COMMUNITY OUTREACH

Study of our cultural resources, when designed as a collaborative effort between communities and professionals, can be a culturally and economically rewarding undertaking for a town of any size. The positive press generated by research and outreach programs can draw visitors to a community, call attention to a town's relationship with important historical figures and events, solidify a community's place in the local, state, and national historical landscape, as well as increase pride in shared history. 

Community Excavations
     *Fort Zumwalt (a War of 1812 period house-fort in O'Fallon,  
       Missouri) 
     *The original St. Ferdinand Church (an 18th century French  
       colonial church in Florissant, Missouri).

Museum Display Consultation
     *Provided text and graphics for the display on St. Charles  
       prehistory at the St Charles County Heritage Museum
     *Consulting with the City of Florissant and the Missouri  
       Department of Natural Resources on a new display for the  
       Civic Center in Florissant. The exhibit will include text, local 
       prehistoric artifacts as well as artifacts and information on the 
       Old St. Ferdinand Shrine. 
     *Set up a display describing the prehistory of Chesterfield, 
      Missouri in Chesterfield Mall.
     *Provided text for informational signs describing the local 
       cultural heritage throughout parks in O’Fallon, Missouri.

Community Involvement
     *Janet Kneller, serves on the board of Mound City 
       Archaeological Society and the Sutter-Meyer Society Board of 
       Directors. The Sutter-Meyer Farmhouse is University City’s 
       oldest building. The house recently opened as a community 
       museum after extensive renovations.
     *Joe Harl serves on the St. Charles County Historical Advisory 
       Board and is Vice President of the Board of Directors of the 
       Missouri Archaeological Society.
      *Robin Machiran is a Trustee of the Missouri Archaeological 
        Society.

Please contact us about potential archaeological, architectural and/or historical projects in your town; we'll be happy to discuss details such as the viability of a site for archaeological research, architectural description, fund raising sources, public outreach, and research design. Let us help your community to explore its rich heritage through collaborative archaeology.