Volunteer Lab Night at the CAPE
2025-11-04 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-12-02 18:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | VA
Open to all! Join us on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month, from 6-9 pm, for volunteer lab night! Help out with washing artifacts from recent local excavations, chat with archaeologists, and more!

Fairfield Friday
2026-03-06 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-04-03 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-05-01 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-06-05 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-07-03 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-08-07 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-09-04 10:00 - 16:00 | CAPE, 6783 Main Street, Gloucester, VA, 23061, United States
Fairfield 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.

Homeschool Dig Day at Fairfield SOLD OUT
2026-03-17 10:00 - 14:00 | Fairfield Archaeology Park, 5777 Fairfield Lane, Hayes, VA, 23072, United States
Kick off our 2026 Homeschool Days with a hands-on archaeology dig day at Fairfield Archaeology Park!

As we approach the 250th anniversary of American Independence, this year’s homeschool programs will explore Gloucester and Virginia’s role in the early formation of our nation. Students will step into the shoes of archaeologists, learning about artifacts uncovered at Fairfield and how excavation helps us better understand the people and events of the past.

This engaging, outdoor experience combines history, science, and discovery! This is perfect for curious homeschool learners and those who enjoy being outdoors and in the dirt! And don’t forget to wear green and spot all things green at Fairfield!

Fee is for school-aged children only; kids under 5 and parents are free.

Fairfield Friday
2026-03-20 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-04-17 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-05-15 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-06-19 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-07-17 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-08-21 10:00 - 16:00 | VA

Daffodil Festival Public Archaeology
2026-03-28 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-03-29 12:00 - 16:00 | VA
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 stop by and chat with us about what we’re finding or help screen for artifacts.

Homeschool Bug Day at Walter Reed Birthplace
2026-04-22 10:00 - 13:00 | Walter Reed Birthplace, 4021 Hickory Fork Rd, Gloucester, Virginia, 23061
What 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 founding epidemiologists, and enjoy other educational activities about plants! Bring some lunch and spend a day outdoors! Registration required (see ticket link below).

VA250 Public Dig Day: Animals of the Revolution
2026-05-09 10:00 - 14:00 | Timberneck, 3601 Timberneck Farm Road, Hayes, VA, 23072, United States
What 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.

Homeschool Dig Day at Fairfield
2026-05-15 10:00 - 14:00 | Fairfield Archaeology Park, 5777 Fairfield Lane, Hayes, VA, 23072, United States
Teaching 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).

Archaeology Summer Camp: King William Courthouse
2026-06-02 10:00 - 2026-06-04 14:00 | King William Courthouse, 351 Courthouse Lane, King William, Virginia, 23086, United States
Introducing a new summer camp in King William, at the historic courthouse! For more info, email outreach@fairfieldfoundation.org Sign up here!

Fairfield Archaeology Summer Camp: Ages 6-8
2026-06-08 09:00 - 2026-06-12 12:00 | VA
Campers will get their hands dirty digging with professional archaeologists, finding artifacts, solving mysteries, playing games, and learning about Gloucester’s amazing history! This year the camps for 6-8 year old children will run from 9 AM to 12 PM each day and cost $150/camper. For more information, email outreach@fairfieldfoundation.org. Register here!

PLEASE DO NOT PAY AT THIS TICKET LINK UNLESS YOU HAVE COMPLETED THE REGISTRATION PACKET AND RECEIVED CONFIRMATION.

Fairfield Archaeology Summer Camp: Ages 9-12
2026-06-15 09:00 - 2026-06-19 14:00, 2026-07-13 09:00 - 2026-07-17 14:00 | VA
Campers will get their hands dirty digging with professional archaeologists, finding artifacts, solving mysteries, playing games, and learning about Gloucester’s amazing history! This year the camps for 9-12 year old children will last from 9 AM to 2 PM and cost $175/camper. For more information email outreach@fairfieldfoundation.org. Register here!

PLEASE DO NOT PAY AT THIS TICKET LINK UNLESS YOU HAVE COMPLETED THE REGISTRATION PACKET AND RECEIVED CONFIRMATION.

Fairfield Archaeology Summer Camp: Ages 13-15
2026-06-22 09:00 - 2026-06-26 14:00 | VA
Returning in 2026 is our one week camp for teens ages 13-15, with more advanced archaeological curriculum. This year the camp for 13-15 year old teens will run from 9 AM to 2 PM, with a cost of $200/camper. For more information email outreach@fairfieldfoundation.org. Register here!

PLEASE DO NOT PAY AT THIS TICKET LINK UNLESS YOU HAVE COMPLETED THE REGISTRATION PACKET AND RECEIVED CONFIRMATION.

VA250 Event: Fairfield’s Big 250 Celebration
2026-07-03 10:00 - 16:00 | Fairfield Archaeology Park, 5777 Fairfield Lane, Hayes, VA, 23072, United States
Our largest VA250 event of the year brings archaeology and community celebration together. Visitors can join excavations, watch blacksmithing and brickmaking demonstrations, enjoy music, and explore what nearly 26 years of archaeological research at Fairfield has revealed about life before, during, and after the Revolution.

Fairfield Archaeology Summer Camp: Ages 6-8
2026-07-06 09:00 - 2026-07-10 12:00 | VA
Campers will get their hands dirty digging with professional archaeologists, finding artifacts, solving mysteries, playing games, and learning about Gloucester’s amazing history! This year the camps for 6-8 year old children will run from 9 AM to 12 PM each day and cost $150/camper. For more information email outreach@fairfieldfoundation.org. Register here!

PLEASE DO NOT PAY AT THIS TICKET LINK UNLESS YOU HAVE COMPLETED THE REGISTRATION PACKET AND RECEIVED CONFIRMATION.

Archaeology Summer Camp: Ages 9-12
2026-07-20 09:00 - 2026-07-24 14:00 | VA

VA250 Event: Evening Dig & Stargazing: Space and Archaeology
2026-08-15 17:00 - 21:00 | Rosewell, 5113 Old Rosewell Lane, Gloucester, Virginia, 23061, United States
This special evening program connects archaeology with astronomy during the Perseid meteor shower. After digging at the Rosewell Ruins, stay for stargazing after dark. The event also highlights John Page’s interest in astronomy—papers he shared with Thomas Jefferson—and explores how modern archaeology uses drones, satellites, and remote sensing to study historic sites.
