Fort St. Joseph was a mission, garrison and international trading post occupied from 1691 to 1781. The Fort St. Joseph Archaeological Project is a partnership between Western Michigan University, the City of Niles, Support the Fort, Inc., and other community groups. Interested? Join us at one of our public events during our field season!
Click here for a brief history of Fort St. Joseph
SUMMER CAMPS: Check back for information on the 2022 Fort St. Joseph Archaeology Summer Camp Program
Fort St. Joseph Archaeology Summer Lecture Series - Check back for information on the 2022 Fort St. Joseph Archaeology Lecture Series.
Fort St. Joseph Archaeology Project Annual Open House - Check back for information on the 2022 Fort St. Joseph Archaeology Open House
For information about WMU, the Project or archaeology at Fort St. Joseph:
Michael Nassaney, Ph.D
Principal Investigator, Fort St. Joseph Archaeology Program
Professor, Department of Anthropology
Western Michigan University
Western Michigan University Institute for Intercultural and Anthropological Studies