Tracing the roots of municipal archaeology in st augustine, florida: The story of how 'the oldest city' connected archaeology, local government, and the public

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Abstract

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.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)7-26
Number of pages20
JournalPublic Archaeology
Volume12
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - Feb 2013

Keywords

  • Community engagement
  • Florida
  • Municipal archaeology
  • Ordinance
  • Preservation planning
  • Public archaeology
  • St augustine

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Archaeology
  • Archaeology

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