Archaeology of the Irish Diaspora and Modern Ireland Project
My research focuses on the daily life of one rural family living in a stone cabin in County Cork, Ireland, at the turn of the twentieth century. I use a variety of multidisciplinary sources and methodologies to understand how the McCarthy family experienced their day-to-day life, from the cabin they lived in, the landscape they worked in, the objects they used, and ultimately their eviction and emigration.
Areas of Interest
- Historical archaeology, Ireland and the Irish diaspora, class, identity, cultural landscapes, public archaeology, archaeology education, Eastern North America, Europe.
Personal Website
Degrees
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Degree TypeMADegree DetailsHistorical Archaeology -- University of Massachusetts Boston
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Degree TypeBADegree DetailsAnthropology and Italian Literature/Culture -- University of Notre Dame
Research Topics
Department of Anthropology
Email
awebs [at] umd.edu
