What is Unearthed?

A series of programs recognising the contributions of archaeology to our knowledge and understanding of Australian convict heritage hosted by Port Arthur Historic Site.

Series details:

• Siltstone in the Bracken: Interpreting the Archaeological Landscape of Point Puer. Presented by Caiti D'Gluyas. Online, 12.30pm AEST Thursday 7 May 2026. Details here.

• Little People, Big Rocks: Masonry at Point Puer. Presented by Rohan George. Online, 12.30pm AEST Thursday 14 May 2026. Details here.

• Less is More? Sustainability and Significance in Archaeological Collections. Presented by Sylvana Szydzik and Michael Smith. Online, 12.30pm AEST Thursday 21 May 2025. Details here.

• A Virtual Tour of Point Puer. Presented by John Stephenson. Online, 12.30pm AEST Thursday 28 May 2026. Details here.

Image: Foundation trenches for an incomplete barracks building at Point Puer. Image courtesy: Caiti D’Gluyas.