Educational Programs
We offer a wealth of knowledge about the past that cannot be learned through traditional classroom education.
Our expertise in local, regional, state, and national-level subjects relating to pre- and post-contact history allows us to provide valuable experiences to teachers, students, and the public. We work with regional universities and colleges, high schools, and elementary schools to bring history, archaeology, and architectural history to students. Additionally, PAL staff regularly speak to local preservation groups, avocational archaeological associations, and the general public.
Classroom presentations and hands-on demonstrations are among the most popular programs sponsored by PAL. These interactive experiences have included stone tool-making demonstrations, outdoor excavations, and other participation-based projects.
Sophia Academy Students Visiting PAL
PAL’s programs range from formal curriculum design and implementation, to guided tours and hands-on demonstrations.
Services include:
Curriculum subject matter meeting state and local requirements
Popular reports geared toward the general public or specific education levels
Opportunities for college-level interns to gain experience in archaeological methods and techniques in the laboratory
Organizing and hosting tours at our facilities to teach students and groups about archaeological sites or subjects
Lectures and/or hands-on demonstrations
Boy Scout Merit Badge Project, Rehoboth, MA
Internship & Volunteer Opportunities
PAL offers a select number of volunteer and internship opportunities in our laboratory. Through this program, we provide valuable experiences to high school students, college-level interns and volunteers through on-site learning sessions.
For more information, please contact our Laboratory Manager Heather Olson at education@palinc.com.
Select Clients
Sophia Academy
Brown University
Rhode Island School of Design
University of Rhode Island
Rhode Island Historical Society
Select Projects
Manton Farm and Primus Collins, Little Compton, RI
Aquinnah GIS Project, MA
Ja-Mar Farms – Muttock-Pauwating Site, Middleborough, MA
Boy Scout Merit Badge, Rehoboth, MA
Public Days
Related Services
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Interpretive Exhibits
We deliver engaging and award-winning exhibits for both educational and regulatory needs.
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Publications & Presentations
We provide captivating publications and presentations for the general public and professional audiences.
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PAL Resources
As part of our mission to promote community education, we have compiled online resources free and accessible to the public.
