Fort archaeologists win award for developing hobbyist diggers
Fort Vancouver: Achaeologists Elaine Dorset, from left, Doug Wilson and Bob Cromwell were honored by the Oregon Archaeological Society for helping “avocational archaeologists” learn while pitching in with local excavations.
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
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Fort Vancouver -- Three archaeologists at the Fort Vancouver National Historic Site were honored by the Oregon Archaeological Society’s 2011 President’s Award. Doug Wilson, Bob Cromwell and Elaine Dorset were recognized for their work with the Northwest Cultural Resources Institute, which provides opportunities for “avocational archaeologists” to learn scientific digging methods while helping perform excavations at the fort. Those hobbyists often become volunteers who host and educate site visitors, especially young summer campers.
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