Volunteer Fieldwork Opportunities


The Buffington Island Battlefield Archaeological Project will utilize
volunteer assistance to perform an intensive metal detector reconnaissance
and archaeological survey in Meigs County near Portland, Ohio beginning May
29th and culminating June 13, 1999.

In order to participate, volunteers must apply before May 22, 1999 without
exception.

Volunteers will be actively engaged in the scientific location and recovery
of battle related artifacts in a concerted effort to define and record key
areas of the 1863 Civil War battlefield.  All activities will be directed
and supervised by a team of archaeologists and professionals.  Weather
permitting, an eight-hour workday schedule with lunch and rest breaks will
be strictly adhered to.  The project will permit volunteers in several
crucial aspects of the fieldwork to include metal detector operators and
excavators, as well as, positions requiring specific tasks essential in
archaeological work of this nature.

All team members will be expected to provide their own lodging,
transportation to and from a predetermined meeting place, sack
lunch/refreshments, in addition to, appropriate clothing and supplies for
summer outdoor activity i.e. rain gear, sun screen, insect repellant, etc.
Volunteer metal detector operators must furnish their own equipment.

A finite number of applicants will be accepted both on a first-come basis
and or as project requirements demand.  It cannot be overstressed that all
volunteers must make application well in advance in order to prepare
necessary liability waivers and perhaps more importantly to afford project
coordinators the opportunity to efficiently manage fieldwork.  Walk-ons will
not be permitted.  A welcome center will be designated for those just
interested in visiting the project; however, as the archaeological survey is
taking place on privately held properties, the above mentioned regulations
are mandatory.

Anyone even remotely interested in the Civil War, Archaeology or History is
encouraged to visit or participate in the Buffington Island Battlefield
Archaeological Project conducted by the Center for Historic and Military
Archaeology at Heidelberg College. Applicants for positions should call or
e-mail the appropriate contact person below or visit the Buffington Island
web page http://www.heidelberg.edu/buffington and download an application in
Adobe Acrobat Reader (.pdf ) format.


Metal Detector Operators contact:       Field Crew Volunteers contact:

Rich Green                                         G. Michael Pratt
Historic Archaeological Research         CHMA Heidelberg College
(317) 290-0168                                    (419)-448-2070
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Rich Green

'The end result of try is tried....the end result of do is done'