Plantations dominated the landscape of the Mid-Atlantic from the late 17th century through the Civil War. Their impact was felt far beyond 1865, and in fact we are still dealing […]
A Frozen Retreat in Quebec at the Society for Historical Archaeology Annual Conference
Last week, Fairfield Foundation staff (along with intern, volunteer, and Fairfield Fellow Colleen Betti) ventured to the great white north for the conference of the Society for Historical Archaeology in […]
Three Cheers for Volunteers!
It’s that time of year again! Every December we sit down to tally our volunteer hours for the year, and every December we are astounded at the generosity of our […]
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 […]
Go Out And Do: studying history beyond the documents
Just Do It: Reflections from Libby Cook. In this latest guest blog, Libby reflects on the powerful influences archaeology, material culture, and other fields and trades have on her study […]
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 […]
Historic Preservation Blooms During the Daffodil Festival
The Fairfield Foundation shared some of its past discoveries and future endeavors with those who attended the Daffodil Festival last Saturday. While the Daffodil Parade streamed down Main Street, volunteers […]
