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Finding Camp Watts Archaeological Field School
ANTH 4400 | 3 credits | Summer Mini-Semester I
Join a team of archaeologists, geologists and historians as we search for the remains of a Civil War Camp of Instruction in East Alabama! The Finding Camp Watts Archaeological Field School offers hands-on experience in archaeological field methods while uncovering material traces of the past.
Students gain valuable skills in excavation, survey and artifact analysis while working alongside professional researchers. Many past participants have gone on to careers in cultural resource management (CRM) or pursued graduate studies in archaeology, geophysics and history.
Finding Camp Watts Summer 2026: Apply by Jan. 30, 2026
May 18–June 25, 2026 | MTWR 8 am–1 pm
Help track down facilities associated with Camp Watts, a Civil War camp of instruction located near Notasulga, AL. Join a team of archeologists as we learn more about the lives of the people who trained and worked at the camp druig the Civil War
Open to all majors! If you’re interested in joining the field school, complete an application. For more information, contact Dr. Meghan Buchanan at meb0105@auburn.edu.