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Archaeology Café: American Archaeology: The Past, Present, and Future of the Past

October 15 @ 6:00 am - 7:30 pm

Archaeology Café · R.E. Burrillo

American Archaeology: The Past, Present, and Future of the Past

Join researcher, author, and conservationist R.E. Burrillo for an engaging talk exploring
archaeology’s evolution from collecting and exploration into a science, while confronting its
complicated ties to nationalism, colonialism, and cultural preservation. Enjoy the free presentation
at S’edav Va’aki Museum, and explore the museum, archaeological trail, and Museum Store at the
reduced Thursday evening admission rate.


Free presentation


October 15, 2026


Presentation · 6:00–7:30 PM

Plan your evening

6:00–7:30 PM

Archaeology Café Presentation

Take a behind-the-scenes look at archaeology through stories of discovery, controversy,
and life in the field with R.E. Burrillo. No advance registration is required.

4:00–8:00 PM

Explore the museum

Browse the museum, archaeological trail, and Museum Store at the
reduced Thursday Evening admission rate from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM.

Archaeology Café Series

Look at archaeology with fresh eyes

Join us on October 15 to consider what the past can teach us, who gets to tell its stories,
and what archaeology can become in the future.

Presentation

Free

Museum viewing

Reduced evening rate

Registration

Not required

The Archaeology Café presentation is free (6:00–7:30 PM).
Museum viewing available at the reduced Thursday evening rate (4:00–8:00 PM).

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