Southern Oregon University Laboratory of Anthropology

08/24/2026

Thank you to Janet Eastman for another great write up!

If you have something you'd like to show an expert, we would love to see you next summer! 🔍

State archaeologists recommend photographing objects in place and contacting preservation offices. Human remains are a different matter.

08/20/2026

See you at Hanley Farm this afternoon!

Come check out all of the amazing exhibits and grab dinner at some of the region's favorite food trucks!

Learn to throw a spear using ancient tech!
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🔥⁠Join us to learn more about the Archaeology of Fire and Water! 💧⁠
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📅Thursday, Aug 20 2026⁠
⏰️4pm - 8pm⁠
📍Hanley Farm in Central Point OR⁠
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Food trucks will be onsite!⁠
Mary Jane's Bento⁠
Las Palmas Jacksonville⁠
Kona Ice⁠
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🔍️ Do you have an object you want to learn more about? Bring it to the Roadshow! Our expert panel can help you learn more about it - Bone, stone, ceramic, etc. are welcome. Limit 3 objects per person. FREE!⁠ ⁠
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08/19/2026

Celebrate the archaeology and history of our region at the Archaeology Roadshow taking place at historic Hanley Farm just outside of Jacksonville. The Archaeology Roadshow has been inviting the public […]

08/19/2026

We hope to see you Thursday evening at Hanley Farm!

CENTRAL POINT, Ore. – The 14th annual Archaeology Roadshow is making its first appearance in Southern Oregon this Thursday from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the historic Hanley Farm. Co-hosted by the Southern Oregon Historical Society and the Southern Oregon University Laboratory of Anthropology, the free,...

08/03/2026

Save the date and spread the word!
We are thrilled to be teaming up with the Archaeology Roadshow and Southern Oregon Historical Society to bring this amazing event to Southern Oregon!

We have over two dozen exhibitors lined up, and we can't wait to see you at this free, family friendly event!

07/23/2026

A huge shout out to our wonderful colleagues at for saving the day when our Southern Oregon University Archaeological Field School got smoked out of our camp site!

They have generously put us up in their dorms so we can safely finish our program 🥰
Go Mountaineers!

07/19/2026

Curious about metal detectors? We got you.

07/14/2026

It's us! Come say hi!

NORTHEASTERN OREGON — The Oregon Chinese Diaspora Project will host a pair of free public talks in Northeastern Oregon as part of the project’s summer field school. The events are […]

07/02/2026

Another epic trivia night at 1188 Brewing Company in John Day!

Thanks to our awesome collaborators with the Grant County Historical Museum and Friends of Kam Wah Chung & Company Museum, and congratulations to the winners- 6 of our field school students! 🤩

07/01/2026

We had a wonderful first day of Field School visiting the Keerins Family century farm!

Thanks to Joanne, Mike, and Erin for being such wonderful hosts!