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Society for Historical Archaeology

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Society for Historical Archaeology

Welcome to the supplemental website for the Society for Historical Archaeology. Historical Archaeology is the study of the material remains of past societies that also left behind documentary and oral histories. This subfield of archaeology studies the emergence, transformation, and nature of the Modern World.

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All individual members receive the society's journal, Historical Archaeology, and the SHA Newsletter. Individual members may vote in the annual election, hold office, serve on committees, and participate in the annual conference at member rates.
 

The friend, developer, and benefactor levels include the benefits of regular membership and are acknowledged at the annual meeting and the SHA Newsletter.


An Adjunct membership ($50) is available for the partner of any individual member and allows a household to share one set of publications. Adjunct members may vote, hold office, serve on committees, and participate in the annual conference at member rates, but do not receive publications.

Membership in the society is open to professionals and interested lay persons who share an interest in history and anthropological interpretations as they emerge from archaeological research and the study of written records. Individual memberships include the following:

  • Regular ($150)*
  • New Professional ($110)*
  • Student (full-time) ($80)*
  • Retired ($95)*
  • Friend ($175)
  • Developer ($250)
  • Benefactor ($400)
  • Life ($5,000)

Dues rates for individuals from under-represented groups (American Indian, Alaskan Native, First Nations, Black (not of Hispanic Origin), Hispanic (including persons of Mexican, Puerto Rican, Cuban, and Central or South American origin), Pacific Islander, and Asian) are:

  • Regular ($95)
  • New Professional ($70)
  • Student ($50)
  • Retired ($75)

* Membership rates vary according to the country of residence.

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Publication Links

Access to the SHA Journal is through the Springer Press website. SHA members can access all publications for free by logging into the SHA website and then connecting to the Springer website from the member area – Historical Archaeology. If you are not a member you can access the journal at Springer.

Blog

The Society for Historical Archaeology Blog is the hub for SHA Social, our organization’s social media outlet. At this site, both members and non-members are welcome to read, share, and discuss topics posted by the SHA leadership, committees, and membership.

Meet a Member

Here’s the latest in our series of entertaining interviews with a diverse array of your fellow SHA members. Meet a member for the first time or learn something about a colleague that you never knew before. This blog series also offers current members an opportunity to share their thoughts on why SHA membership is important. 

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Disposing of Modernity/Archaeology of Magic

The SHA has an agreement with the University Press of Florida for a co-publication series, and UPF offers SHA members a 40% discount on titles under this section.  

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Historic Bottle Identification

This section attempts to help the user determine some key facts - approximate age & function - about any given utilitarian* bottle/jar based on observable physical characteristics. 

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Underwater Archaeology

The Advisory Council on Underwater Archaeology (ACUA) has been at the forefront of underwater archaeology for more than 50 years.  It serves as an international advisory body on issues relating to underwater archaeology, conservation, and submerged cultural resources management.

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Preserve African American Burial Grounds

As our nation grapples with its history of systemic racism, SHA members are urged to advocate for the preservation of historic African American burial grounds. These cemeteries are sacred places. Unfortunately, they are also emblematic of the unequal treatment African Americans endured, both in life and death.

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Check on Current Initiatives

The SHA’s Government Affairs Committee works with our consultant, Cultural Heritage Partners, to educate Congress and federal agencies on the benefit and value of historical archaeology. The Committee advises the SHA President and Board when issues appear that could impact our field.

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Story Map of Repositories

The SHA Collections and Curation Committee and the Archaeological Collections Consortium are excited to announce the official release of our interactive Archaeological Curation Repository Map. This ArcGIS online-supported dashboard offers quick and easy access to information about curation fees, contact information, and which repositories are accessible for research, as well as other pertinent data.