Sandy Hook Lighthouse Archaeology Project: Volunteers Needed

Sandy Hook - The National Park Service and Monmouth University will conduct an archaeological field school around the base of the Sandy Hook Lighthouse during several Saturdays and one Sunday beginning Saturday, May 28.

Volunteers are needed and it's free to sign up! Volunteers will work with archaeologists and students to excavate, wash, and process artifacts on site. Each day will begin at 9:00 a.m. with a briefing about the day’s work and end at 4:00 p.m. with a debriefing about objects excavated during the day.

WHERE: Sandy Hook Lighthouse - Sandy Hook Unit

WHEN: May 28th, June 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th, and 26th, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

WHO: Open to the general public, 14 years old and older. Registration is required. Go here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sandy-hook-lighthouse-archeological-field-school-tickets-25346800964 to register and for details about this volunteer experience.

Project Background

This collaboration between the National Park Service and Monmouth University will begin an archaeological inventory and evaluation investigation of an approximately 3-acre site around the Sandy Hook Lighthouse. Information collected will help to inventory cultural resources at the park and will aid in assessing impacts to the grounds around the lighthouse.

Volunteering for an archaeology project is a great way to gain hands-on experience, find out if archaeology is a field you want to pursue, or just have some fun outside.