Most archaeological digs get local media attention at one point or another. We were no exception, and it was fun to have newspaper and radio coverage. See the video and photos at: http://www.chathamdailynews.ca/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2667108#We went one step further, however, and invited the public to participate. One of the local farmers had harvested his wheat, and cleared the stubble for us to set up a 10m x 10m survey location. People came to look for artifacts in the plowed field, and connect with local history. The property had been occupied between 1850 and 1970, and was littered with 20th-century artifacts.
There was also a free BBQ at the museum, and I gave a public talk on our results, showing some of the more interesting artifacts found to date. All in all, it was an excellent public relations event for the museum, highlighting the importance of black heritage.
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