Public Outreach and Education

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Lost Ships of
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· Public Presentations

· College Internships

· High School Programs

· How to Get Involved

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Lighthouse Archaeological Maritime Project: School Children Learn During an Actual Dig

School children learn hands-on science and history skills during an actual dig supervised by LAMP staff.

Engaging Our Communities

Maritime history is an important part of our collective heritage, and something that belongs to all us. Because of this LAMP is committed to public archaeology, with its focus on increasing public awareness and education about archaeology, and preserving the fragile remains of our maritime past, which are increasingly under threat from natural processes, looting and development. Many members of our local communities are the descendants of generations of St. Augustinians who made their mark on the city's history. This includes a dynamic Minorcan community, descendants of the Mediterranean settlers brought to Florida as indentured servants in the 1770s. But millions of visitors also see their roots in St. Augustine, as the oldest city in both Florida and the U.S. Its history is directly relevant to every American, and its archaeological sites are national treasures that merit protection, exploration, and study.

Shipwrecks and other maritime archaeological sites preserved in the waters of Florida's First Coast can give us insight into history as no textbook can. Part of LAMP's mission is to engage our local and visiting communities, to provide opportunities to learn more about our maritime history and to work side by side with archaeologists as we investigate and interpret the past. We make a constant effort to share what we have learned through public presentations, educational material, and museum exhibits. We have developed and distributed a shipwreck lesson plan in English and Braille. We started the first high school underwater archaeology program in the U.S. in order to introduce young people to marine science. At the college level, we have sponsored numerous internships, and starting in 2007 will be running an annual underwater archaeology field school with the University of Flinders (Australia). And we are expanding our volunteer program so that interested members of the public can participate in our laboratory and diving activities.

Lighthouse Archaeological Maritime Project: Dr. Sam Turner Teaches Archaeological Survey Basics

Dr. Sam Turner teaches the basics of archaeological survey to a child visiting the Lighthouse.

Explore the links below to learn more about our public outreach, upcoming events, and to find out how you can get involved.

Public Outreach and Education
LAMPosts Blog
2007 Symposium
Public Presentations and Events
College Internship Program
High School Students and Maritime Archaeology
How to get involved - Volunteer!

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