Public Archaeology
Events
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Daffodil Festival Public Archaeology
Come visit us during one of our favorite events of the year, Gloucester’s Daffodil Festival! We will be excavating near the Gloucester Museum of History, and we welcome visitors to […]
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Daffodil Festival Public Archaeology
Come visit us during one of our favorite events of the year, Gloucester’s Daffodil Festival! We will be excavating near the Gloucester Museum of History, and we welcome visitors to […]
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Fairfield Friday
CAPE 6783 Main Street, Gloucester, VA, United StatesFairfield Archaeology Park will be open for site tours on the 1st and 3rd Fridays of each month, from March through October. Visit the site to learn about the families […]
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Homeschool Bug Day at Walter Reed Birthplace
Walter Reed Birthplace 4021 Hickory Fork Rd, Gloucester, VirginiaWhat do archaeologists and bugs have in common? They both dig in the dirt! Learn more about how other sciences relate to archaeology at the birthplace of one of the […]
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Fairfield Friday
CAPE 6783 Main Street, Gloucester, VA, United StatesFairfield Archaeology Park will be open for site tours on the 1st and 3rd Fridays of each month, from March through October. Visit the site to learn about the families that lived and worked here, the 20+ years of archaeology that has occurred at the site, and walk the nature trail.
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VA250 Public Dig Day: Animals of the Revolution
Timberneck 3601 Timberneck Farm Road, Hayes, VA, United StatesWhat animals lived, worked, and roamed through Revolutionary-era Virginia? This Dig Day explores the role of animals on farms and in surrounding forests 250 years ago. Participants will take part in excavations near the future parking area at Timberneck (in Machicomoco State Park), contributing to ongoing research that supports the site’s restoration and preservation.
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Homeschool Dig Day at Fairfield
Fairfield Archaeology Park 5777 Fairfield Lane, Hayes, VA, United StatesTeaching your children about history and want to give them a hands-on lesson? Join us at Fairfield Archaeology Park, where your children can learn about historical brick masonry and enjoy other educational activities! Bring some lunch and spend a day outdoors! Registration required (see ticket link below).
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Archaeology Summer Camp: King William Courthouse
King William Courthouse 351 Courthouse Lane, King William, Virginia, United StatesIntroducing a new summer camp in King William, at the historic courthouse! For more info, email outreach@fairfieldfoundation.org Sign up here!
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Fairfield Friday
CAPE 6783 Main Street, Gloucester, VA, United StatesFairfield Archaeology Park will be open for site tours on the 1st and 3rd Fridays of each month, from March through October. Visit the site to learn about the families […]
