Anthropology 567: Archaeological Field School
The UWM Archaeological Field School will be conducting archaeological investigations in Milwaukee at the location of the 1855 North Point Lighthouse in Lake Park. In addition to our excavations, we will conduct survey near Milwaukee. The 1855 North Point Lighthouse was in operation until 1888. We continue research started on the 1855 North Point Lighthouse that have consisted of archaeological survey and ground penetrating radar studies. The focus of our excavations will be to follow up leads from the ground penetrating radar studies to test if the foundation of the lighthouse is still present. Methods and techniques that students will learn include survey of cultivated fields, shovel testing, test unit excavation, and feature excavation.
The staff and students on the field school will follow established safety protocols set by UWM and the UWM CRM Program for field excavation during the COVID 19 pandemic. Social distance of six feet will be maintained and masks worn when social distance cannot be maintained. Hand sanitizer, disinfectant wipes, and hand soap will be supplied for students and staff to clean hands and equipment on a daily basis.
Who: Open to any student who has successfully completed at least one archaeology class, and by consent of the instructor.
What: Anthro 567 Archaeological Field School, Six Credit Hours. Students may opt for an additional 3 credits Independent Study with instructor approval.
When: June 1st – July 10th 2021 The course runs Monday through Friday, 8am to 4pm.
Where: We will operate at the North Point Lighthouse in Lake Park, near the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee campus. Students will commute to Lake Park and park in the golf course area parking lot and meet at the lighthouse.
How: Students enroll for six credits. Because space is limited, you must apply and be accepted by the Field School Director.
For further information or application, contact Dr. Seth Schneider, 290 Sabin Hall, 414-251-7061, email: sethas@uwm.edu
Archaeological Field School Application
Credits: 6.0 credit hours.
Dates: June 1st – July 10th 2021
Times: Classes meet Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Location: We will meet at the North Point Lighthouse in Lake Park, near the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee campus every morning. Students will commute separately and park in the golf course area parking lot and meet at the lighthouse.
Tuition (Estimate based on 2020 summer tuition rates):
Undergraduate
- Resident $2,390
- Nonresident $5,283
- Minnesota $3,416
- Midwest Exchange $3,402
Graduate
- Resident $3,003
- Nonresident $6,311
- Minnesota $4,763
- Midwest Exchange $4,321
Final tuition amounts are not yet determined for Summer 2021. Please check UWM web page for actual amounts: https://uwm.edu/onestop/finances/estimating-your-costs/tuition/.
Fees: $220.00 laboratory/field equipment fee.
Non-UWM Students enroll as summer guests. For information, see https://uwm.edu/online-summer/guest-students/
Housing: Dormitory space may be available on campus. If you wish on-campus housing, contact University Housing at 414-229-4065 or go to http://uwm.edu/housing/students/summer-housing/ for availability and pricing.
Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor; Anthropology 103 (Introduction to Archaeology) or equivalent
Application Form