Sarah McGuinness

Principal Archaeologist & Cultural Heritage Specialist

Sarah has over 12 years of experience as an archaeologist and cultural heritage specialist, working within the mining, housing, and environmental sectors. Sarah specialises in both Aboriginal and European heritage and archaeology across urban and rural contexts.

Sarah is a highly experienced field archaeologist who excavated a variety of local and State significant archaeological sites across NSW, Victoria, Western Australia and Tasmania. Sarah is also a highly skilled Excavation Director on Aboriginal archaeological excavations.

Sarah is passionate about sharing her enthusiasm for Australian history and archaeology with the public and fosters this passion in her role on the National Archaeology Week committee.

Recent Research

Brewing coffee and ideas Brewing coffee and ideas
Brewing coffee and ideas
In mid-20th century Sydney, the notorious Lincoln Coffee Lounge was a haven for artists, rebels and bohemians.
Salt Pan Creek – a place of resilience and refuge Salt Pan Creek – a place of resilience and refuge
Salt Pan Creek – a place of resilience and refuge
In the early 20th century, Salt Pan Creek, located in the Canterbury-Bankstown Region of Sydney, was a centre of the Aboriginal Civil Rights Movement.
Queen Emma Timbery – a proud matriarch Queen Emma Timbery – a proud matriarch
Queen Emma Timbery – a proud matriarch
Emma Timbery was an Aboriginal shellworker and matriarch, who established a long family legacy of arts.
Signalling love Signalling love
Signalling love
Amongst the epic and groundbreaking stories of the Eveleigh Locomotive Workshops are countless personal tales of friendship, camaraderie and love.
How did the ‘Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence’ exorcise the demons of Darlo? How did the ‘Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence’ exorcise the demons of Darlo?
How did the ‘Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence’ exorcise the demons of Darlo?
The colourful history of Oxford street and Mardi Gras.

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