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  • What Is Archaeology?

    What do archaeologists hope to accomplish by excavating the remains of old settlements? What possible questions can the smallest pieces of stone, pottery, and bone, and stains in the soil answer? Click to learn more about archaeology and why it is important!

  • Educational Resources

    Click here for resources, downloads, lesson plans, and information for teachers, parents, and more!

  • VAS Student Research Grants

    We are thrilled to introduce the Vermont Archaeology Student Research Grant Program, designed to empower undergraduate and graduate students pursuing archaeological research in Vermont. We are offering awards of up to $2,500 to encourage and support their endeavors. Applications are due January 15, 2024. Learn more about how to apply, and how to donate to support this initiative.

  • Publications

    Want to dive deeper into Vermont archaeology? Check out our publications page, which includes free PDFs of each of our Journal of Vermont Archaeology volumes and special monographs published about our state's archaeological heritage.