Since its beginnings in 2012, the Archaeology Roadshow has provided an opportunity for archaeologists and heritage specialists – representing universities, Tribes, federal and state agencies, museums, nonprofit organizations, and private companies – to share their passion and knowledge about archaeology, history, and heritage with the public. A key goal is to encourage visitors to look beyond the superficial appeal of artifacts, the ancient objects we can hold in our hand– to appreciate what we can learn from these belongings and respect the people and cultures who created them.
While Tribes have contributed in various ways to Roadshow events each year, the Roadshow Planning Committee would like to increase this participation, given how central Tribes are to cultural resource protection and management in our region. With increased Tribal input, visitors to our events would have the opportunity to learn more about Tribal history, cultural programs, and perspectives on heritage protection; and nonTribal archaeologists and heritage specialists participating in activities would have the opportunity to get to know Tribal representatives.
In 2023, to encourage greater Tribal involvement, we have created an honorarium/stipend program, where we will be giving a $500 honorarium to a Tribal cultural committee or a Tribal Historic Preservation Office that hosts a booth or activity at one of our venues. A Tribe who wishes to host a booth at multiple venues (for example, Central Oregon and The Dalles) would receive a $500 honorarium for each venue.
For individual Tribal members who contribute to our events, by giving a welcome at an Opening Ceremony, or serving on our Expert panel, or sharing knowledge at a booth, for example, we will provide a $200 honorarium. For individuals who create and host an exhibit, we will provide a $500 honorarium.
If you have any questions or concerns, please email us (archshow@pdx.edu).
2024 Event Dates:
Portland on PSU Campus – Saturday, May 11th
Central Oregon at the Deschutes Historical Museum – Saturday, June 1st – This is a Date Change
Harney County at Hines Park – Saturday, June 22nd
The Dalles at the Columbia Gorge Discovery Center – Saturday, Nov. 23rd
Questions? Please contact us at archshow@pdx.edu
The Roadshow supports activities that convey what we can learn from archaeology, how it contributes to a broader understanding of our place in the world today, why we need to protect it, and the deep connections archaeology and heritage have to Indigenous people and other descendant populations.
Virtual Exhibits
We also want to continue adding content to our website in the form of virtual exhibits created by you, our community partners. These exhibits could showcase what your organization does or has accomplished in support of heritage in our state. They could be blogs, short videos, downloadable activities for children, etc., that show ways heritage matters to the public.
If you would like to submit a Virtual Exhibit please contact us at archshow@pdx.edu
Please review the “Best Practices Guide” to help you create a virtual exhibit that tells “your story” in the most effective way possible.
Also visit archaeologyroadshow.org/oregon-archaeology-exhibits/ to refresh your memory and spark ideas.
Questions? Please contact us at archshow@pdx.edu