The Uncovered Past Institute runs archaeology projects based on public participation.

Join our excavations and explore the history that lies under the surface of Australia. Any one interested in learning more about archaeology and history is welcome to take part.

In October 2017 we commenced excavating a 19th century Chinese gold-mining village at Harrietville in northeast Victoria, Australia. In October 2019, October 2022, Jan-Feb 2024 and Nov-Dec 2024 and Nov-Dec 2025 we conducted our second, third, fourth, fifth and sixth field seasons at this village site. Our seventh season of excavation at Harrietville will take place in Nov-Dec 2026. See Harrietville Chinese Mining Village, Season 7 - Dig with Us Nov-Dec 2026 for more details.