The Backyard Archaeology Symposium, which is aimed at a general audience, is associated with a current CMAG exhibition – Backyard Archaeology – and will include case studies from the ACT region and a panel discussion on the idea of ‘backyard archaeology - everyone can do it!'

The presenters are Steve Brown (Backyard Archaeology), Martin Rowney (Backyard Blundells), Nicola Hayes (Backyard Bunker), Doug Williams (Backyard Dunny), and Anne Claoue-Long (Backyard Garden). They will show how backyard studies can reveal and inspire stories of everyday life through found and excavated objects and nurtured gardens. The Symposium will appeal to people interested in family history research and creating place history narratives.

Bookings are required and can be made here.

This National Archaeology Week event is supported by the Australian Archaeological Association, Canberra Museum + Gallery, and University of Canberra 'Everyday Heritage Project'.

When: 12.30-3.30pm, Saturday 25 May 2024

Where: Theatrette, Canberra Museum + Gallery, 176 London Circuit, Canberra City ACT

Cost: $15 (General Admission), Free (Full Time Student)

Registration: https://events.humanitix.com/backyard-archaeology-symposium-knrklqc6