North Carolina Office of State Archaeology

10/09/2026

Looking for ways to take advantage of the beautiful autumn weather? NC is full of unique cemeteries with deep Revolutionary War ties. Celebrate NC Archaeology Month and America 250 NC by visiting one (or more)! What's your favorite 18th century cemetery?

10/08/2026

10/03/2026

Have you ever wondered how you can get involved in the archaeology process? All are welcome to join us at the end of the month for two FREE workshops.

On Saturday, Oct 31, 2026 OSA staff will teach YOU how to record archaeology sites and historic cemeteries at beautiful William B. Umstead State Park in northwest Raleigh. See flyer for details. To sign up, follow the QR code or visit HERE: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=3IF2etC5mkSFw-zCbNftGfjyKzsdDoVLpTW827ru1t1UNkwyRUkxNUc2UUs2WkFJSDdaVVE1MUtITS4u

More about William B Umstead State Park: https://www.ncparks.gov/state-parks/william-b-umstead-state-park

10/01/2026

Its official! October is Archaeology Month in North Carolina! Stay tuned for more Archaeology Month events all month long throughout the state!

09/30/2026

October is Archaeology Month in North Carolina and there are many exciting events taking place across the State! If you are in Raleigh on October 5th, check out this talk by Dr. Gabrielle Vail on 50 years of archaeological research at the site of Cobá, Quintana Roo, Mexico. The lecture will be at 6:30 pm at the Consulate of Mexico in Raleigh. Space is quite limited for the opening event, but the traveling photographic exhibition will be free and open to the public until December.

09/26/2026

North Carolina Archaeology Month is just around the corner. We have so many exciting things to share this October so be sure to stay tuned! As part of this year's events, we are partnering with our friends at William B Umstead State Park (Raleigh, NC) to offer two FREE workshops. On Saturday, Oct 31, 2026 OSA will teach YOU how to record archaeology sites and historic cemeteries. See flyer for details. To sign up, follow the QR code or visit HERE: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=3IF2etC5mkSFw-zCbNftGfjyKzsdDoVLpTW827ru1t1UNkwyRUkxNUc2UUs2WkFJSDdaVVE1MUtITS4u

North Carolina State Parks and Recreation
More about William B Umstead State Park: https://www.ncparks.gov/state-parks/william-b-umstead-state-park

09/25/2026

Ask an Archaeologist!! OSA Staff will be at Farm City Day at Jackson Park in Hendersonville, NC on October 3rd from 10-4pm! Have you ever found an artifact while in your fields or in your garden? Bring your artifact(s) by to have an OSA archaeologist identify it! We will also have local artifacts on display and games for the kids. Come by and say hello!

09/24/2026

Ask an Archaeologist at the NC State Fair! OSA Staff will be on hand at the DNCR booth in Dorton Arena for one day only, October 20th- all day! Come by and say 👋!

09/22/2026

Join us on Saturday, November 7 for free guided tours of the Office of State Archaeology Conservation Lab, conserving Blackbeard's flagship Queen Anne's Revenge! Registration is required at the link below.

Registration: https://www.qaronline.org/visit/saturday-qar-lab

09/09/2026

Ever wonder exactly why North Carolina has an Office of State Archaeology and State Historic Preservation Office? Join us tomorrow, Sept 10 at 6pm with our friends at the Iredell County Public Library in Statesville.