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February 2, 2026 By Fairfield Foundation

Fairfield Archaeology Summer Camp: Ages 9-12

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 […]

Tagged With: archaeology, Archaeology Summer Camp, education, excavation, Fairfield Archaeology Park, Gloucester County, Summer Camp

January 30, 2026 By Fairfield Foundation

Homeschool Dig Day at Fairfield

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 […]

Tagged With: education, excavation, Fairfield Archaeology Park, Fairfield Plantation, Gloucester County, Homeschool Dig Day, public archaeology

January 16, 2026 By Fairfield Foundation

Walter Reed Birthday Celebration

Did you know that Walter Reed was born on a Saturday, September 13? A mere 175 years later, we will celebrate his life and legacy on Saturday, September 12! We […]

Tagged With: education, Gloucester County, Preservation, public archaeology, Volunteers, Walter Reed Birthplace

January 15, 2026 By Fairfield Foundation

Rosewell Open

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 […]

Tagged With: archaeology, Artifacts, education, Gloucester County, Preservation, Rosewell, Volunteers

January 15, 2026 By Fairfield Foundation

Rosewell Open

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 […]

Tagged With: Artifacts, education, Gloucester County, Preservation, Rosewell, Volunteers

January 15, 2026 By Fairfield Foundation

Walter Reed Birthplace Open House

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 […]

Tagged With: education, Gloucester County, history, Volunteers, Walter Reed, Walter Reed Birthplace, Yellow Fever

January 15, 2026 By Fairfield Foundation

Fairfield Friday

Tagged With: archaeology, Artifacts, education, excavation, Fairfield Plantation, Gloucester County, public archaeology, Volunteers

January 15, 2026 By Fairfield Foundation

Fairfield Friday

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 […]

Tagged With: Artifacts, Colonial History, education, excavation, Fairfield Plantation, Gloucester County, public archaeology, Volunteers

January 13, 2026 By Fairfield Foundation

Volunteer Lab Night at the CAPE

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, […]

Tagged With: archaeology, artifact washing, Artifacts, CAPE, education, Gloucester County, Preservation, Volunteer

January 13, 2026 By Fairfield Foundation

Volunteer Lab Night at the CAPE

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, […]

Tagged With: archaeology, artifact washing, Artifacts, CAPE, education, Fairfield, Gloucester County, Preservation, public archaeology, Volunteer

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Center for Archaeology, Preservation and Education (CAPE)

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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

 

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The Fairfield Foundation's mission is to promote and involve the public in hands-on archaeology, preservation and education activities within Virginia’s Middle Peninsula and surrounding areas. We are a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization offering public programs, research opportunities and outreach activities since 2000. We operate five properties in Gloucester County: Fairfield Archaeology Park, Timberneck House at Machicomoco, Edge Hill Texaco (the C.A.P.E.), Rosewell Ruins and Visitor Center, and Walter Reed birthplace. For more information about us and other historic resources on the Middle Peninsula or to arrange presentations on a variety of topics related to local history and archaeology, please contact us. Check out the calendar for upcoming activities.
The Fairfield Foundation
P.O. Box 157 White Marsh VA 23183
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(804) 815-4467
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fairfield@fairfieldfoundation.org
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