Digging deeper: Unearthing Beechville's past through research and real-world learning | SMU News and Events When Anthropology Professor Dr. Jonathan Fowler first walked into the community of Beechville over a decade ago, he thought he was taking on a small side project. "I began working at Beechville as an ...

Community connection is at the heart of a SMU archaeology project in partnership with historic #Beechville. Led by Dr. @coldh20.bsky.social, the fieldwork offers real-world experience to #SMUAnthropology students in a way the classroom can't replicate. news.smu.ca/news/2025/12... #artswithimpact

Day 1 for the Archaeological Survey Field School at Saint Mary's University in Halifax. The image shows Dr. Jonathan Fowler and students outside the McNally Building, discussing technology. This spring, the SMU Anthropology class will be studying a site close to Halifax: the early 19th century Black Refugee settlement at Beechville. Follow @archaeologyacadie on Facebook for progress updates in the weeks ahead. Student Ben Sheffar, an accomplished videographer, is documenting the project.

Day 1 for the Archaeological Survey Field School at Saint Mary's University in Halifax. The image shows students outside the McNally Building, trying out some technical tools. This spring, the SMU Anthropology class will be studying a site close to Halifax: the early 19th century Black Refugee settlement at Beechville. Follow @archaeologyacadie on Facebook for progress updates in the weeks ahead. Student Ben Sheffar, an accomplished videographer, is documenting the project.

Day 1 for the Archaeological Survey Field School at Saint Mary's University in Halifax. The image shows Dr. Jonathan Fowler and students around a large table inside the Archaeology Lab in the McNally Building. This spring, the SMU Anthropology class will be studying a site close to Halifax: the early 19th century Black Refugee settlement at Beechville. Follow @archaeologyacadie on Facebook for progress updates in the weeks ahead. Student Ben Sheffar, an accomplished videographer, is documenting the project.

#FieldSchoolFriday: Students in the Archaeological Survey Field School at Saint Mary's University are digging into a new spring season of exploring uncovered history at a site close to #Halifax: the early 19th century Black Refugee settlement at #Beechville. #nsarchaeology #artswithimpact