Excavation of SF1 site at Harrietville Chinese Mining Village, Victoria, in October 2017 (photo: Melissa Dunk)

Excavation of SF1 site at Harrietville Chinese Mining Village, Victoria, in October 2017 (photo: Melissa Dunk)

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, and Jan-Feb 2024 we conducted our second, third and fourth field seasons at this village site. Our fifth season of excavation at Harrietville will take place in Nov-Dec 2024. See Harrietville Chinese Mining Village, Season 5 - Dig with Us Nov-Dec 2024 for more details.