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2011 News 2011 National Archaeology Week National Archaeology Week aims to increase public awareness of Australian archaeology and the work of Australian archaeologists both at home and abroad, and to promote the importance of protecting Australia's unique archaeological heritage. Held from the 15 to the 21 of May 2011, this exciting nationwide program of events and activities will include public lectures, seminars, exhibits, demonstration excavations and displays. Check out your state for events in your local area. In Victoria the inaugural year of National Archaeology Week was held at Melbourne Museum in partnership with several government and private agencies. A week of activities promoted interest in archaeology through public education and involvement through school visits, site tours, a poster competition, film screenings, public lectures and exhibits and demonstrations. Victoria has a rich Indigenous, maritime and historic archaeological record, and National Archaeology Week highlighted the diversity of these various areas of our past. Activities occurred in and around Melbourne.

2011 News

2011 National Archaeology Week

National Archaeology Week aims to increase public awareness of Australian archaeology and the work of Australian archaeologists both at home and abroad, and to promote the importance of protecting Australia's unique archaeological heritage. Held from the 15 to the 21 of May 2011, this exciting nationwide program of events and activities will include public lectures, seminars, exhibits, demonstration excavations and displays. Check out your state for events in your local area.

In Victoria the inaugural year of National Archaeology Week was held at Melbourne Museum in partnership with several government and private agencies. A week of activities promoted interest in archaeology through public education and involvement through school visits, site tours, a poster competition, film screenings, public lectures and exhibits and demonstrations. Victoria has a rich Indigenous, maritime and historic archaeological record, and National Archaeology Week highlighted the diversity of these various areas of our past. Activities occurred in and around Melbourne.