ANTH 115 - Historical Archaeology of New York State

3 Credit(s)

This class introduces you to the field of historical archaeology with a special focus on archaeological sites excavated in NYS and dating from the Contact Period to the early 20thcentury. Through case studies, you will learn about what historical archaeologists have revealed about the everyday lives of a range of New Yorkers who helped make history here. The experience of those traditionally left out of our history books but often revealed in the archaeological record will be highlighted. As warranted.