After an extensive search, the museum is pleased to welcome Andrew Beaupré as the new curator of archaeological collections. Andrew has jumped into the work here with enthusiasm, extensive knowledge, and collegiality.

A native of Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom, Andrew received his introduction to archaeology at the University of Vermont. After graduating from UVM, he received a MA in anthropology from Western Michigan University and then did his doctoral work at the College of William and Mary, where he concentrated on historical archaeology.

In addition to his academic training, Andrew has worked as a field and lab technician on many archaeological projects, was a gubernatorial appointee to the Vermont Commission on Native American Affairs, and served as the field scientific director for a historic fort site owned by the Canadian Department of Defense.

Most recently, Andrew worked as the research station archaeologist for the Arkansas Archaeological Survey and held a teaching position at the University of Arkansas.

Andrew and his family are settling in at their temporary quarters in West Gardiner. Andrew’s wife Deirdre is a math teacher and a native of Maine. Along with their two children, Andrew and Deirdre are pleased to be back home and everyone here at the museum is very happy to have them!