Every October, Virginia celebrates archaeology through special events and programs at libraries, museums, historical societies, clubs, and active archaeological sites. Each year DHR produces an archaeology month poster, often in collaboration with other organizations or museums. This year, we have partnered with the Council of Virginia Archaeologists (COVA) to highlight their 50th anniversary and the role that COVA has played in the development and history of professional archaeology in Virginia.
There are two major archaeology organizations in Virginia, COVA and the Archeological Society of Virginia (ASV). While COVA is comprised primarily of professional archaeologists, it has an Associate Membership category open to all with an interest in Virginia archaeology. The ASV is a statewide membership organization for anyone interested in archaeology; members are primarily avocational archaeologists who wish to participate in the discovery and preservation of Virginia historical sites. Both organizations are important partners for the Virginia Department of Historic Resources.
The front of the poster features a timeline of important moments in COVA’s history and images from sites at which COVA members played an important role.
The back of the poster contains information on the history of COVA, including recent efforts to make the field of archaeology more diverse and inclusive.
To learn more about COVA, visit cova-inc.org.
To learn more about the ASV, visit virginiaarcheology.org.
If you are hosting an event for Archaeology Month, please submit it to our calendar using the form accessed through the button below, or contact DHR Senior Curator Allison Mueller at 804-482-6441. To receive a free copy of this year’s poster, please fill out the form accessed through the button below. To learn about some of the many activities being held during Virginia Archaeology Month, see the event list on this page. The event list will be updated regularly as new information is submitted to DHR.
Organizations: submit your events for inclusion on this year’s archaeology month calendar.
Request a free archaeology month poster.
Archaeology Month Events
Virginia Archaeology Month Poster Archive
Request a free copy of available posters by mail using the form above. Contact us for a PDF version.
