Starting and adapting with reflection: community archaeology at Evergreen Plantation, Louisiana

A primary difficulty in starting community archaeological projects is not knowing how to begin, especially when there is no universal blueprint for community engagement. This article uses the Evergreen Plantation Archaeological Survey to show the inner workings of community archaeological projects, revealing a constant self-reflection process that can serve as the start for future projects as well as a necessary touchstone for projects in progress. While structural changes are still necessary within the discipline to make community-engaged projects more accessible, it is still important to make an informed start and simply learn along the way.