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AWA's Mission

• Encourage the appreciation, protection, and preservation of the archaeological resources of Washington State.
• Promote public education, research, and interpretation of the archaeological resources of Washington State.
• Promote, publish, and disseminate scientific research on the archaeological resources of Washington State.

About AWA

Founded in 1981, the Association for Washington Archaeology is a non-profit organization committed to the protection of archaeological and historical resources in the State of Washington. Our membership consists mainly of professional archaeologists, although it is open to anyone with an interest in learning about and protecting the past.

​Membership in AWA costs a small fee, which is used to support AWA resources such as events, sponsorships, publications, and grants.  Examples of AWA events include educational public lectures and exhibitions as well as social gatherings for members.  AWA publications include a list of professional archaeological consultants working in Washington, a quarterly newsletter, and Archaeology in Washington an occasional peer-reviewed journal of research papers and field reports.  Our grants have funded conference travel and research for many students and professionals working toward the study of Washington State's cultural heritage.

Board of Directors

​President:  Kelly Bush
Vice President:  Michelle Hannum
Treasurer:  Brandy Rinck
Secretary:  Alex Stevenson
Directors-at-Large:  Emily Peterson, Julia Furlong, Bob Kopperl
Student Directors-at-Large:  Aren Orsen, David Carlson

Contact AWA

President's Email Address:  washingtonarchaeology@gmail.com
Treasurer's Email Address:  assocwasharch@gmail.com

Mailing Address:
Association for Washington Archaeology
c/o Curator of Archaeology 
Burke Museum 
University of Washington Box 353010
Seattle, WA  98195-3010