The Amache Community Archaeology Project holds open houses during the Archaeology Field School, which typically occurs every other year in even years.
The upcoming open houses will be July 2-4, 2026.
Amache Community Archaeology Project Field School: June 15 – July 11th, 2026
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The Amache Community Archaeology Project is returning in 2026 to Amache and the Amache Museum for a ninth field school in historical archaeology and museum studies. The field school is a four-credit undergraduate level course for students interested in archaeology, museum studies, or history. Students work with high school interns and volunteers with family ties to the site. Archaeological work this summer is planned for Blocks 6E, 8E, 10E, 11E, 12E, and 12H.
The project’s work at Amache is dedicated to researching, preserving, and interpreting the history of incarceration. As part of our on-going community engagement and research we host a biennial field school focused on creating a rich educational environment, providing expertise in archaeology and museums to the local and descendant communities, and advancing scholarly research.
For more information about the Amache Community Archaeology Project, visit https://amachearchaeology.com. To follow the progress of the field school throughout the summer, visit the project Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/DUAmacheResearchProject.
As part of the field school, the Amache Project hosts two public events. An open house for the Amache Community will be held July 2-3, and a public open house will be held July 4.
The Amache Community Open House – July 2 – 3
The community open house is designed for individuals with a personal or family connection to Amache or the Japanese American incarceration experience. The Amache Community Open House begins Thursday July 2 with an evening event. The following day, July 3, will include tours of the archaeological site, individualized visits to barracks or other important locations in the camp, time to explore the museum, and a group dinner. If you are interested in attending this event please RSVP by May 31 either by filling out this short form or by calling (303) 871-2825.
Public Open House – July 4
The Public Open House is designed for anyone to attend and learn about the history of Amache and Japanese American incarceration and how archaeologists study it. The Public Open House includes tours of the archaeological site in the morning and activities at the Amache Museum in Granada in the afternoon. If you plan to attend, please let us know by filling out this short form. This event is free and open to the public.
To follow the progress of the field school throughout the summer, visit the project Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/DUAmacheResearchProject.