Texas Public Archaeology Network

Welcome to the Texas Public Archaeology Network!

TxPAN is a program with a mission to promote public appreciation of and participation in archaeology throughout the state of Texas.

Archaeologist holding up an artifact in front of a group at an archaeological site

Public Archaeology Photo of the Month. Archaeologist, Paul Matchen with the Center for Archaeolgoical Studies

TxPAN is a program with a mission to promote public appreciation of and participation in archaeology throughout the state of Texas.

This website compiles resources for Texans to learn about and participate in archaeology around the state and provides a network of potential collaborators and organizations for archaeologists wanting to develop education and outreach strategies for their work.

Learn more about TxPAN on our About Us page or take a glance at our News and Announcements below.

News & Announcements

Career Opportunities for the Summer

Perennial Environmental Services is looking field leads and technicians. Openings are available for Phase I survey throughout central and western Texas for the summer. Daily per diem and single occupancy hotel rooms will be provided. Weekly work schedule is Monday through Saturday. The starting pay is $20 for technicians and $23 for field leads based on experience. Email your CV to the Cultural Field Coordinator at rcortez@perennialenv.com if you have a minimum of a bachelor's degree (archaeology, anthropology, or related science), experience in linear Phase I surveys, and proficiency in site recording, field paperwork, and GPS and GIS equipment and software operations.

Summer 2022 Archaeology Events

As summer approaches, you will be able to participate in new events and activities throughout the state of Texas. Go out and explore archaeological sites and museums! Check out the latest events!

TxPAN's Portraits of Preservation

TxPAN is excited to announce our first Texas Archaeology Month project, Portraits of Preservation. This project will be a photography exhibit featuring Texas’s diverse Prehistoric and Historic archaeological sites, cultural landscapes, and artistic artifact photographs, taken by archaeologists and preservationists from all over our great state. The exhibit, curated by Amy Reid (Curator of the Center for Archaeological Studies), will be held on Texas State University’s San Marcos campus throughout the month of October and will also be made available in an online exhibit. More info, submission rules and instructions can be found here.

Best Archaeology on the Web

ArcheoAnalytics, an editor on the Medium website, has compiled a "Best Of" list for online Archaeolgoical content from 19 U.S. and Canadian cultural institutions. Check out The Best of Archaeology on Web and Social Media (Lockdown Edition).

Resources for Remote Teaching

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In an interest to get as many resources out there available to anyone teaching remotely in the coming weeks, TxPAN has compiled a long list of links to some great sites, videos and channels.

The New Texas Beyond History Website

Texas Beyond History (TBH) has a new look! After months of re-design work, we're so pleased to see the beautiful and functional new design for this award-winning educational website. If you're interested in Texas archaeology, you have to check it out!

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