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The Alabama Historical Commission (AHC) is proud to host intensive Cultural Resource Management (CRM) Professional Training Programs at Old Cahawba Archaeological Park in Summer 2026. This innovative program is designed to prepare the next generation of archaeologists, preservationists, and cultural heritage professionals through immersive field experiences, hands-on workshops, and nationally recognized instruction.
Whether you're a student, recent graduate, or early-career professional, our goal is to provide real-world, field-based training that meets the standards of the Register of Professional Archaeologists (RPA) and the Secretary of the Interior (SOI) that prepares you for success for a career in cultural resource management and beyond.
Alabama Historical Commission
The Alabama Historical Commission is the state’s official historic preservation agency. AHC protects, interprets, and promotes Alabama’s historic resources—from ancient Indigenous sites to 20th-century landmarks. Through stewardship, public education, and fieldwork, AHC fosters a deeper understanding of the state’s rich and complex history.
This training program is part of AHC’s long-term commitment to:
Develop Alabama’s professional archaeological workforce
Enhance public understanding of cultural resource management
Provide accessible, affordable training to emerging professionals
Old Cahawba Archaeological Park
Located in the heart of Alabama’s Black Belt, Old Cahawba is the site of Alabama’s first state capital and one of the most archaeologically rich historic landscapes in the southeastern United States. The park preserves the remains of a once-thriving antebellum river town that became a vital center of African American life during Reconstruction before being slowly reclaimed by nature.
Today, Old Cahawba is a premier site for archaeological fieldwork, offering diverse features such as:
Historic structures and cemeteries
Historic landscapes
Unmarked burial grounds and preservation zones
And many others
As a National Register-listed site, Old Cahawba offers an ideal setting to learn, discover, and engage with the public through ethical, community-based archaeology.
Who Should Apply?
Current students or recent graduates in archaeology, anthropology, history, or closely related fields who are interested in pursuing cultural resource management as a career.
Early-career professionals who do not have experience in the field.
What We Offer
In Summer 2026, we will offer:
Two 4-week CRM Professional Training Program Sessions
1-week specialized workshops, including:
Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR)
Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
Cemetery Preservation
Photogrammetry for Cultural Heritage
Students will work directly with AHC archaeologists, contribute to real-world research, and gain skills that are directly transferable to careers in CRM, public archaeology, historic preservation, and others.
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