The duties of the State Archeologist involve all aspects of public archeology, from site reporting to liaison with various agencies to public education and outreach programs. These activities include preservation planning, making recommendations to state, federal, and private entities about appropriate site and artifact management, and promoting guidelines for archeological research in the state. The State Archeologist also works closely with the Survey’s collections and records management programs, the Arkansas Archeological Society, and assists with the activities of the education outreach coordinator, publications editor, and the commercial graphic artist. The State Archeologist manages the Arkansas Site Stewardship Program.
To contact the State Archeologist:
Dr. Melissa Zabecki
2475 N Hatch Ave
Fayetteville, AR 72704
479-575-6550
Email: mzabeck@uark.edu

National Register

A daytime photograph of the D.N. Edmiston House, a two-storey Victorian, in Cane Hill, Arkansas.The National Register of Historic Places is the country's honor roll of important historic sites and properties. Archeological sites like mounds and campsites, and historic cemeteries, can be eligible for the National Register, and the State Archeologist will work with land owners interested in having their properties evaluated for nomination.
National Register nominations are submitted to the State Review Board that votes on which properties in Arkansas will be submitted to the National Register office in Washington, D.C. for listing. To see a list of buildings and properties in Arkansas that are already on the National Register, visit the Arkansas Heritage website.