Fort St. Joseph Archaeological Project

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!


Summer Camps:



We offer several summer day camp programs for youth and lifelong learners. Participants dig alongside archaeologists at the site with opportunities to wet screen, map, and analyze recovered artifacts.  We look forward to seeing you in the field!
               
An approved continuing education program, the FSJ Lifelong Learner Camps offer applicable students three (3) WMU Graduate credits, nine (9) State Board Continuing Education Units (Michigan), credits for recertification (Illinois), and/or credits applicable toward the Professional Growth Plan (Indiana). 

Cost: $150; Scholarships may be available
Time: 9:00am - 3:00pm,  Monday-Friday 

Register online or email nileshistory@nilesmi.org for an application.

New! July 6-10 EXPERIENCED LEARNERS (For returning campers who have completed 1-2 years of FSJ Camp). Contact the Niles History Center for more information. 

July 13-17 MIDDLE SCHOOL (Grades 6-8)

July 20-24 HIGH SCHOOL (Grades 9-12)

July 27-31 LIFELONG LEARNERS AND EDUCATORS 

Lecture Series:  
Free lectures focused on the season's theme are offered on Wednesdays. Lectures begin at 7:00pm at the Niles District Library (620 E. Main Street). 


Fort St. Joseph Archaeology Project Annual Open House - August 1 -2, 2020
Celebrate at the event of season!

People of all ages are invited to attend and: 
- Meet WMU archaeologists working at the Fort St. Joseph archaeological site