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April 8, 2026 By Fairfield Foundation

Archaeology Summer Camp: King William Courthouse

Introducing a new summer camp in King William, at the historic courthouse! For more info, email outreach@fairfieldfoundation.org Sign up here!

Tagged With: 18th Century, 19th century, Archaeology Camp, Artifacts, education, excavation, King William Courthouse, public archaeology

March 24, 2026 By Fairfield Foundation

VA250 Event: Halloween Dig Day (“Dig or Treat”)

Dress as your favorite archaeologist and dig with ours! This family-friendly Halloween event blends excavation with oral histories, folklore, and discussions of colonial and Revolutionary-era beliefs and superstitions.

Tagged With: Fairfield Archaeology Park, Gloucester County, public archaeology

March 24, 2026 By Fairfield Foundation

VA250 Event: Fairfield’s Big 250 Celebration

Our largest VA250 event of the year brings archaeology and community celebration together. Visitors can join excavations, watch blacksmithing and brickmaking demonstrations, enjoy music, and explore what nearly 26 years […]

Tagged With: archaeology, Fairfield Archaeology Park, Gloucester County, Preservation, public archaeology, VA250

March 24, 2026 By Fairfield Foundation

VA250 Public Dig Day: Animals of the Revolution

What animals lived, worked, and roamed through Revolutionary-era Virginia? This Dig Day explores the role of animals on farms and in surrounding forests 250 years ago. Participants will take part […]

Tagged With: archaeology, fairfield foundation, Preservation, public archaeology, Restoration, Timberneck, VA250

February 23, 2026 By Fairfield Foundation

Homeschool Bug Day at Walter Reed Birthplace

What do archaeologists and bugs have in common? They both dig in the dirt! Learn more about how other sciences relate to archaeology at the birthplace of one of the […]

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

February 20, 2026 By Fairfield Foundation

Homeschool Dig Day at Fairfield

Teaching your children about history and want to give them a hands-on lesson? Join us at Fairfield Archaeology Park, where your children can learn about historical brick masonry and enjoy […]

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

February 2, 2026 By Fairfield Foundation

Fairfield Archaeology Summer Camp: Ages 6-8

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 6-8 year old […]

Tagged With: Archaeological Assesment, Archaeology Summer Camp, excavation, Fairfield Archaeology Park, Gloucester County, public archaeology, Summer Camp

January 30, 2026 By Fairfield Foundation

Homeschool Dig Day at Fairfield SOLD OUT

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

Daffodil Festival Public Archaeology

Come visit us during one of our favorite events of the year, Gloucester’s Daffodil Festival! We will be excavating near the Gloucester Museum of History, and we welcome visitors to […]

Tagged With: Artifacts, Colonial History, Daffodil Festival, excavation, Gloucester County, public archaeology, Volunteers

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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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