Martha Gimson

I am a historical archaeologist and lifelong educator with a foundation in biological archaeology and geography. I am focused on the promotion of marginalized groups and the preservation of historical culture, primarily in the southeast region of the US. Research and fieldwork include locating unmarked burial grounds of the enslaved and formerly enslaved, cemetery mapping and remote sensing analysis of unmarked burials, skeletal analysis of marginalized populations for corporeal evidence of structural and systemic violence, and historical archaeology of homestead and plantation sites to further define the roles of African and African Americans in the history of the settlement of the Piedmont of North Carolina. I have worked with several local organizations as a Cultural Resource Consultant, providing guidance and insight on preservation, salvage, history, and advocacy. On the Register of Professional Archaeologists.