Rookwood Tour for National Archaeology Week – 28 May 2023

Jewish Holocaust Memorial (Martyrs Memorial) Necropolis Circuit, Rookwood, NSW, Australia

Join the Australasian Society for Historical Archaeology (ASHA) on a free walking tour of Rookwood Necropolis led by Archaeologist, Dr Siobhan Lavelle OAM, on 28 May 2023 as part of National Archaeology Week (NAW) 2023. If you attended the NAW 2022 Rookwood tour, please feel free to come again, as we will be touring a […]

Archaeology in the Pub – Hobart, Tasmania

The Duke Of Wellington Pub 192 Macquarie Street, Hobart, TAS, Australia

An archaeology event (in-person and online) hosted by Australasian Society for Historical Archaeology and the Tasmanian Heritage Council being held in Hobart. Grab a pint and join us for a series of talks exploring a range of topics relating to recent archaeological investigations and projects being undertaken in lutruwita/Tasmania. The talks are being co-hosted by […]

2023 ASHA Seminar Series – Women and their houses in Victorian New Zealand – Christchurch Archaeology Project

Online

In 2023, ASHA is continuing on with our free online seminar series, this time focusing on current archaeological research in New Zealand and the Pacific Islands. The third seminar for 2023 will be on Women and their houses in Victorian New Zealand as part of the Christchurch Archaeology Project, presented by Dr Katharine Watson on Wednesday […]

2023 ASHA Seminar Series – Southern Cemeteries Archaeology Project

Online

In 2023, ASHA is continuing on with our free online seminar series, this time focusing on current archaeological research in New Zealand and the Pacific Islands. The fourth seminar for 2023 will be on the Southern Cemeteries Archaeology Project presented by Dr Peter Petchey on Wednesday 16 August 2023. The seminar will start at 6pm AEST/ […]

Free

ASHA Archaeology in the Museum and the Pub – 30 August 2023

Australian Museum 1 William Street, Darlinghurst, NSW, Australia

Archaeology in the Pub is back! This time, we are first sojourning at the Australian Museum for their Night at the Museum event, and will then head to the nearby Slims Rooftop bar for food and more drinks. Finger food will be provided, but you will have to buy your own drinks. The ASHA Archaeology in […]

ICOMOS GA2023

International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney) 14 Darling Drive, Sydney, NSW, Australia

ICOMOS GA2023 Dates: 31 August – 9 September 2023 Venue: International Convention Centre (ICC Sydney) right in the heart of Sydney Audience: Expected up to 1,500 professionals from across the globe representing heritage, archaeology, historians, urban planning, architects and academia just to name a few, providing unrivalled access to high-calibre specialist knowledge and delivering a boost to‘grass roots’ […]

ASHA-ICAHM Workshop – ICOMOS GA2023

The Big Dig Archaeology Education Centre, The Rocks 110 Cumberland Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia

The International Committee on Archaeological Heritage Management (ICAHM) and the Australasian Society for Historical Archaeology (ASHA) are happy to announce that they will be co-hosting a workshop as an official side event of the ICOMOS GA 2023 in Sydney. The ASHA-ICAHM 1 day Workshop will be held at The Big Dig Archaeology Resource Centre, The […]

AHA Reading Group

Save the date and watch this space for the second 2023 AHA Reading Group.

ASHA Seminar Series 2023 – ‘I want a really good man and I have written to Professor Mallowan …’ Judy Birmingham and the origin of Australian Historical Archaeology – Presented by Andrew Wilson

Online

In 2023, ASHA has been continuing on with our free online seminar series, this time predominantly focusing on current archaeological research in New Zealand and the Pacific Islands. Our final stop on our virtual tour will return to Australia. The fifth and final seminar for 2023 will be on Judy Birmingham and the origin of […]

Archaeology in the Pub – 28 February 2024

The White Cockatoo 30 Terminus Street, Petersham, NSW, Australia

Archaeology in the Pub is back! This time, we are heading to the Inner West. Come and join us for a low-key event for archaeologists, including students, researchers and consultants, to catch up and enjoy each other’s company over a drink (or two). As a bonus, Wednesday at the White Cockatoo is Trivia night. There […]

2024 Online Seminar Series – Maori Settlement on Tawhiti Rahi (Poor Knights Island)

In 2022 and 2023, the Australasian Society for Historical Archaeology (ASHA) ran a series of bi-monthly online seminars showcasing the recent research in historical archaeology in Australasia. We are delighted to announce that we are continuing on with our free online seminar series in 2024. The first stop on the (virtual) tour for 2024 will […]