Housing*

*Extra COVID-19 protocols will be in place.  Proof of vaccination required.

Students enrolled for academic credit will stay at the Wall Center for Archaeological Research in Morganton (about a 20 minute drive to the site) during the field school.  There is usually room at the Wall Center for non-credit participants as well.  The Wall Center is the home of the Exploring Joara Foundation, a non-profit organization formed to support the field school and to create a regional public archaeology program.

The Center includes dormitory space for 25 students and staff, along with office and lab space.  There is a large kitchen and dining area, washer and dryer, and 5 bathrooms.  There are two large dorm rooms for up to eight people and three smaller rooms for up to 4 people.  Bunk beds and mattresses will be available for everyone.  You will need to bring your own linens and towels.  All dorm rooms are gender specified.  You will be assigned a room by field school staff.

There is a weekly $85.00 housing fee.  This fee includes the cost of dinners Monday-Thursday.  The Wall Center can fill up, so if you want accommodations, submit your registration early.

Invitation

This is your opportunity to explore archaeology in a new way.  You will learn how to identify stone tools, pottery, and historic artifacts, among other artifacts.  Your participation in the field school will help researchers discover new evidence of the interactions between 16th-century Native Americans and Spanish invaders in western North Carolina.  No previous archaeological experience is necessary.

Enrollment is available for a non-credit participant fee of $450.00 per week and you may enroll for 1 to 4 weeks.  Children aged 14-15 years may enroll if accompanied by an enrolled adult.  Children 16 years of age and older may enroll on their own.

Tuition for college credit is $819 per credit, earning 1 credit per week.  You may enroll for 1-4 credits.  Contact David Moore for more information about enrolling for credit.

Working on an archaeology site is a unique experience.  It is both educational and exciting as you never know what you might find!  However, we urge all participants to be aware that working conditions are variable.  All activities take place outside (unless lab work is scheduled on rain days), and we recommend that participants wear appropriate work clothes, hats, and sunscreen.  Participants should bring lunches, snacks, and water bottles to the site.  There is always water on site for water bottle refills; you are welcome to bring any other non-alcoholic beverages.  The work schedule is Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm.  We provide transportation from the Field House to the Berry Site daily, and you can also transport yourself should you so choose as there is parking near the site.  All equipment and supplies are provided.  Portable toilets are provided on site.

Warren Wilson College Scholarships

Limited partial scholarship funding is available for all Warren Wilson College students with a 2.5 grade point average or above. To be eligible for scholarship funds, you must submit the Archaeology Scholarship Application Form to David Moore by April 21 and register for the field school during the spring registration period. 

Non-Credit Registration

If you are registering as a volunteer, not for college credit, fill out one of the registration forms below and return with a $25 non-refundable deposit or full payment of $450 per week.*  Full payment must be received by May 5, 2024.  Registrations made after May 5, 2024 for any remaining spaces must be accompanied by full payment.  Volunteers may register for 1-4 weeks.

*In the event the field school is cancelled, you will automatically receive a full refund including the non-refundable deposit.

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Mail-In Registration Packet