The Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum

Shipwreck Archaeological Workshop (SAW)

2008

Sponsored by

The Charles Finch Gaddy Foundation

Do you like adventure, discovery and the beach?  Have you ever thought about what an archaeologist really does?  Have you wondered what it might be like to look at a shipwreck and be able to read much of its history by just what remains?  Then come to Hatteras, North Carolina!

Each summer, the Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum sponsors a week long Shipwreck Archaeological Workshop (SAW) in Hatteras, North Carolina for students from grade eight through twelfth.  SAW provides a glimpse of what it is like to study a shipwreck and use skills learned in math, science, history, social science, and writing in a real life, hands on situation.

The Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum is proud to announce its fith summer archaeology workshop.  The program, created by Wendy Coble, MA, archaeologist, and the late Sheri D. Coates, MA, educator, will provide a unique opportunity for ten students to catch a glimpse of what it is like to study a shipwreck.  Coble will direct this year’s program with former Cape Hatteras teacher, Bev Henson and staff from the museum.

Wendy Coble has a Masters degree in Maritime History and Underwater Archaeology from East Carolina University.  She works for the US Naval Historical Center in their underwater archaeology branch.  She has participated in such projects as the excavation of the H.L. Hunley, the Badin Bomber Project, and numerous ship and aircraft sites around the world.

Beverly Henson, a former Science and Social Studies teacher at Cape Hatteras Elementary School has a BS in education, and now is teaching in Greensboro, NC.  Bev won the award as volunteer of the year for the National Park Service.  She is an active volunteer for the National Park Service, Marine Mammal Stranding Network and NEST Foundation of North Carolina.

The program consists of two phases.  The first phase is preparatory for the students, and introduces them to the concepts, methods and ideas needed to accomplish phase two. Accepted students will be given material to read before they arrive which will familiarize them with concepts needed in order to prepare to investigate a shipwreck on the Outer Banks of North Carolina.  The second phase will take place June 15^th  - June 21^th in Hatteras, North Carolina where they will excavate a shipwreck on the beach. They will also participate in an R.O.V. project sponsored by NOAA’s U.S.S. Monitor Marine Sanctuary and will have the opportunity to speak and have lectures by noted nautical archaeologists and historians.

The students will work hard, but there will be plenty of fun as well.  The students will be sharing a unique experience with new faces, in an environment of encouragement designed to foster self-esteem.  There will be field trips, picnics and evening activities.  Housing, under supervision of a house parent, will be provided as well as well-balanced meals.  Students will be supervised at all times to ensure happiness and safety for all participants. 

If you know a student who might be interested in this unique summer program and would like an application, click here to print and mail, or, contact:

The Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum

PO Box 191

Hatteras, NC 27943

252-986-2995

museum@graveyardoftheatlantic.com

Tuition for the week-long residential camp is only $300.

Scholarships are available for those students who need assistance.

Ten students will be chosen from all the applications based primarily on how well the student shows an interest in learning.

 Deadline for applications is May 30, 2008 (must be received by 4 p.m. to be considered).