Upcoming and planned community archaeology excavations in 2024. No previous knowledge of archaeology is needed in order to participate. Youngsters under 14 years of age can participate in the company of an adult.
We welcome you to the facinating world of archaeology. Please send a letter of interest to jfarchaeology@gmail.com if you see something you like.
April
1.
”Wohls Manor" 24.4–28.4.2024.
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Excavation of the cellar of the Manor House and trial excavation of a stone-age dwelling site.
Arranger: Sparbanksstiftelsen i Kyrkslätt.
May
2.
”Porkkala
1944–1956” 4.5. – 8.5.2024.
Cold War Conflict Archaeology excavation
Arranger: Kirkkonummen kansalaisopisto.
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3. ”Hanko 1941” 13.5 – 16.5.2024.
Excavation of a Second World War structure on the Hanko Front.
Arranger: Hangö Sommaruni ”Konfliktarkeologi pass 1” / Thure Galléns stiftelse.
4.
Hanko,
Tulliniemi ”Deutsches Lager Hanko 1942–1944” 20.5. – 24.5.2024.
Excavation of a German Second World War German transition camp.
Arranger: Hangö Sommaruni ”Konfliktarkeologi pass 1” / Thure Galléns stiftelse.
5.
Hanko Tulliniemi
”Deutsches Lager Hanko 1942–1944” 27.5. – 31.5.2024.
Excavation of a German Second World War German transition camp.
Arranger: Hangö Sommaruni ”Konfliktarkeologi pass 3”/ Thure Galléns stiftelse.
June
6.
Porvoo,
Vävarsbacka II 3.6. – 9.6.2024.
Excavation of a stone-age dwelling site.
Arranger: Borgå Medborgarinstitut/Porvoon kansalaisopisto.
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7.
Turku, Jäkärlä 10.6 – 14.6.2024.
Excavation of a stone-age dwelling site.
Arranger: Åbo svenska arbetarinstitut
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8.
Espoo,
Kläppkärr 15.6 – 20.6.2024.
Excavation of a stone-age dwelling site.
Arranger: Esbo Arbis.
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9.
Vantaa,
Jokiniemi 24.6. – 28.6.2024.
Excavation of a stone-age dwelling site.
Arrangers: Heureka and Helsingin seudun kesäyliopisto
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July
10 Vantaa,
Jokiniemi 1.7. – 5.7.2024.
Excavation of a stone-age dwelling site.
Arrangers: Heureka and Helsingin seudun kesäyliopisto
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11 Nordiskt Amatörarkeologiskt Utgrävningsläger 2024 Åland, Geta 21.7. –
26.7.2024.
Excavation of a stone-age dwelling site.
Arranger: Mariehamns Medborgarinstitut (MEDIS).
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12 Nordiskt Amatörarkeologiskt Utgrävningsläger 2024 Åland, Geta 28.7.– 2.8.2024.
Excavation of a stone-age dwelling site.
Arranger: Mariehamns Medborgarinstitut (MEDIS).
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August
13 Kimitoön 7.8. – 11.8.2024.
Excavation of a stone-age dwelling site.
Arranger: Kimitoöns vuxenistitut/Kemiönsaaren aikuisopisto.
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14 Kouvola,
Ruskiasuo 12.8. – 16.8.2024.
Excavation of a stone-age dwelling site.
Arranger: Kouvolan kansalaisopisto.
Registration starts 27.5.2024.
15 Korpo, Brunskär 19.8. – 23.8.2024.
Excavation of an island settlement from the 19th to the 17th Centuries
Arranger: Brunskärs byalag.
16 Kristiinankaupunki,
Rävåsen 26.8. – 30.8.2024.
Excavation of a stone-age dwelling site.
Planning in progress.
September
17 Vasa,
Korsholm 2.9. – 6.9.2024.
Ecavation of Korsholm Castle and Kings Manor with local schools.
Arranger: Svenska Österbottens förbund för utbildning och kultur SÖFUK
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18 Vasa
Korsholm 7.9. – 11.9.2024.
Ecavation of Korsholm Castle and Kings Manor.
Arranger Alma opisto
Registration starts May 15th.
Vasa Korsholm 12.9. – 17.9.2024.
Ecavation of Korsholm Castle and Kings Manor with Österbotten Fornforskningssällskap
Arranger: Svenska Österbottens förbund för utbildning och kultur SÖFUK
Planning in progress
20 ”Porkkala
1944–1956” 27.9. – 30.9.2024.
Cold War Conflict Archaeology excavation
Arranger: Kirkkonummen kansalaisopisto.
Planning in progress.