Archaeological Excavation in the French Quarter - Volunteers Needed

[River Rat]

Archaeology Volunteers Needed in the French Quarter January 4-15th
Public Event · By Delta Chapter Archaeology

When:

Wednesday, January 4, 2012 at 8:00am until Sunday, January 15, 2012 at 5:00pm

Where:

In the French Quarter at the site of the new Irish Cultural Museum of New Orleans

Description:

We are seeking hardy volunteers to assist with an archaeological excavation in the French Quarter at the site of the new Irish Cultural Museum of New Orleans. This location was the home to a host of individuals over the last 230 years including a Free Woman of Color and Irish and Italian immigrants. The field work will involve shovel testing and unit excavation along with lots of screening of soil. This is an opportunity to participate in the scientific process of archaeology which will explore the lives of the site’s former residents.

When: January 4-15th
If you are interested in volunteering, please respond via email (apwhite1@uno.edu) and provide the days you are available and your contact information.

We are trying to provide an opportunity to everyone interested as well as make sure we have enough crew for each day. I will be back in touch with you after December 28th to confirm the days you are scheduled.

Things to consider before agreeing volunteering:

• Please commit for a least a half day (full day preferred).
• You must be of high-school age or older.
• Working hours are 8:00 am - 5:00 pm.
• The work is outside (as long as there is not heavy rain). It could be really cold and windy or sunny and warm.
• Before volunteering, a waiver of liability must be signed.
• Parking is scarce in the French Quarter. If you drive to the site, you will likely have to pay for parking (around $6 a day). Alternate forms of transportation are encouraged.

Working on the Sat 7th - Monday 9th: Due the BSC National Championship Game, it is expected that traffic in the quarter will be heavy on those days. Parking might be difficult and parking rates might be extremely high. Please keep this in mind when making a commitment to volunteer.

Should you have any questions, please contact me via email or at 280-6492.

Thank You,
Andrea


Andrea White
Department of Anthropology
School of Urban Planning and Regional Studies
University of New Orleans
2000 Lakeshore Drive
New Orleans, LA 70148
504.280.6492

[NOLA_Ken]

Might be fun, maybe I'll give them a call monday.

[shanegalang]

Man I would love to do this but 1. have to work 2. Saints game Saturday and BCS Monday..........wish they would wait! Will be a nightmare getting into NEW Orleans for the next week.