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  • What Is Archaeology?

    What do archaeologists hope to accomplish by excavating the remains of old settlements? What possible questions can the smallest pieces of stone, pottery, and bone, and stains in the soil answer? Click to learn more about archaeology and why it is important!

  • Dig Into Inquiry Teacher Training

    Register now for a free teacher training workshop on September, 27, 2025, 1-3:30pm at the Old Stone House Museum in Brownington. Learn how to bring the power of archaeological inquiry into your K-12 classroom!

  • VAS Student Research Grants

    Apply now to the Vermont Archaeology Student Research Grant Program, which offers up to $1,000 to undergraduate and graduate students pursuing archaeological research in Vermont. Applications are due NOVEMBER 24, 2025. Learn more about how to apply, and how to donate to support this initiative.

  • Publications

    Want to dive deeper into Vermont archaeology? Check out our publications page, which includes free PDFs of each of our Journal of Vermont Archaeology volumes and special monographs published about our state's archaeological heritage.