Twenty Years of National Archaeology Week — National Archaeology Week

Bake It! Make It!

The spectacular archaeological baking and crafting competition, started in 2020 to get us all through lockdowns.

National Archaeology WeekMay 17, 2022

NAW at Regentville NSW in 2003 & 2004

The first two years of National Archaeology Week involved events at Regentville, giving students, teachers and the public an insight into the changing life and fortunes of a Sydney colonial mansion. Helen Nicholson shares her memories.

National Archaeology WeekMay 16, 2022

2003 in Victoria and the Australian Capital Territory

Some memories of events from the very first NAW, in Victoria and the ACT, shared by John Tunn and Michael Westaway.

National Archaeology WeekMay 11, 2022

Getting Started

Michael Westaway and John Tunn’s memories of the inception of National Archaeology Week, and the great support and enthusiasm for the first NAW in 2003. The beautiful graphics were designed by illustrator and artist Liz McGrath.

National Archaeology WeekMay 11, 2022

Twenty Years of National Archaeology Week!