As the Council for British Archaeology celebrates its 80th anniversary, reflecting on the challenges and the successes of the organisation since its establishment in 1944, it is simultaneously turning its attention to the next 80 years and the future of the CBA with a new NLHF-funded project, Reconnecting Archaeology.
Reconnecting Archaeology is an 18-month project which seeks to bridge gaps and strengthen ties within the archaeological sector in two key ways; by reshaping how the CBA can support and connect grassroots and community organisations, addressing challenges around the perception of archaeology, resourcing and audience development and by championing and promoting good practice in engaging new audiences for grassroots community archaeology.
Join the CBA’s Audience and Network Manager, Katrina Gargett, to discover how the project is seeking to draw together the grassroots archaeological community, so it has a stronger voice that understands the opportunities of wider engagement and has the tools, skills, resources and opportunities to reach more people and secure its future. She will outline how the Reconnecting Archaeology project came about, why the CBA feel it’s needed, and the impacts that the CBA are hoping it will have, both on itself as a membership and umbrella organisation and the wider sector.
This talk will be held on Zoom webinar and last approximately 1 hour. The link to join the event will be included in your booking confirmation email.
Katrina Gargett
