Host: Harold Mytum, University of Liverpool

This roundtable lunch is designed for those involved with historic burial grounds, and those interested in venues for heritage interpretation to come together and to consider innovative approaches.  These can include standard tours (though what should be covered in these?), costumed interpreters, drama and music, and combining heritage interpretation with ecological management or using urban burial grounds as green spaces where the heritage awareness is a byproduct of increasing access.

Host: Suzanne Spencer-Wood, Oakland University

Join the discussion about researching gender power dynamics in the past, and relationships in the present.

Host: Alexandria Jones, Executive Director, Archaeology in the Community

The roundtable will focus on various techniques for achieving a successful community archaeology project.  Dr. Jones will share her approach, which involves using her research to advance the goals and heritage aspirations of the community. She will outline the essential skills needed to create, implement, and complete an effective community-supported project.  While there's no one-size-fits-all formula for community projects, being prepared for potential challenges can make a difference.  Join us for a meal and an engaging discussion about the exciting world of community archaeology!

Hosts: Elizabeth Bollwerk, Thomas Jefferson Foundaton, Inc./DAACS and Katherine Sims, City of St. Augustine Archaeology Program
Sponsor: SHA Collections and Curation Program

The SHA Collections and Curation Program offers this roundtable as a forum for discussing current and ongoing issues surrounding the long-term care of collections, data generated by the work that we do, and how to encourage/facilitate Collections-Based Research.  The discussion will be driven by participant concerns and topics.

Hosts: Alicia Odewale, University of Houston, and Jodi Skipper, University of Mississippi

Historical Archaeologists have a remarkable ability to unearth and tell compelling stories from what remains of the past - old structure, hidden archives, buried artifacts, and even cultural landscapes on the brink of destruction.  Yet, many face a significant challenge: how to translate these rich histories into public-oriented scholarship that resonates with both publishers and the communities we serve.  Join us as we explore the future of archaeological storytelling and the challenges of writing stories that matter to publishers, communities, and ourselves.  If you would like to discover your own voice in your publishing journey and share stories that reach beyond your academic or professional archaeology circles, then this session is for you.  Whether you are new to the field or a seasoned writer, this session will explore the benefits and challenges of crafting impactful archaeology narratives that change history.

Host: Paul Johnston, Smithsonian Institution

What are the different job types and career tracks in nautical archaeology today?  This discussion will speak to public archaeology (NOAA, National Park Service, BOEM, Parks Canada, Smithsonian, state programs, etc.); private-sector cultural resource management (contract archaeology, consulting); private foundations; academic positions and museum work (public and private), and treasure hunting.

Hosts: Alasdair Brooks, Co-Editor, Historical Archaeology; Annalies Corbin, ACUA Editor; and Mary Sue Daoud, Associate Publisher, Springer

You’ve done the research and synthesized the results. Now you need to share your findings with the community. What are your options?  SHA provides many ways to publish your results: journal Historical Archaeology, Technical Briefs, books co-published with academic presses, and print-on-demand special publications.  This roundtable luncheon offers a relaxed environment for early career researchers and students to ask questions about the SHA publication program and explore the different options available.

Hosts: Sarah Miller, FPAN, and Marcy Rockman, Lifting Rocks - Climate and Heritage Consulting 

Legislation can be dry to read, but it shapes what is valued, funded, and where power and responsibility lie. So thinking about what we want our legislation to say and sharing these ideas with the US Congress and other policymakers is an important muscle for archaeologists to exercise. This roundtable will host a conversation about current climate and heritage policy and build ideas and steps for SHA to take in 2025.