Instructors: Thomas A. Crist, Ph.D. (Utica University) and Kimberly A. Morrell (AECOM)

This workshop introduces participants to the practical aspects of locating, excavating, storing, and analyzing human remains from historic-period graves.  It also will address the appropriate role of historical archaeologists in forensic investigations and mass fatality incidents.  Participants will also learn about the basic analytical techniques that forensic anthropologists use to determine demographic profiles and recognize pathologic lessons and evidence of trauma.