TY - JOUR
T1 - Tracing the roots of municipal archaeology in st augustine, florida
T2 - The story of how 'the oldest city' connected archaeology, local government, and the public
AU - Appler, Douglas
PY - 2013/2
Y1 - 2013/2
N2 - This article explores the history of public archaeology in St Augustine, Florida, and identifies lessons that may be useful for archaeologists looking to develop a stronger relationship with the public. The City of St Augustine has developed an archaeology ordinance, it keeps an archaeologist on staff, and it boasts a grassroots nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting archaeology in the city. This framework is the result of a conversation that has been taking place within the community since the 1930s. As public archaeologists seek new ways of establishing long-term relationships with community groups, this exceptional programme, which only exists because of community support, provides insights into how to build those relationships on a solid foundation.
AB - This article explores the history of public archaeology in St Augustine, Florida, and identifies lessons that may be useful for archaeologists looking to develop a stronger relationship with the public. The City of St Augustine has developed an archaeology ordinance, it keeps an archaeologist on staff, and it boasts a grassroots nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting archaeology in the city. This framework is the result of a conversation that has been taking place within the community since the 1930s. As public archaeologists seek new ways of establishing long-term relationships with community groups, this exceptional programme, which only exists because of community support, provides insights into how to build those relationships on a solid foundation.
KW - Community engagement
KW - Florida
KW - Municipal archaeology
KW - Ordinance
KW - Preservation planning
KW - Public archaeology
KW - St augustine
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U2 - 10.1179/1465518713Z.00000000025
DO - 10.1179/1465518713Z.00000000025
M3 - Article
AN - SCOPUS:84890899101
SN - 1465-5187
VL - 12
SP - 7
EP - 26
JO - Public Archaeology
JF - Public Archaeology
IS - 1
ER -