Document Type
Oral Presentation
Department
Geography-Anthropology
Faculty Mentor
Nathan Hamilton
Keywords
Archaeology Storymap History Cultural Maine
Abstract
Public outreach is an important aspect of modern archaeology, it can help shape how people understand their past, and help them navigate their place in today’s world. As an archaeology-based public outreach effort, the Maine archaeology cultural heritage guide compiles information about one hundred selected archaeological sites across the state of Maine. The selected sites represent the unique history of Maine and have both historical and cultural significance. Information collected about each site includes: name, location, NRHP status, geo-coordinates, watershed, time period, native tribal affiliation, historical significance, curation, and excavators. The organization of information about these sites into a comprehensive digital resource results in a tool for public outreach and research. This presentation focuses on public outreach by exploring digital storytelling. Story maps provide a self-guided and engaging journey that members of the public can engage with at their convenience. Good science not only stands on its own merits, but it also gives back to the communities that it has benefitted from. The Maine cultural and heritage guide hopes to achieve both.
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The Maine Archaeology Cultural Heritage Guide
Public outreach is an important aspect of modern archaeology, it can help shape how people understand their past, and help them navigate their place in today’s world. As an archaeology-based public outreach effort, the Maine archaeology cultural heritage guide compiles information about one hundred selected archaeological sites across the state of Maine. The selected sites represent the unique history of Maine and have both historical and cultural significance. Information collected about each site includes: name, location, NRHP status, geo-coordinates, watershed, time period, native tribal affiliation, historical significance, curation, and excavators. The organization of information about these sites into a comprehensive digital resource results in a tool for public outreach and research. This presentation focuses on public outreach by exploring digital storytelling. Story maps provide a self-guided and engaging journey that members of the public can engage with at their convenience. Good science not only stands on its own merits, but it also gives back to the communities that it has benefitted from. The Maine cultural and heritage guide hopes to achieve both.
