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Western Michigan University (WMU) and Principal Investigator Dr.
Michael Nassaney coordinates the Fort St. Joseph Archaeological
Project here in the city of Niles, Michigan. The
archaeological dig site is located at a mission, garrison, and
trading post complex occupied from 1691 to 1781 by the French and
British. A major project goal of the Fort St. Joseph
Archaeological Project since excavation began in 2002 was to make
archaeology accessible to the public. Western Michigan
University believes that the community whose history they are
unearthing and interpreting should have the opportunity to learn
about the project’s findings and even take part in the
archaeological process. Every year the project holds
summer camps for middle school and high school students, teachers,
and life long learners as well as a university level field school.
An annual open house features living history re-enactors, lectures,
informational panels and displays, site tours, music, food, and
ongoing excavations and has been attended by over 10,000 visitors
since 2006.
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