students researching, preserving, and promoting cultural heritage
When I was eight and nine years old, my family and I lived in Bulgaria and on weekends we would travel to Greece. Every time I saw the ruins of ancient Greek life I fell in love a little bit more with what I would come to know as archaeology. I knew I wanted to… Continue Reading Jessica Shafer, Texas Historical Commission – Historic Sites Division
The internship I participated in was a fantastic learning experience. I was working at the Houston Museum of Natural Science, behind the scenes doing the work that most people would find boring: the research. Archaeology isn’t all digging up pottery and bones; to know where to dig and what is being dug up, one must… Continue Reading Charlotte Underwood, Houston Museum of Natural Science
I conducted an internship in the spring of 2011 for the Texas Historical Commission. The main portion of this internship consisted of placing artifacts in new packaging with its respective label, while updating the database with artifact locations. This insures they will be accounted for when shipped to their final resting place and also helps… Continue Reading Tabitha Tracy, Texas Historical Commission – Archaeology Division
Archeologists play a dual role in the discipline of anthropology. They are both interpreters and preservers of artifacts. The responsibility an archeologist has in regards to preservation in the field is not only crucial, but also very challenging. When meticulously digging in one-meter square holes with three-inch trowels down two centimeters at a time, one… Continue Reading Jeremy Brooks, Texas Historical Commission – Historic Sites Division
When I accepted an internship position at the Texas Historical Commission’s Historic Sites Division in August, I was excited for the opportunity to work in an environment that could utilize my background in both history and in anthropology. I was curious about what the real world applications of my studies would be and how the… Continue Reading Jamie Royer, Texas Historical Commission -Historic Sites Division