Support Archaeology and Cultural Heritage Education and Outreach

As of July 1, 2016, the Office of the State Archaeologist Education & Outreach Program will no longer receive direct state support, and all program activities must be 100% externally funded. Regardless, we are working hard to maintain the programming and services already offered, and are brainstorming ways to create new partnerships and programs. It is our goal to make heritage education a well-funded priority again, and there are ways you can help!

Immediate Impacts as of 7/1/16 

• No un-sponsored programming
• Increased fees
• Overall programming reductions
• Limited in-kind staff matches for grants and programs

Long Term Goals

• A "Friends of" organization for fundraising and support
• The creation of an endowment for financial stability and independence
• The ability to offer free archaeology and heritage programming to schools statewide

How You Can Help

• Make a contribution to subsidize costs for a program or initiative of your choice
• Become a corporate sponsor
• Provide an unrestricted gift to support education and outreach via the Iowa Archeological Society as a one-time or recurring gift 
• Submit a testimonial (below): How have our programs or services impacted your community or classroom?
• Positively inform the University of Iowa of our impact via "Thank a Staff Member"
• Attend our events
• Partner with us on grants
• Contract us as education, outreach, or exhibit consultants
• Purchase archaeology stickers and accessories! Proceeds support education and outreach throught the Iowa Archeological Society and Office of the State Archaeologist!