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News Field School 2012 The Department of Anthropology invites you to participate in its 37th Annual Archaeological Field School - Summer II (June 28-August 17, 2012). Annual Report 2011 The Fort St. Joseph Archaeological Project enjoyed another successful year conducting fieldwork, analysis, publication, public education, and outreach as we gain a better understanding of the fur trade and colonialism in southwest Michigan and engage the community in the process. Read the Annual Report. Women of New France Find out more about the roles women played at the Fort in the first of a series of booklets regarding the St. Joseph Archaeological Project. Welcome, Erica Stone! Erica Stone is the 2011-12 Intern for Fort St. Joseph Museum. Fort St. Joseph Open House The Fort St. Joseph Open House was held Aug. 13-14 in Niles, Mich. "Trading on the Frontier at Fort St. Joseph" WMU received $10,175 to produce an educational booklet on fur trade which will culminate with the 2011 Fort St. Joseph Archaeology Open House. 2011 Field School Blog Hear from the 2011 field season participants in the blog! Archaeology students and staff begin their excavations and research WMU professor Michael Nassaney is beginning his eighth season for archaeological excavations and field school activities. Niles Daily Star 2011 Fort St. Joseph Post Newsletter Read about summer camp, the 2010 field season, alumni, upcoming events, and more in the most recent newsletter! Public Archaeology at Fort St. Joseph See how university students and the community benefit from archaeology at Fort St. Joseph.

Welcome to the Fort St. Joseph Archaeological Project

Here you will find information on the history of Fort St. Joseph and the efforts of WMU archaeologists to unlock the secrets of this long lost, but not forgotten, frontier outpost of New France. Our efforts are conducted in partnership with the City of Niles, the Fort St. Joseph Museum, Support the Fort, Inc., and other community groups. We look forward to seeing you in the field or at a future public venue.

Michael Nassaney, Ph.D.
Principal Investigator, Fort St. Joseph Archaeological Project
Professor of Anthropology
Western Michigan University