ASHA/IA 2017 Joint Conference

Travelling Stories: connecting people and landscapesis the first joint conference of Interpretation Australia and the Australasian Society for Historical Archaeology. It aims to pull together folk with the ultimate aim of creating a greater understanding for all of the environments in which we live.This will be a conference with a difference, one that will travel […]

ASHA Annual General Meeting

Notice of the 2017 Annual General Meeting of the Australasian Society for Historical Archaeology Inc.To be held onWednesday 11 October 2017, 5:30pmatThe Tramsheds,4 Invermay Rd,Launceston, TasmaniaCommittee NominationsThe election of the 2017-18 ASHA Committee will be conducted during the Annual General Meeting. Nominations are therefore called for those members interested in nominating for positions on the […]

ASHA Reading Group

The next ASHA reading group is being hosted by Artefact Heritage and will be held on 30th November.This is a semi-regular (quarterly) opportunity to catch-up with other historical archaeologists and discuss themes of interest.FacilitatorAdele ZubrzyckaSenior Heritage Consultant, Artefact HeritageTopicIndustrial Archaeology and HeritageLocation and TimeArtefact Heritage OfficesLevel 4 Building B, 35 Saunders StreetPyrmont NSW 2009There will […]

Historical Archaeology in Argentina

The Australian Society for Historical Archaeology welcomes to SydneyDr. Daniel Schávelzon, Director, Centre for Urban Archaeology, Argentina, andDr. Patricia Frazzi, Specialist in the Conservation and Restoration of Archaeological Heritage, who have kindly agreed to meet with us on the evening of Friday 1st December 2017. ASHA extends a warm welcome to members of ICOMOS who […]

ASHA Reading Group

The next ASHA reading group is being hosted by Casey and Lowe and will be held on 22nd March.This is a semi-regular (quarterly) opportunity to catch-up with other historical archaeologists and discuss themes of interest.FacilitatorRobyn StocksSenior Artefact Specialist, Casey and LoweTopicHistorical ArtefactsLocation and TimeCasey and Lowe Offices51 Reuss StreetLEICHHARDT NSW 20406pm, Thursday 22nd March 2017Primary […]

ASHA-CAS Maritime Contact Art Symposium

A joint half-day event with the Canberra Archaeological Society and ASHA will be held at the National Museum of Australia, Canberra, on Saturday 14 April 2018 in ACT Region Heritage Week. Speakers will include Professor Sue O’Connor (ANU), Dr Mike Pearson AO, Professor June Ross (UNE), Dr Tristen Jones (ANU) and Dr Duncan Wright (ANU). […]

ASHA Workshop 1– Technical & Research Skills

This workshop is being organised by the Australasian Society for Historical Archaeology with the support of Australia ICOMOS and the Heritage Division, Office of Environment and Heritage. The venue is provided courtesy of Property NSW.Historical documents: maps, plans and imagesThis session will:look at how and why we do Land Titles research in archaeology.involve an online […]

Archaeology in the Pub – May 2018

ASHA is teaming up with ArchSoc at Sydney University, and the Archaeology Society at Macquarie University, during National Archaeology Week for the next Archaeology in the Pub event. This is a perfect opportunity for subbies and consultants to meet students they may be working with in the next few years and for archaeology students to […]

ASHA Reading Group: Archaeology under late capitalism

The next ASHA reading group is being hosted by Dr James Flexner at the University of Sydney and will be held on the 14th June. This is a semi-regular (quarterly) opportunity to catch-up with other historical archaeologists and discuss themes of interest.FacilitatorDr James FlexnerLecturer in Historical Archaeology and HeritageUniversity of SydneyTopicArchaeology under late capitalismLocation and […]

ASHA Reading Group – Cultural Landscapes

The next ASHA reading group is being hosted by Dr Iain Stuart at the offices of GML Heritage and will be held on the 16th August. This is a semi-regular (quarterly) opportunity to catch-up with other historical archaeologists and discuss themes of interest.FacilitatorDr Iain StuartJCIS ConsultantsTopicCultural LandscapesLocation and TimeGML HeritageLevel 6, 372 Elizabeth Street, Surry […]

Archaeology in the Pub – August 2018

Want to meet consultants and archaeologists working on sites in Sydney and surrounding areas? Want to know more about is it like working as an archaeologist? Every three months ASHA hosts an informal get together to discuss archaeology in Sydney and workshop problems consultants are facing in the industry. Each session is based on a […]

2018 ASHA Conference Artefact Workshop

These workshops will be held at the UNE Parramatta Campus. These will be run by highly-experienced, Sydney-based artefact specialists. Similar events have proved popular in the past. Registration for individual sessions is possible. Members $50 for a single session, $80 for both sessions. Discounted rates for students. Lunch not included. Registerhere.