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November 8, 2023 By Fairfield Foundation

Solstice Walk at Fairfield Archaeology Park

Join us for the annual Solstice Walk at Fairfield Archaeology Park! We’ll enjoy some cool weather hiking as we traverse portions of the Fairfield property. Meet at the Fairfield manor […]

Tagged With: Fairfield, Fairfield Archaeology Park, hiking, Solstice Walk

November 8, 2023 By Fairfield Foundation

Fairfield Friends and Family Bonfire

Many of you have joined us in the past 4 years for a friends and family potluck and bonfire at Fairfield. We think it’s been a fun event in the […]

Tagged With: Fairfield, Fairfield Archaeology Park, Volunteers

September 26, 2023 By Fairfield Foundation

Archaeology Camp Year Two: The Rain Strikes Back

By Rachel Boyd, Outreach Coordinator This year we hosted our second year of archaeology summer camps, and, despite the rain, we had a great time! Some activities from last year […]

Filed Under: Archaeology, Education, Preservation Tagged With: archaeology, Archaeology Summer Camp, education, excavation, Fairfield, Fairfield Archaeology Park, Timberneck

July 23, 2018 By Fairfield Foundation

Fairfield Mantel Returns Home

The Fairfield manor house is most recognized for its massive diagonally-set chimney stacks. which stand out to anyone who sees them. The house had several sets, including two doubles and […]

Filed Under: Archaeology, Preservation Tagged With: 17th-century, archaeology, Architectural Conservation, Artifacts, Burwell family, Fairfield, Fairfield Plantation, Gloucester County, Preservation

August 12, 2014 By Fairfield Foundation

Another Fairfield Adventure In Preservation!

When people first think about the Fairfield Foundation, they typically think about our archaeology programs, our public outreach, or perhaps our future home: the Center for Archaeology, Preservation and Education […]

Filed Under: Archaeology, Education, Events, Preservation Tagged With: Adventures in Preservation, archaeology, Architectural Conservation, Artifacts, CAPE, Colonial Williamsburg, education, Engagement, excavation, Fairfield, Fairfield Plantation, Gloucester County, Historic Preservation, Masonry, Preservation, Preservation Workshop, public archaeology, Restoration

August 22, 2013 By Fairfield Foundation

Bricks and Mortar: Using archaeology and preservation to save the past

Chocolate and Peanut Butter.  Peanut Butter and Chocolate.  These are undeniably two great things that go great together.  The same should be true of archaeology and architectural conservation.  Excavations frequently […]

Filed Under: Archaeology, Education, Events, Preservation Tagged With: Adventures in Preservation, archaeology, Architectural Conservation, Colonial Williamsburg, Fairfield, Fairfield Plantation, Preservation, Preservation Workshop

August 2, 2013 By Fairfield Foundation

Lithic Analysis at Fairfield: Chris Godschalk’s Summer Fellowship

Hello everyone.  My name is Christopher Godschalk.  I am a rising senior at the College of William & Mary majoring in Anthropology.  This summer, with generous funding from a Chappell Undergradute […]

Filed Under: Archaeology, Education Tagged With: archaeology, College of William and Mary, Fairfield, interns, prehistoric

June 24, 2013 By Fairfield Foundation

Fairfield Fellow Check-In: Colleen Betti

Hi, my name is Colleen Betti and I am a rising senior at the College of William and Mary. I am excited to be back with the Fairfield Foundation for […]

Filed Under: Archaeology, Education Tagged With: archaeology, excavation, Fairfield, intern

February 23, 2013 By Fairfield Foundation

Are YOU the next Fairfield Intern?

One of the most rewarding elements of our time at the Fairfield Foundation is working alongside the many high school and college interns that join us each summer to learn […]

Filed Under: Archaeology, Education Tagged With: Fairfield, Fairfield Plantation, intern, Research, Volunteer

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 […]

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

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From the blog

  • From Ruin to Reparative Governance: Rosewell, International Law, and the Declaration of Racialized Slavery as the Gravest Crime Against Humanity May 26, 2026
  • Lighting the Way Forward: Restoration Progress at Timberneck March 13, 2026
  • Brick and Mortar Preservation Update from Rosewell! February 18, 2026
  • Betsy Ambler: The Fairfield Connection January 28, 2026
  • Volunteer Spotlight: Jennifer Anderson January 13, 2026

Center for Archaeology, Preservation and Education (CAPE)

Opening Hours:

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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  • From Ruin to Reparative Governance: Rosewell, International Law, and the Declaration of Racialized Slavery as the Gravest Crime Against Humanity May 26, 2026
  • Lighting the Way Forward: Restoration Progress at Timberneck March 13, 2026
  • Brick and Mortar Preservation Update from Rosewell! February 18, 2026

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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
Phone:
(804) 815-4467
Email:
fairfield@fairfieldfoundation.org
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