Sydney Historical Archaeology Practitioners Workshop (SHAP) 2026
Description
SHAP 2026 – People, Power and Place
Extent Heritage is pleased to host the 2026 NSW Sydney Historical Archaeology Practitioners Workshop (SHAP), returning on Friday 22 May 2026 at the Museum of Sydney, as part of National Archaeology Week (18–24 May 2026).
SHAP 2026 brings together historical archaeology practitioners, academics, and students from across New South Wales for a day of discussion, knowledge-sharing, and critical reflection on contemporary practice.
This year's theme: People, Power and Place
Historical archaeology is never neutral. It operates within frameworks of governance, development, regulation, and community memory, shaping how places are understood, whose histories are prioritised, and how authority is exercised over land and material culture.
This year’s theme, People, Power and Place, invites participants to explore how power structures, community voices, and the character of place influence what is investigated, preserved, and interpreted. The program will highlight recent projects, emerging methodologies, and critical perspectives that examine not only what we excavate, but why, for whom, and with what impact.
Event Details
Date: Friday, 22 May 2026
Time: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Venue: Museum of Sydney
Post-event: Drinks at a local pub
Attendance is capped at 120 participants to ensure a focused, collegial, and engaging environment.
What’s Included
Your ticket includes:
Access to all SHAP 2026 sessions
Morning and afternoon tea, lunch, and continuous tea and coffee
A SHAP 2026 attendee pack
One complimentary drink at the post-event gathering
The full event program will be released closer to the date.
Ticket Pricing
Full Price: $120
AAA, ASHA or AACAI Members: $100
Students: $75
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Join us for a day of insightful discussion, professional connection, and critical engagement with the people, power, and places that shape historical archaeology today.
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