Our Programs
“Learning is not the product of teaching. Learning is the product of the activity of learners.”
– John Dewey
EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING
Learning by Doing
Part of teaching and learning about cultural heritage and archaeology is by engaging in the process of doing these activities. We exemplify this process through our CHARG Scholars Program, which provides opportunities for students to participate directly in cultural heritage projects and archaeological research.
CHARG also works with community partners to design and conduct programming for community members and students to participate in the process of archaeological research and learning about cultural heritage. This comes in a variety of forms: engaged learning class visits, hands-on excavation programs, or community education programming.
UPCOMING PROGRAMS
Archaeology Expedition at James Madison’s Montpelier
Dates: May 12-17th, 2024
Location: The Montpelier Foundation in Orange, Virginia
CHARG has partnered with The Montpelier Foundation, the home of James Madison’s Montpelier, to create a unique program for Wake Forest University students, alumni, and Lifelong Learners to participate in archaeological excavations at the former estate of the Madisons. Montpelier has been running their award winning, week-long expedition programs for over two decades. This program will be led by CHARG Director Dr. Terry Brock, who spent 8 years as the Assistant Director for Archaeology at Montpelier. The program will include special programming that connects the work at Montpelier to the historical context of Wake Forest University.
Pro Humanitate Day at Odd Fellows Cemetery
Dates: April, 2024 – Day TBD
Location: Odd Fellows Cemetery, Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Come volunteer your time working with members of the Friends of Odd Fellows for Pro Humanitate Day! This special program is for Wake Forest University staff, students, and alumni who are interested in giving back to their community through this hands-on experience helping to clean and restore this 10-acre historic African American cemetery. A date is yet to be determined.
WORK WITH US
Are you interested in developing a program or having a class visit one of our project sites? Reach out!
