Description
An Introduction to the Archaeology of the Northwest Coast from the perspective of Western Washington
Taught by Gary Wessen, 2020 recipient of the Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation Award for Career Achievement
Eight sessions, Tuesdays and Thursdays in October from 7 – 8:30 PM
- Week 1: October 5 and 7
- Week 2: October 12 and 14
- Week 3: October 19 and 21
- Week 4: October 26 and 28
Course sessions are hosted via Zoom
This eight-session course offers an overview of the pre-contact archaeology of the Northwest Coast, emphasizing archaeological sites and studies in western Washington. Participants will review background subjects including Northwest Coast culture, local environmental history, archaeological resources, and local research history. The course will examine what is known about the archaeological resources and cultural history of the region, briefly considering several specific archaeological sites including the site at Ozette. We will conclude with a discussion of the present and likely future of this region’s archaeological resources.
Date & Time
Oct 5, 2021 7:00 PM - Oct 28, 2021 8:30 PM