The PAST Foundation is pleased to announce six field schools for 2006, 
encompassing both maritime and terrestrial sites in the United States 
and the Dominican Republic. For full details, please visit the PAST website:

http://www.pastfoundation.org/UpcomingPASTPrograms.htm
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When Two Worlds Collide: The Taíno Meet Europe (Week 1)
Location:  Bahia del Campo, Dominican Republic
Dates: May 23-May 31, 2006
Project Directors: Dr. Geoffrey Conrad and Charles Beeker
Cost for Participants: US$1,000
Positions Available: 12

This field school focuses on the collision of two civilizations that 
both possessed complex social infrastructures.  The field school begins 
looking at the indigenous civilization of the Taíno people and their 
sacred water sites that embody a sophisticated ideology. The Taíno sites 
are under development for eco-tourism and students will assist in the 
development and interpretive design for future site enhancement.
http://www.pastfoundation.org/2006SacredWatersFieldSchool.htm
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When Two Worlds Collide: Europe Meets the Taíno (Week 2)
Location: La Isabela, Dominican Republic
Dates: May 31 - June 9, 2006
Project Directors: Drs. Geoffrey Conrad and Charles Beeker
Cost for Participants: US$1,000
Positions Available: 12

This field school focuses on the collision of two civilizations that 
both possessed complex social infrastructures. The second week of the 
field school will transport students across the country and literally 
across civilizations to the Columbus settlement (1494-1496) at Isabela. 
  A known shipwreck lies off the settlement and students will assist in 
dating the site and preparing the previously recovered Columbus era 
artifacts for future exhibition.
http://www.pastfoundation.org/2006IsabellaFieldSchool.htm
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Bon Jour! Colonial Les Petites Cotes
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
Cost for Participants: US$1,625
Positions Available: 16

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.
http://www.pastfoundation.org/2006StCharlesFieldSchool.htm
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A Grave Situation: Forensic Archaeology
Lincoln, Nebraska, June 18-30, 2006
Dates: June 18-20, 2006
Project Directors: Melissa Connor, PhD and Jeri Myers, MSc
Cost for Participants: US$1,193
Positions Available: 20

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.
http://www.pastfoundation.org/2006ForensicFieldSchool.htm
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Thunder Bay: The Wreck of the JOSEPH S. FAY
Alpena, Michigan, June 19-30, 2006
Dates: June 19-30, 2006
Project Directors: Wayne Lusardi, MA and Andrew Weir, MA
Cost for Participants: US$1,350
Positions Available: 8

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.
http://www.pastfoundation.org/2006JosephSFayFieldSchool.htm
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Mysteries of Molasses Reef: The Wreck of SLOBODNA
Location: Key Largo, Florida
Dates: July 30-August 11, 2006
Project Director: Sheli O. Smith, PhD
Cost for Participants: US$1,600
Positions Available: 12

2006 marks the second and final year of underwater survey on the wreck 
site of the late 19th century sailing ship, SLOBODNA, in the Florida 
Keys National Marine Sanctuary.  The Florida Keys field school is an 
excellent opportunity to learn about underwater archaeology from soup to 
nuts.  The field school focuses on managing material culture and 
underwater survey.  Participants garner hands-on experience regarding 
collections, collection management and public outreach as well as 
underwater survey techniques and mapping skills.  You’ll leave Florida 
with a great set of life skills and the satisfaction of having 
contributed to the enhancement of America’s maritime heritage.
http://www.pastfoundation.org/2006FloridaKeysFieldSchool.htm