Program Summary: The Clarksburg Shipwreck field school, an introduction to Maritime Archaeology, is a combination of lectures and hands-on experience relating to all the facets of an archaeological investigation. This field school is a joint project between California State Parks and the PAST Foundation. The course covers hands-on experience with Gold Rush material culture, historical research, mapping maritime landscapes, and underwater documentation techniques. Students will learn while working on this new and exciting Gold Rush shipwreck site. Reports from the field school will be delivered to California State Parks.

Participants in the field school must be certified divers and have DAN insurance. Students are expected to provide their own dive gear, however, weights and air will be provided along with food and housing at the field school.