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Course curriculum

  • 1

    Week 1 -- Overview -- February 7-14, 2026

    • How to Get the Most Out of This Course

    • Getting to Know You

    • Intro to Week 1

    • Meet the Week 1 Speakers

    • Introduction to the Oregon Archaeological Society

    • Collected articles on Northwest Archaeology, Ethnology, and Law and Ethics in Archaeology

    • Archaeology: An Introduction to the Process

    • Archaeology in Oregon Part 1

    • Archaeology in Oregon Part 2

    • Overview of Laws and Ethics

    • The Role of Research in Archaeology

    • Changes in Archaeology

    • Week 1 Zoom Q&A
  • 2

    Week 2 -- Historical Archaeology -- February 14-21, 2026

    • Intro to Week 2

    • Meet the Week 2 Speakers

    • Archaeology of Fort Vancouver

    • Bridal Veil Lumbering Company Historical Background

    • Bridal Veil Lumbering Company Archaeological Finds

    • The Oregon Chinese Diaspora Project

    • Urban Archaeology in Salem

    • Week 2 Zoom Q&A
  • 3

    Week 3 -- Precontact Archaeology -- February 21-28, 2026

    • Intro to Week 3

    • Meet the Week 3 Speakers

    • Rimrock Draw Rock Shelter

    • Shell Middens (Coastal Archaeology)

    • Resources, links and information on other Precontact Sites

    • Middle Village

    • Rock Art

    • Week 3 Zoom Q&A

    • Want to Learn More?

    • Course Evaluation