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January 15, 2026 By Fairfield Foundation

Timberneck Open House

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 […]

Tagged With: Catlett, Colonial History, Gloucester County, Machicomoco State Park, Preservation, Timberneck

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 15, 2026 By Fairfield Foundation

Fairfield Foundation Family Circle

The Fairfield Foundation Family Circle, an affiliate chapter of Coming to the Table, meets on the second Tuesday of each month, from September–December and February–May, from 5:30–7:00 pm, in person at […]

Tagged With: Coming to the Table, descendant community, descendant engagement, Family Circle, Gloucester County

January 15, 2026 By Fairfield Foundation

Artifact Wash Day at the CAPE

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 […]

Tagged With: Artifact wash day, Artifacts, Gloucester County, public archaeology, Volunteers

January 14, 2026 By Fairfield Foundation

Timberneck Tea

Join us for an afternoon tea at Timberneck, in Machicomoco State Park, with music by the Courthouse Community Orchestra. With tea party appropriate finger foods, both savory and sweet. $50/person, […]

Tagged With: Colonial History, Gloucester County, Machicomoco State Park, Timberneck, Timberneck Tea

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

July 31, 2025 By Fairfield Foundation

Walter Reed Birthday Celebration

Did you know that Walter Reed was born on a Saturday, September 13? Now, 174 years later, we will celebrate his life and legacy on Saturday, September 13! We will […]

Tagged With: Gloucester County, Preservation

April 7, 2025 By Fairfield Foundation

Timberneck Tea

Third annual Timberneck Tea! This year’s tea will be outside beneath a tent. Tickets are $50 per person (children under 12 are free). There will be live music from the […]

Tagged With: 19th century, Catlett Family, Gloucester County, historic house, Machicomoco State Park, Preservation, Restoration, Timberneck

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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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fairfield@fairfieldfoundation.org
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