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February 15, 2016 By Fairfield Foundation

Fairfield Foundation: 15 Years and Going Strong

In 2015, the Fairfield Foundation celebrated its 15th anniversary as a non-profit dedicated to archaeological research and education at Fairfield Plantation in Gloucester County and at historic sites across the Middle Peninsula and beyond. In January and July of 2015, we shared in the Gloucester-Mathews Gazette-Journal a selection of our favorite artifact finds and a sample […]

Filed Under: Archaeology, Education, Events, Preservation Tagged With: Abingdon Glebe, archaeology, Artifacts, ASV, CAPE, Edge Hill Service Station, education, excavation, fairfield foundation, field trip, gloucester, history, intern, interns, Mathews, Middlesex, Preservation, public archaeology, Volunteer

May 9, 2014 By Fairfield Foundation

Back by Popular Demand: Abingdon Glebe Dig History! Archaeology Day Camp

Coming up next month, we will be continuing our popular kids archaeology camp at Abingdon Glebe. Thanks to continued interest from families in the community. as well as continued support from our co-host Fr. Kevin Sweeney at St. James Anglican Church, the Dig History! Archaeology Camp is ON again for June 23, 24, and 25! […]

Filed Under: Archaeology, Education, Events Tagged With: Abingdon Glebe, archaeology, Dig! History, education, excavation, kids camp, St. James Anglican Church, Volunteers

May 16, 2013 By Fairfield Foundation

The Return of the Dig History! Archaeology Camp at Abingdon Glebe

If you missed out on last year’s successful Dig History! Archaeology camp for students at Abingdon Glebe, not to worry! The Fairfield Foundation is joining once again with St. James Anglican Church to host a three day camp filled with archaeology, education, and of course, fun! If your child roams your backyard with a metal […]

Filed Under: Archaeology, Education, Events Tagged With: Abingdon Glebe, archaeology, education, excavation

September 28, 2012 By Fairfield Foundation

Celebrate Gloucester’s Past: The 3rd Annual Gloucester Fall History Crawl!

It’s that time of year again! How would you like to spend a fall day exploring four of Gloucester’s premier historic sites and sampling delicious food from some of Gloucester’s finest eateries? Join the Fairfield Foundation, the Rosewell Foundation and the Joseph Bryan Branch of Preservation Virginia on October 27th from 11:30 a.m. to 5 […]

Filed Under: Archaeology, Education, Events, Preservation Tagged With: Abingdon Glebe, Fairfield, Gloucester History, Historical Tour, Roswell, Walter Reed Birthplace

May 18, 2012 By Fairfield Foundation

DIG HISTORY! At Abingdon Glebe

Science. History. Anthropology. Deductive reasoning. Archaeology demands a lot of its devotees, but the payoffs can be epic, ranging from life-changing discovery to a new appreciation for very old cultures. If your child roams your backyard with a shovel, combs riverbeds for arrowheads, or dreams of being the next Indiana Jones, then our archeology day-camp […]

Filed Under: Archaeology, Education, Events Tagged With: Abingdon Glebe, archaeology, education, For Kids, Summer Camp

October 20, 2011 By Fairfield Foundation

Join Us – The 2nd Annual Gloucester Fall History Crawl

Spend the day exploring four of Gloucester’s premier historic sites while enjoying tastings of delicious food from some of Gloucester’s finest eateries.  Join the Fairfield Foundation and the Joseph Bryan Branch of Preservation Virginia on October 29th from 2 to 6 p.m. for the second annual Gloucester Fall History Crawl. Tickets on Sale Now! Email […]

Filed Under: Archaeology, Education, Events, Preservation Tagged With: Abingdon Church, Abingdon Glebe, archaeology, Fairfield, Fairfield Plantation, Historical Tour, Membership, Rosewell

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