This paper presents our experience with two community archaeology outreach events in 2019 and 2022 at the Baset Temple in Baset village, Ta Pon commune (Battambang province, Cambodia). The program is part of the Pteah Project, which focuses on examining habitation and daily life within a provincial pre-Angkorian and Angkorian settlement. Community archaeology is key to promoting cultural heritage, encouraging local people to understand the value of heritage located within their community, as well as allowing them to engage with archaeological research. Since the Pteah Project began work in Baset village in 2018, villagers who live next to the 11th Century CE Angkorian temple of Baset, and whose properties and rice fields contain artifacts reflecting the long duration of habitation at this site, have participated in our project. Despite the temple’s rich archaeological record, no systematic effort has been made yet to educate the local community about their archaeological and cultural heritage. Our primary goal in community outreach events is to promote cultural heritage education and assist with protecting the archaeological heritage of Baset. However, this work also raises concerns within the community regarding consequences to their private properties. Our preliminary community engagement activities highlight the need to both consider the audience for such events and define the important stakeholders. This presentation highlights work by our program to date and reviews results: both achievements and ongoing challenges.