Michigan

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Archaeological Sites

Fort Michilimackinac
Early 18th century French fort on the upper Great Lakes, now reconstructed; web site from Old Mobile.
     National Landmark a brief description from the Michigan Historical Center.

Fort St. Joseph
Brief information and a news story about the discovery of the archaeological remains of this fort, built by the French in the late 17th century.

Mackinac: World Trade Center
From the University of Wisconsin Student History Network, information and photographs about the history of the Straits of Mackinac.

Prison Farm
Woodland habitation in the middle Grand River basin of Michigan, an article abstract by Janet G. Brashler, Matthew R. Laidler, and Terrance J. Martin, Midcontinental Journal of Archaeology.

Research Institutions

Michigan State University East Lansing
MA, PhD

Michigan Technological University Houghton
MS, Industrial archaeology

Office of the State Archaeologist
In Lansing;  maintains the state archaeological site file and artifacts collected from state lands and reviews diverse state and federal projects to determine their potential impact on Michigan's archaeological resources.

State Historical Preservation Office
In Lansing; oversees the historical preservation activities in the state.

University of Michigan-Anthropology Ann Arbor
MA, PhD

University of Michigan (Interdepartmental Program in Classical Art and Archaeology) Ann Arbor
MA, PhD in Classical Archaeology

University of Michigan (Near East Studies) Ann Arbor
MA, PhD

Current Researchers

Cultural History

Michigan Archaeological Society
Professional and amateur institution for the state; publishes the Michigan Archaeologist.

Michigan Historical Center
From the Michigan Department of State, headquarters of the state's history departments.

General Information

Archaeology at About.com

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