Archaeology and Personal Journey of Blue Nelson

Blue Nelson, a field archaeologist, is introduced as a dedicated and hardworking individual. His journey from a history-loving child to a military veteran and finally an archaeologist is detailed. Blue's work ethic is highlighted through his experiences at various archaeological sites. He finds fulfillment in engaging with communities and retelling their histories, especially those with contentious pasts. His story comes full circle as he returns to Kingsley Plantation, a site he visited as a child, to conduct excavations.

How does Blue Nelson describe his personality metaphorically?

• Like a rock

• Like an avocado

• Like a banana

• Like a gentle giant

What nickname is given to Blue Nelson due to his work ethic?

• The Dirt Beast

• The Ground Master

• The Earth Mover

• The Soil King

What types of sites has Blue Nelson worked on?

• Contemporary sites

• Only African-American sites

• Various sites including Native American, African-American, and contemporary

• Only Native American sites

What inspired Blue Nelson's interest in archaeology?

• A visit to Kingsley Plantation

• A family member

• A book he read

• A school project

What did Blue Nelson do immediately after high school?

• Started working

• Traveled the world

• Joined the military

• Went to college

Where did Blue Nelson attend college?

• Stanford University

• Harvard University

• University of Florida

• University of California

What was significant about Blue Nelson's field school experience?

• It was at Kingsley Plantation

• It was his first job

• It was in a foreign country

• It was a summer program

What does Blue Nelson find most rewarding about his job?

• Interacting with communities

• Working outdoors

• Traveling to new places

• Discovering artifacts

What is Blue Nelson's favorite part of his job?

• Finding rare artifacts

• Writing research papers

• Teaching students

• Retelling stories left out of history

What does Blue Nelson aim to achieve by retelling stories?

• To entertain people

• To educate communities

• To gain fame

• To write a book