UWM Field School Discovers Large Pit Features & Post Holes Despite Rain in Week 5

Week Five of the 2021 UWM Archaeological Field School During the fifth week the students in the archaeological field school opened up the 16 meters by 4.5 meters block. Unfortunately, a day and a half were lost because of rains… Read More

UWM Field School Uncovers Archaeological Features at Koshkonong Creek Village in Week 4

Week Four of the 2021 UW-Milwaukee Archaeological Field School During the fourth week the students in the archaeological field school completed the controlled horizontal and vertical excavations within the excavation units started in week three. Excavations were stopped at the… Read More

UWM Field School Begins Excavation at Koshkonong Creek Village

Week Three of the 2021 UW-Milwaukee Archaeological Field School During the third week the students in the archaeological field school conducted Phase I archaeological surveys to relocate an existing archaeological site and setting up an excavation area at the Koshkonong… Read More

2021 UWM Archaeological Field School Kicks Off With the Basics

Weeks One and Two of the 2021 UW-Milwaukee Archaeological Field School  During the first two weeks the students in the archaeological field school participate in lectures on identifying cultural material and culture history of Wisconsin. They also receive instruction on… Read More