An Introduction to the Archaeology of the Northwest Coast from the perspective of Western Washington with Gary Wessen, PhD.

The course is free, though participants are encouraged to make a donation at time of registration. This eight-session course offers an overview of the pre-contact archaeology of the Northwest Coast, emphasizing archaeological sites and studies in western Washington.  Participants will review background subjects including Northwest Coast culture, local environmental history, archaeological resources, and local research history.  The course will examine what is known about the archaeological resources and cultural history of the region, briefly considering several specific archaeological sites including the site at Ozette. We will conclude with a discussion of the present and likely future of this region’s archaeological resources.

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