Modern archaeology grew out of antiquarianism and imperialism, as early collectors and scholars used the past to construct identities, satisfy their curiosities, and affirm their aesthetic preferences. The Montgomery Fellows visiting Dartmouth in fall of 2021 explore how these legacies influence contemporary archaeology, museum practices, and policies to uncover, recover, and preserve cultural heritage.
Designated Campus Colleague, School of Anthropology, University of Arizona, and Past President, Society for American Archaeology (2019-2021)
"Co-opting the Past, Re-creating the Present: Politics and Archaeology"
Tuesday, Sept. 21
Distinguished Research Professor, DePaul University College of Law
"Imperialism, Colonialism, Archaeology, and the 'Universal' Museum"
Tuesday, October 5
Distinguished Professor of Egyptology at the American University in Cairo
"Displaying Egypt in Egypt: A Brief Overview of Museums in Egypt"
Tuesday, October 12
James B. Pritchard Professor of Mediterranean Archaeology, University of Pennsylvania
"Archaeology, Museums, and War: Strategies for the 21st Century"
Tuesday, November 2
Associate Professor of Anthropology, University of Denver
"Conservation of the Laetoli Footprints: What Went Wrong?"
Tuesday, November 9
This series will feature three master crafters.
Writer Édouard Louis returns in April 2022.
The focus on writers will continue in the summer, when Klay—winner of the National Book Award and a virtual fellow in summer 2020—returns to campus in person.
The Montgomery Fellows Program was conceived to bring exceptional people to campus to interact primarily with undergraduates. Your comments help us to understand how well we are doing in meeting that objective.