North Carolina Office of State Archaeology

04/10/2026

04/10/2026

OSA Staff is out at Historic Halifax today at the site of the original Courthouse (c. 1758) with artifacts from our 2018/2019 excavations.

Come out and say “Hi!”

03/27/2026

Big News! The facility that houses our project has changed its name to the Office of State Archaeology Conservation Lab (OSA Lab)! This new name better reflects the variety of work the lab undertakes on behalf of archaeological collections across North Carolina. Many of our visitors think staff only work on the shipwreck of La Concorde/Queen Anne’s Revenge and are excited during lab visits to learn just how many other historical sites and archaeological projects are supported.

Don’t worry! This page will continue to be dedicated to updates from the La Concorde/Queen Anne’s Revenge Shipwreck Project and announcements about events! For other news from the lab, be sure to follow North Carolina Office of State Archaeology!

“A large portion of our work will always be La Concorde/Queen Anne’s Revenge, but we are proud to expand our conservation, analytical, and consultation services to other organizations in need of the special care we can provide,” said Head Conservator Kimberly Kenyon. “The lab has built partnerships across the state to support exhibits and to serve our fellow agencies and their visitors by preserving a wider range of North Carolina’s irreplaceable cultural heritage.”

Curious to know more, please check out the press release: https://www.dncr.nc.gov/news/press-releases/2026/03/26/renamed-office-state-archaeology-conservation-lab-expands-focus-beyond-queen-annes-revenge-shipwreck

03/05/2026

Are you interested in exploring the diverse career paths in archaeology? Are you wondering about careers in archaeology that aren’t focused on teaching at a university? Are you looking for advice on how to land your first archaeology job? Join us for a panel discussion and reception! We have assembled an awesome panel of professional archaeologists including lead archaeologists from the largest cultural resource management firms in the southeastern U.S., state and federal agencies, and historic sites (list below). Come hear their career stories, ask questions, and make connections during the reception.

When: Monday, March 23 4:00pm-6:00pm

Where: Graham Student Union (aka Carolina Union) Room 2420

Open to undergraduates and graduate students.

02/27/2026

A reminder that applications for our Collections Manager Position close Monday March 2nd at 11:59pm.

The North Carolina Office of State Archaeology Research Center in Raleigh is hiring a full-time Collections Manager! If you'd like to join our team, you can find more details by clicking the link below:

http://bit.ly/4aAuTnT

Applications close March 2nd at 11:59pm.

02/20/2026

Staff members from the Underwater Archaeology Branch and Blackbeard's Queen Anne's Revenge Shipwreck Project attended the grand reopening of the North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort ! The newly renovated space looks incredible, and many artifacts from NC OSA's maritime collections are on display. Hard work and collaboration has produced a wonderful space that will continue to be enjoyed by visitors for years to come.

02/17/2026

The North Carolina Office of State Archaeology Research Center in Raleigh is hiring a full-time Collections Manager! If you'd like to join our team, you can find more details by clicking the link below:

http://bit.ly/4aAuTnT

Applications close March 2nd at 11:59pm.

01/30/2026

The North Carolina Office of State Archaeology’s (OSA) Underwater Archaeology Branch (UAB) is responsible for managing the state’s submerged cultural resources, including the many beach wreck fragments that frequently appear along our coastlines, especially after significant storms. In September 2025, UAB staff visited several beach wreck sites along the Outer Banks, including one identified as the wreck of the G.A. Kohler. Officially recorded as an archaeological site in 1983 as “NHB0001”, this wreck is a landmark of the Outer Banks and has been spotted and admired by generations of visitors to the Cape Hatteras National Seashore. The wreck’s identity as the G.A. Kohler is based on the wreck's location and style of construction, connecting it to a four-masted schooner that ran aground during a hurricane in 1933. The wreck was later burned and scrapped for metal during World War II. Periodically, its charred hull fragments become exposed amongst the shifting shoreline of the Cape Hatteras National Seashore.

The purpose of this most recent visit was to collect high-resolution digital photos in order to produce a detailed 3D model of the site. This work both documents the wreck’s current condition and will allow staff to track changes to the site in the future.

Check the model out here: https://sketchfab.com/3d-models/kohler-beach-wreck-4fe18c4cbe334a379b7e8cc4fd55060e

01/30/2026

Closing tonight! The application for our 10 week paid summer internship closes tonight (1/30/26) at 11:59. There are only a few hours left to apply!
Please see the link below for more details:
https://tinyurl.com/56zxcp73

01/15/2026

Join our team! See attached post for more information.

We're hiring a full time Collections Technician! If you want to come work for us, please check out the link below:

https://tinyurl.com/58jet7xu

The application closes: 11:59:59pm on 1/28/26