Starting and adapting with reflection

Community archaeology at Evergreen Plantation, Louisiana

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ID24214764
AuthorsTara Skipton (0000-0001-5868-815X, The University of Texas at Austin), Jayur Madhusudan Mehta (Florida State University)
Year2026
Pages1-13
Publication date2026-10-02
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueSoutheastern Archaeology (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0734-578X • E-ISSN: 2168-4723
PublisherInforma UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1080/0734578x.2026.2735693
OpenAlexW7216373246
LanguageEN
References cited39

A primary difficulty in starting community archaeological projects is not knowing how to begin, especially when there is no universal blueprint for community engagement. This article uses the Evergreen Plantation Archaeological Survey to show the inner workings of community archaeological projects, revealing a constant self-reflection process that can serve as the start for future projects as well as a necessary touchstone for projects in progress. While structural changes are still necessary within the discipline to make community-engaged projects more accessible, it is still important to make an informed start and simply learn along the way.

community archaeology · Community participation · plantation archaeology · Archaeology and Cultural Heritage · Cultural Heritage Management and Preservation · Historical and Cultural Archaeology Studies

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