archaeology roadshow

A prescribed fire at William L. Finley National Wildlife Refuge , Brent Lawrence U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

A prescribed fire at William L. Finley National Wildlife Refuge; by Brent Lawrence; courtesy of U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service

The Archaeology of
Fire & Water
Archaeology Roadshow 2026

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Crater Lake and Wizard Island taken from above. Photo by Athleticamps

OUR ROOMS

The Archaeology of
Fire & Water
Archaeology Roadshow 2026

BOOK NOW BOOK NOW OUR ROOMS

Crater Lake and Wizard Island taken from above; by Athleticamps

A blacksmith works at the forge at Fort Vancouver National Historic Site. Photo by Fort Vancouver National Historic Site

OUR ROOMS

The Archaeology of
Fire & Water
Archaeology Roadshow 2026

BOOK NOW BOOK NOW OUR ROOMS

A blacksmith works at the forge at Fort Vancouver National Historic Site; courtesy of Fort Vancouver National Historic Site

Archaeology Roadshow 2026
The Archaeology of
Fire & Water

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Celebrating the Archaeology &
Heritage of Oregon and Beyond

This free family friendly event gives visitors of all ages the chance to learn more about Oregon’s past and its connections to us today.

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The 13th annual Archaeology Roadshow, with events held in Portland, Bend, Burns/Hines, Southern Oregon, and The Dalles, focuses on The Archaeology of Fire & Water. Dozens of exhibits and activities hosted by archaeologists and heritage specialists, representing universities, tribes, federal and state agencies, companies, and nonprofit organizations.

The Roadshow also invites visitors to bring personal objects (stone tools, pottery, animal bones) they wish to know more about. We’ll have a panel of experts on hand who will help interpret your find. No financial appraisals are given.

Schedule of Events for 2026

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august 2026

november 2026

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Live Talks from 2021 & 2022

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Portland State University is located in the traditional and ancestral homelands of the Multnomah, Kathlamet, Clackamas, Tumwater, Watlala bands of the Chinook, the Tualatin Kalapuya, and other Indigenous peoples of the river known as Wimal, Nchi wana, and Columbia. We are grateful to be guests on these lands.