Archaeology Research Foundation
The Archaeological Research Trust (ART) is a non-profit group affiliated with the University of South Carolina Educational Foundation and the South Carolina Institute of Archaeology and Anthropology (SCIAA). ART’s mission is preservation and interpretation of South Carolina’s collective heritage through archaeological studies. ART’s Board of Directors is comprised of individuals who share an interest and passion for archaeology. ART raises funds from the private sector to support SCIAA research and public interpretation. While State and Federal funds support much of SCIAA’s work, much of the pure archaeological research is funded by foundations, grants, commerce, and industry--companies with the desire to be good corporate citizens, and individuals who want to make a personal contribution to our South Carolina heritage.
With the Educational Foundation, ART administers two primary endowment funds: the SCIAA Archaeological Research Trust Foundation (1B1511) and the James Kirby endowment (B11040). Since 1992, donors have contributed more than $1,000,000 to these endowments, enabling ART to sponsor more than 120 archaeological research projects with a total value of more than $544,000. These studies have added immeasurably to the scientific understanding and public appreciation of South Carolina’s heritage.
ART-sponsored research is published in Legacy magazine, which is distributed in hard copy and digital formats. You can keep abreast of ongoing archaeological work in South Carolina by signing up to receive Legacy. Contact us by email at legacy@mailbox.sc.edu.
What You Can Do To Preserve Our Heritage
Consider a tax-deductible gift to our endowment fund. This can be done online or by mailing a check to the USC Educational Foundation (1B1511). Donations can be mailed to:
The Archaeological Research Trust
South Carolina Institute of Archaeology and Anthropology
1321 Pendleton Street
Columbia, SC 29208
Your support helps preserve and interpret South Carolina’s heritage for future generations. If you would like more information or assistance, please contact us.
Your contributions will be held and administered by the University of South Carolina Educational Foundation in accordance with its charter and by-laws. Annual disbursement of funds for SCIAA research projects will be in accordance with the wishes of the donor (to the extent feasible) and/or the recommendations of the ART Board of Directors.
For more information about ART, please contact us at: archaeologicalresearchtrust@gmail.com.