2026 National Archaeology Educators Conference

17th Biennial Coordinators Conference

July 28-31, 2026

Archaeology Museum

University of South Alabama,   Mobile, AL

This year’s theme, Discover the past of Clotilda and Africatown - Shape the Future of Archaeology Education, invites all archaeology educators including classroom teachers, archaeologists, museum educators, college students, descendant community members, and anyone else who is interested in archaeology education to attend.  The story of Africatown inspires us to educate, engage, and unite as a community of archaeology educators to create impactful, collective learning experiences for the public. 

The conference is professional development for the Project Archaeology network of state coordinators, master teachers, facilitators, and anyone who is interested in joining us to connect people to the past to protect and honor our shared cultural heritage.

Project Archaeology can help you forge connections to places and people wherever you teach: K-12 classrooms, museums, youth programs, and undergraduate education. We help you deliver high quality archaeology education to your community through curricula, workshops, and lesson presentations. The conference provides professional development through sessions, workshops, field trips, and speakers. There are many opportunities for networking and mentorships. Plus, we connect you with high-quality educational materials!

Networking with peers and mentors makes this conference valuable now and in the future. This year we will focus on discovering the past and shaping the future by visiting Africatown, hearing cultural perspectives, and experiencing hands-on lessons at the USA Archaeology Museum.

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