Welcome to
Public Archaeology Corps
Watch: Why Volunteers Matter at Public Archaeology Corps (3-Minute Video)
Discover how our dedicated volunteers help bring history to life in this short video. Special thanks to Steven Schwartz for contributing his video footage and editing expertise.
Our mission is to protect archaeological sites. Many sites are lost each year due to development. When an archaeological site is lost, a piece of history is also lost.
Please register to become a member, make a donation, or both:
Terri Russ – “I’m so excited to present Public Archaeology Corps with a grant from #terraconfoundation to support the PAC archaeology laboratory ” #terracon
How and Where to Volunteer at the Site
The Field is Open on Saturdays
from 9:30 am – 3:30 pm
The site is located at:
10 South Front Street
Wilmington, NC 28412
Click Here To Register To Volunteer
Mission
Our mission is to protect archaeological sites located on privately owned land.
Archaeological sites on public lands, such as military bases or state/national parks, are protected by state and federal laws. Sites located on private land are not under any protection, and many are lost to development each year. The careful study of an intact site by professional archaeologists often adds to what we know about history; when an archaeological site is lost, a piece of history is lost as well.
Our geographical focus is southeast North Carolina, in and around Wilmington.
Who We Are
Public Archaeology Corps is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization consisting of professional archaeologists, historians, and private citizens united in their concern over the rapid loss of archaeological sites.
Our Approach
We protect these endangered resources based upon a threefold approach of engagement:
PUBLIC EDUCATION
PUBLIC OUTREACH
VOLUNTEERISM
PUBLIC EDUCATION
We offer direct engagement with local youth of all ages. We teach youth about archaeology using age-appropriate content and hands-on activities.
Teachers and Club Sponsors, don’t hesitate to get in touch with info@publicarchaeologycorps.org to set up a visit to the site or lab. We also love having middle and high school students earn their volunteer hours with us.
PUBLIC OUTREACH
We offer information about our organization at local events (festivals, farmer’s markets, etc.), speaking engagements, and active archaeology events (where members of the public are welcome to interact with the archaeologists during an active excavation).
Don’t hesitate to get in touch with info@publicarchaeologycorps.org to set up a visit to the site or lab. We are always looking for more volunteers. No experience is necessary. We will train you.
VOLUNTEERISM
We offer opportunities for volunteers to be involved in an active excavation under the direction of professional archaeologists and other qualified volunteers. This approach allows untrained members of the community to participate directly while under the supervision of professionals.
PEOPLE OF PAC
Jon Schleier
PAC Executive Director
Lyle Bass
Mike Sr.
Senior Geologist
David A. Norris
Assistant Historian
Devon Bogardt
Archaeologist
Anthony Richardson
Volunteer Archaeologist
Cora Hoeing
Our Beam Climber
Sara Penner
Future Archaeologist
Mindy Ellinger
Charles Richardson
Avocational Archaeologist
Pax and Daniel Chaffin
"Pax The Amazing" youtube Influencer and Daniel the Graphic Designer
Amr Elsaid
Egyptian Archaeologist
Luis Sanchez
Brand New Rock Fan
Robin Morgan
Trowel Hog
Patrick H. Garrow
RPA , PAC Laboratory Director
Will Lees
Retired Archaeologist who can't stop diggin'
Linda
Pretend Archaeologist
John Hooks
Assistant for Volunteers
Jason Norris
Copy Editor by Trade, Archaeologist by Passion
David Puritz
Anthropologist
Corinna Manning
Anthropologist reliving field school
Jenna Banks
Grad. Student in Archaeology
Avery Mattingly
Archaeologist turning Nurse
Delaney Lewis
UNCW Student
Issy Gee
Student Member
Nick Rosa
Future Paleontologist
Lillie Wright
cleaning specialist
Marian Kuethe Wyatt
Retired HS Choir Director
Keith Keeney
PAC Chair of Board of Directors
Doug Dickinson
Equipment Manager
Paul Hepp
Dig Dog
Brody Bell
Slayer of Worlds
Scott A. Wyatt
Retired Professor, University of Illinois
Becky Smith
"Da Bomb"
Adam Wampler
"Best Hair Guy" aka Alex
Ryan Palumbo
Headhunter in Shaloottee
Christy and Beth Chaffin
Archaeology sisters
Mercer Johnson
Glorified Sifter
Ryan & Steven Janocho
Future Archaeologist and Dad
Alex Clupper
Assistant for College Outreach
Katie Harris
Student Intern
Mike & Debbie Palumbo
annoying and more annoying , said their son Ryan
Lasting Thoughts
Every day in southeastern North Carolina pieces of our community’s history are lost forever. This unwritten history is found in archaeological deposits below the streets, businesses, and homes you walk by daily. Archaeological sites on private property in North Carolina are not protected, and this is where members of the Public Archaeology Corps get involved. We work with property owners to gain access to these sites before redevelopment and then recover, analyze, and study to learn the real stories of our community. These stories aren’t recorded in their written history. The practice of archaeology can connect a community to its past and enrich the lives of those who participate. Preserve the past and enrich the future, join the Corps!