Northern Virginia Community College, Loudoun Campus

Fall 2009 / History 180.

WHAT DO THESE EXCITING HEADLINES HAVE IN COMMON?

• WRITTEN IN BONE: Buried Lives of Jamestown & Colonial Maryland.
• The Civil War 150^th Just Around the Corner: Archaeology and History!
• Korean War Remains returned to USA.
• Americas First Composter: George Washingtons Mount Vernon Dung House.

All these interesting subjects are related to the field of Historical Archaeology: the scientific study of the recent human past using historic records/documents. This class investigates all facets of historical archaeology including research design, fieldwork, artifact analysis, interpretation, use of historic documents and oral history, public education, conservation/preservation and contemporary political issues of archaeological. Students will apply course ideas through interpretive readings, internet research, several interactive projects and field visits. Students will use class information to conduct an archive research project and write pieces of history!

NVCC and the Loudoun Archaeological Foundation

Apply on-line at www.nvcc.edu.(log-on: Admissions)

Classes Start on Aug 24^th

Instructor: David T. Clark, PhD.

Class number: History 180, Room: LW 0116

Time: Thursdays 7:00 -9:45 pm.

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