SOCIETY FOR INDUSTRIAL ARCHEOLOGY

The Society for Industrial Archeology (SIA) is a small non-profit organization based in Houghton, Michigan, dedicated to the study and preservation of industrial heritage. With three employees, SIA operates as a registered 501(c)(3) organization, allowing it to pursue its mission through a variety of programs and initiatives. SIA focuses its efforts on the industrial legacy of the United States and Canada. The organization works to document, interpret, and protect historic industrial sites, artifacts, and technologies. They serve a diverse range of stakeholders, including historians, archaeologists, engineers, preservationists, educators, and the general public interested in the history of industrial development. A key differentiator for SIA lies in its dedication to public education and engagement. They actively seek to raise awareness about the importance of industrial heritage and its connections to broader social, economic, and technological history. Through publications, conferences, tours, and educational programs, SIA strives to make this history accessible and engaging for a wide audience. For those interested in learning more about SIA's work or getting involved, their website, sia-web.org, provides comprehensive information about membership, upcoming events, and research initiatives.