The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) faced the challenge of creating a vital new roadway through northern Delaware. The proposed Route 301 corridor would cut through areas potentially rich with historical artifacts and cultural significance, risking the loss of irreplaceable pieces of Delaware’s past. They needed to develop critical transportation infrastructure while preserving the historical and archaeological heritage of the region.
Work included Phase I, Phase II, and Phase III archaeological studies based on a predictive model, Geographic Information System (GIS) field data collection and recording, archival research on historic occupation, technical report production, resource documentation forms, and intensive lab/artifact analysis,
Investing in extensive public outreach efforts and project coordination, our team worked with DelDOT, the Archaeological Society of Delaware (ASD), and the Delaware State Historic Preservation Office (DE SHPO) on dissemination of the project results to the public. Outreach efforts included:
- Four volumes of The Bulletin of the Archaeological Society of Delaware
- Presentations at over 20 talks at local, state, and national conferences
- Museum displays at three DelDOT rest areas
- Special design artifact traveling case for school programs
- Participation in public archaeological days
- Pamphlets and handouts
