The Fairfield Foundation

VA250 Event: Evening Dig & Stargazing: Space and Archaeology
2026-08-15 17:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | 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.

Rosewell Open
2026-08-15 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-08-14 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-08-08 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-08-07 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-08-01 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-07-31 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-07-25 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-07-24 10:00 - 16:00 and 3 more dates | Rosewell, 5113 Old Rosewell Lane, Gloucester, Virginia, 23061, United States
The Rosewell Visitor Center and Ruin will be open to the public beginning Friday, April 3 2026 (Closed on April 5 in observance of Easter Sunday). Open hours are Friday and Saturday (10 am – 4 pm) and Sunday (12 – 4 pm). For the 2026 season, in celebration of the 250th anniversary of the United States of America, admission to Rosewell will be free for all visitors! (Please begin your visit at the Visitor Center before proceeding to the Ruin.)

King William Courthouse Public Archaeology
2026-08-13 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-07-23 10:00 - 16:00 | Virginia
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 sign up to help!

Rosewell Open
2026-08-09 12:00 - 16:00, 2026-08-02 12:00 - 16:00, 2026-07-26 12:00 - 16:00, 2026-07-19 12:00 - 16:00, 2026-07-12 12:00 - 16:00 | Rosewell, 5113 Old Rosewell Lane, Gloucester, Virginia, 23061, United States
The Rosewell Visitor Center and Ruin will be open to the public beginning Friday, April 3 2026 (Closed April 5 in observance of Easter Sunday). Open hours are Friday and Saturday (10 am – 4 pm) and Sunday (12 – 4 pm). For the 2026 season, in celebration of the 250th anniversary of the United States of America, admission to Rosewell will be free for all visitors! (Please begin your visit at the Visitor Center before proceeding to the Ruin.)

Walter Reed Birthplace Open House
2026-08-08 10:00 - 14:00, 2026-07-11 10:00 - 14:00 | Virginia
Walter Reed Birthplace will be open to the public for tours on the 2nd Saturday of each month from April through September. Visit to learn more about the life of Walter Reed, 19th-century medicine, and the 19th-century community at Belroi.

Timberneck Open House
2026-08-08 10:00 - 14:00 | Timberneck, 3601 Timberneck Farm Road, Hayes, VA, 23072, United States
Timberneck House in Machicomoco State Park will be open for tours every 2nd and 4th Saturday between April and October. Stop by and see the c.1793 house, check on the restoration progress, and enjoy the scenery in the state park.

Fairfield Friday
2026-08-07 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.

Artifact Wash Day at the CAPE
2026-08-05 11:00 - 14:00 | CAPE, 6783 Main Street, Gloucester, VA, 23061, United States
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 learn about other Fairfield Foundation projects.

Volunteer Lab Night at the CAPE
2026-08-04 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-07-21 18:00 - 21:00 | CAPE, 6783 Main Street, Gloucester, VA, 23061, United States
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!

Timberneck Open House
2026-07-25 10:00 - 14:00 | Virginia

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

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Fairfield Friday
2026-07-17 10:00 - 16:00 | Virginia

Fairfield Archaeology Summer Camp: Ages 9-12
2026-07-13 09:00 - 2026-07-17 14:00 | Virginia
