I don't have the answer, but you should contact Carol McDavid, or David
Bruner at the University of Houston. Either one should be able to answer
your question. They are in charge of  Archaeology at the Freedmans Town
project here in Houston.  Since both students and volunteers are involved in
excavation at the site, they should be able to tell you what companies you
should contact.

Josh Brinker
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jill Gaieski" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Thursday, May 20, 2004 9:47 AM
Subject: Liability Insurance question


>     Hello.
>     I am involved in the start up of a non-profit archaeological research
> center in Lancaster PA, whereby the public would be invited to assist in
the
> excavation of mostly 18th and 19th century urban sites.  The projects are
> soundly directed by two senior archaeologists from local universities in
the
> area.  We are in need of a general liability insurance policy to cover
> activities on the site.  Do any of you know of an insurance outfit that
> writes such policies?  I've been able to find corporate directors and
> officers coverage, but so far no insurance agent is interested in writing
a
> premises liability policy for this kind of work.
> Any help is greatly appreciated.
>
> Jill Bennett Gaieski
>
> Department of Anthropology
> University of Pennsylvania
>