Cost: check2027
US-TX: Brooks County Survey (IFR)
Examine one of the most complex social and historical landscapes in the United States through an immersive, community-informed field school in South Texas. This program uses archaeological and ethnographic methods to study the material traces of clandestine migration along the U.S.-Mexico border, focusing on the objects left behind by migrants crossing through Texas’ remote ranchlands. Participants will help document and analyze these materials to better understand migration experiences and the
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Region | Brooks County, Tx, Usa |
| Period | Current day, Field archaeology, Survey, Ethnoarchaeology |
| Dates / season | 2027 dates TBD |
| Status | Listed on AFOB |
| Type | Field School |
| Application deadline | February 1, 2027 |
| Cost | Unknown, ask the project |
| Minimum age | 18 |
| Academic credit | 6 semester (9 quarter) - anticipated |
| Accommodation | You will stay in refurbished but rustic mobile home units on a South Texas ranch. Each unit has a full kitchen, common area, laundry area, and several bedrooms with 1-4 beds. There are also communal outdoor spaces and a nearby lake for swimming. |
| Last checked | 2026-10-16 |
Details are copied from the source listing and may change. Always confirm cost, dates and accommodation with the project director.