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!
Join us at the CAPE on the first Wednesday of the month for an artifact wash day! Help clean and sort artifacts from recent excavations across the Middle Peninsula and […]
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.
The Fairfield Foundation Family Circle, an affiliate chapter of Coming to the Table, meets on the second Tuesday of each month, from September–December and February–May, from 5:30–7:00 pm, in person at […]
Join the Fairfield Foundation for public archaeology at King William Courthouse! We are currently working on excavations at the site of a former colonial tavern building, as well as exploring the larger historic landscape within the King William Courthouse complex. Excavations usually occur the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month, with some exceptions. Email outreach@fairfieldfoundation.org to […]
Join us for an afternoon tea at Timberneck, in Machicomoco State Park, with music by the Courthouse Community Orchestra. With tea party appropriate finger foods, both savory and sweet. $50/person, […]
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 […]
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!
Join the Fairfield Foundation for public archaeology at King William Courthouse! We are currently working on excavations at the site of a former colonial tavern building, as well as exploring the larger historic landscape within the King William Courthouse complex. Excavations usually occur the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month, with some exceptions. Email outreach@fairfieldfoundation.org to […]
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.
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.
Grounds are always open to the public to view the building exterior and signage. The CAPE is open for tours on Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and at other times by appointment. Lab nights at the CAPE are on 1st and 3rd Tuesdays from 6-9pm.
Address: 6783 Main Street Gloucester, VA 23061
