HAS 91st General Meeting
During the 91st General Meeting, members of the Historical Archaeological Society will participate in the election of Society Officers and Executive Board members. These elections ensure transparent governance and member representation in guiding the Society’s mission, programs, and professional standards.
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Membership connects you with a national network of archaeologists, field professionals, educators, and students. HAS supports mentorship, collaboration, and leadership development through conferences, committees, and member participation.
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HAS promotes high standards in historical archaeological fieldwork through training resources and technical guidance. Members access best-practice methods in excavation, documentation, and reporting that support ethical and defensible research.
Historical Archaeology
Historical archaeology is the study of past human societies through both their physical remains and the written or oral records they left behind. This field focuses on periods and places where documents exist alongside artifacts allowing researchers to combine excavation data with historical sources to deepen understanding of how people lived, worked, and interacted. Historical archaeologists investigate sites ranging from colonial settlements and industrial areas to battlefields and everyday living spaces, using fieldwork and archival research to fill gaps in the historical record and tell fuller, more inclusive stories about the past.
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Historical Archaeological Society
Founded in 1967, HAS is a U.S.-based professional community focused on field excavation, documentation, interpretation, and preservation. We support practitioners, students, and affiliated partners through training, publications, and events ensuring that what is recovered in the field becomes reliable knowledge for the public and the profession.
Through member-led governance, annual meetings, and professional standards, the Society advances collaboration, accountability, and leadership within historical archaeology.
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On-Going Project
Damascus Multi-Site Archaeological Investigation
Project Director: Sebastian Roberts, PhD
Location: Damascus
Project Start: October 2025
Methodological Framework: Stratigraphic excavation, non-invasive survey, targeted testing, integrated archival research
Mon – Fri: 8:00 am – 6:00 pm
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