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Philadelphia Archaeological Forum

Also called: Philadelphia Archeological Forum

A group that shares Philadelphia's archaeology with the public and speaks up to protect historic sites. It hosts public talks, runs a historical burial grounds map and database, and invites people to join advocacy actions.

  • Low cost
  • Online OK

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What they do

Attend public talks, sign petitions, and send public comments to the City Planning Commission during its reviews. Membership is open to anyone interested in archaeology, history or related fields.

Who it is for

Who can join
Open to anyone
Who is there
Adults of any age

When and where

Public talks and events, mostly in October during Pennsylvania Archaeology Month. The group's activities page lists a yearly public day, Explore Philly's Buried Past, held each October since 2005. Other talks are posted one at a time, and many need registration.

Season
Fall

Mailing address (c/o Drexel University)

Address
3141 Chestnut St
Part of the city
University Southwest

You can join online.

Your first visit

Feeling unsure the first time is normal. Most groups are glad when someone new walks in.

First step: Pick a public talk from the events list on the group's website and register for it if the listing asks you to..

You can just show up.

What to expect

Talks cover Philadelphia's burial grounds, digs and historic sites, and are given by archaeologists and other specialists. Some are online, and the state historic preservation office's lunchtime lectures run about 20 minutes and end with questions.

Tips for your first visit

  • Check each listing for registration, since several talks use Eventbrite.
  • Museum talks are ticketed through the museum's own site.
  • Membership forms are downloaded from the website and mailed with dues.

Newcomer welcome

Fine for newcomers, but you may need to speak up (3 out of 5). Why we say this: Public talks are open to anyone, and a general email is posted. Several talks need registration first, and membership is $15 a year..

Cost and commitment

Cost
Low cost. Membership dues are $15 a calendar year. Some talks are free, and some ticketed talks charge admission.
How often
Drop in whenever you like

Access and languages

Wheelchair access
We do not know yet. Ask the group before you go.
Languages spoken
We do not know yet which languages are spoken.

Requirements

We found no special requirements. Ask the group if you are not sure.

How to reach them

We copy contact details as the group or a public source published them. Each one shows where it came from.

Sources and last check

Checked by our research team on October 8, 2026. This was a closer look, including what a first visit is like.

Last seen active
October 2026 (See the evidence)
Last checked by our team
October 8, 2026
Status
Active
Our confidence in this listing
High

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