AUM profiles Gabrielle “Ren” Dawson’s summer experience at Old Cahawba, including field survey, artifact processing, GIS, photogrammetry, and Public Archaeology Days. Dawson reflects on how the experience shaped her interest in an archaeological career.
Read articleCoverage of the park’s Open Archaeology Day, bringing archaeological work at Old Cahawba to a public audience.
Read articleVideo coverage of the archaeological field school hosted at Old Cahawba.
Watch videoThis episode of Jeffrey’s Southern Ghosts explores Old Cahawba through history, folklore, and archaeological investigation. William Henry and Jonathan Matthews discuss Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) and the evidence used to investigate the former Pegues property.
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Watch videoA Selma Times-Journal opinion piece looking ahead to a summer of archaeology at Old Cahawba.
Read articleThe Register’s showcase describes the 2026 program’s field and laboratory training, specialized workshops, and public engagement. This feature covers the four-week format offered in 2026.
Read articleWilliam Henry and Jonathan Matthews outline work on the Kirkpatrick property and its value for archaeological research and professional training. The abstract is published in the 2026 joint meeting program.
View abstract (PDF)Reporting on the discovery of previously lost quarters for enslaved people at Old Cahawba.
Read articleA video report on the discovery of previously lost quarters for enslaved people at Old Cahawba in Dallas County.
Watch videoA Black Belt Newscast segment discusses a newly identified building beside the standing quarters for enslaved people at Old Cahawba.
Watch videoVideo coverage introducing plans for the following summer’s archaeological training program at Old Cahawba.
Watch videoAn introduction to the planned 2026 field school, including fieldwork, technical workshops, and opportunities for public participation.
Read articleBroadcast coverage of the bicentennial commemoration of Lafayette’s 1825 visit to Cahawba, including historical interpretation and comments from Site Director William Henry.
Read & watchThe National Park Service announces Old Cahawba’s addition to the Reconstruction Era National Historic Network, which connects sites interpreting and researching Reconstruction history.
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