Founded in 1963 by the state of South Carolina, SCIAA conducts archaeological work across the state. We teach, research, preserve artifacts and work with agencies to protect cultural heritage.
Found Something? Here’s Who to Contact
- Have you found an artifact? Call our Public Archaeologist.
- Want to report an archaeological site? Call the State Archaeologist.
- Looking for a Hobby License? Contact the Underwater State Archaeologist.
- Have you found a wreck, site, structure, or object along a beach, river, or marsh? Please contact the State Underwater Archaeologist.
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Office of the State Archaeologist
Statewide leadership for archaeological stewardship, compliance and public engagement. Access permitting guidance, reporting and educational resources.
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Maritime Research Division
Research, documentation and preservation of South Carolina’s underwater cultural heritage, from shipwrecks to coastal sites.
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Research Division
Fieldwork, collections and analyses advancing South Carolina archaeology across prehistoric and historic periods.
