in lectures but use 
proper techniques to excavate a mock homicide victim, prepare a report, 
and learn to present evidence in a moot court.