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November 17, 2013 By Fairfield Foundation

Public Archaeology at Burwell’s Quarter in New Quarter Park

Archaeologists from the Fairfield Foundation will venture across the York River to New Quarter Park in York County, to conduct a public archaeology project on an 18th-century site related to […]

Filed Under: Archaeology, Education, Events Tagged With: archaeology, Artifacts, education, Engagement, excavation, fairfield foundation, public archaeology, Volunteers

October 11, 2013 By Fairfield Foundation

Archaeology at the Battle of the Hook!

Raise your hand if you like archaeology. Okay, now raise your hand if it’s been too long since you last visited the beautiful grounds of Gloucester’s historic Warner Hall. Anybody […]

Filed Under: Archaeology, Education, Events Tagged With: archaeology, Artifacts, Battle of the Hook, education, excavation, fairfield foundation, gloucester, public archaeology, re-enactment, Revolutionary War, Volunteer, Warner Hall

October 3, 2013 By Fairfield Foundation

Celebrating the history of the Gloucester Woman’s Club and Edge Hill House

The Gloucester Woman’s Club is holding their 100th Anniversary Open House on October 5th at their home, the Edge Hill House. In preparation for this event, we have been helping the Woman’s Club […]

Filed Under: Archaeology, Education, Events, Preservation Tagged With: archaeology, Architectural Conservation, data investigations, fairfield foundation, history event, Main Street, open house

September 11, 2013 By Fairfield Foundation

Help Make The 2013 Amazing Raise A Success For The Fairfield Foundation!

It’s that time of year again! We are gearing up for the third annual Amazing Raise online fundraiser event, which is coming up next Wednesday and Thursday, September 18 and […]

Filed Under: Archaeology, Education, Events, Preservation Tagged With: Amazing Raise, CAPE, fairfield foundation, Fundraising

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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.
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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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fairfield@fairfieldfoundation.org
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