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SUMMARY:Mountain Valley Archaeology Open House
DESCRIPTION:In honor of the Archeological Society of Virginia’s 85th Anniversary\, Mountain Valley Archaeology is hosting an open house on Saturday\, October 25 from 1-4 p.m. Join us to learn about the archaeology of the Shenandoah Valley and Blue Ridge through displays\, hands-on artifact identification\, lab work\, and more!
URL:https://www.dhr.virginia.gov/event/mountain-valley-archaeology-open-house/
LOCATION:Mountain Valley Archaeology\, 755 South Main Street\, Mount Crawford\, VA\, 22841\, United States
CATEGORIES:Archaeology Month
ORGANIZER;CN="Mountain Valley Archaeology":MAILTO:nashcl@jmu.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251018T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251018T140000
DTSTAMP:20260406T084251
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251003T123213Z
UID:10000078-1760785200-1760796000@www.dhr.virginia.gov
SUMMARY:Public Dig Day at Timberneck
DESCRIPTION:October is Virginia Archaeology Month\, and October 18th is International Archaeology Day (IAD)! We’re celebrating by having a public dig next to the Timberneck House in Machicomoco State Park. The excavation will be by the kitchen that was added to the house in the 20th century. Machicomoco State Park will join us between 10am-11am.  To contact them about their Junior Ranger Dig\, phone (804-642-2419) or email (machicomoco@dcr.virginia.gov)
URL:https://www.dhr.virginia.gov/event/public-dig-day-at-timberneck/
LOCATION:Timberneck House\, Machicomoco State Park\, 3601 Timberneck Farm Road\, Gloucester\, VA\, 23072\, United States
CATEGORIES:Archaeology Month
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251017T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251017T140000
DTSTAMP:20260406T084251
CREATED:20251017T122707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251017T122707Z
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SUMMARY:William & Mary Archaeology Open Labs
DESCRIPTION:Come celebrate Virginia Archaeology Month by learning about William and Mary’s archaeological research! \nWhether you took an archaeology class while you were at W&M or have just always wanted to meet a real-life archaeologist\, you’re invited to tour some of the archaeology labs and chat about what we’re working on. \nOpen to alums\, students\, and anyone interested. \nFriday\, October 17:\nChesapeake Archaeology Lab\, Washington Hall 104\, Martin Gallivan\, Director\n11:00am-12:00pm and 1:00-2:00pm; \nOceania Archaeology Lab\, McGlothlin Street Hall 307\, Jenny Kahn\, Director\n11:00am-12:00pm and 1:00-2:00pm \nWilliam & Mary Anthropology Collections\, Ewell Hall 207\, Kim Connor\, Director\n1:00-2:00pm (*Meet in Washington 1st floor hallway at 1pm\, near room 101)
URL:https://www.dhr.virginia.gov/event/william-mary-archaeology-open-labs/
LOCATION:Washington Hall\, 241 Jamestown Rd\, Williamsburg\, VA\, 23185\, United States
CATEGORIES:Archaeology Month
ORGANIZER;CN="Kim Connor":MAILTO:kgconnor@wm.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251017T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251017T140000
DTSTAMP:20260406T084251
CREATED:20251003T123731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251003T123731Z
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SUMMARY:Homeschool Dig Day
DESCRIPTION:We will have our final Homeschool Dig Day in 2025 at Fairfield Archaeology Park! This will occur during one of our Fairfield Fridays and during Virginia’s Archaeology Month! We will conduct our regular archaeological activities and demonstrate the applications of drones in archaeology.
URL:https://www.dhr.virginia.gov/event/homeschool-dig-day/
LOCATION:Fairfield Archaeology Park\, 5777 Fairfield Lane\, Gloucester\, VA\, 23072\, United States
CATEGORIES:Archaeology Month
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251016T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251016T200000
DTSTAMP:20260406T084251
CREATED:20250926T150006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250926T150006Z
UID:10000074-1760637600-1760644800@www.dhr.virginia.gov
SUMMARY:“Using Archaeology to Reveal the Intellectual Contributions of the Enslaved: Archaeology at Montpelier”
DESCRIPTION:Lecture by Matthew Reeves (Director of Archaeology and Landscape Restoration\, Montpelier)\, co-sponsored by the Richmond Society of the Archaeological Institute of America and the University of Richmond Department of Classical Studies. Celebration of Virginia Archaeology Month and International Archaeology Day.
URL:https://www.dhr.virginia.gov/event/using-archaeology-to-reveal-the-intellectual-contributions-of-the-enslaved-archaeology-at-montpelier/
LOCATION:University of Richmond – Jepson Hall 118\, 221 Richmond Way\, Richmond\, VA\, 23173\, United States
CATEGORIES:Archaeology Month
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251011T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251011T160000
DTSTAMP:20260406T084251
CREATED:20250929T141525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250929T141603Z
UID:10000076-1760180400-1760198400@www.dhr.virginia.gov
SUMMARY:Archaeology Behind-the-Scenes Tours
DESCRIPTION:An amateur archaeologist known to have studied Native American material culture\, Thomas Jefferson would surely be fascinated by the more than 400\,000 artifacts found on the Poplar Forest grounds since 1986. Join Poplar Forest’s archaeologists for a walking tour focused on the latest archaeological dig sites and discoveries on the plantation\, including a rare up-close look at some of the artifacts in the Poplar Forest Archaeology Lab. \nTickets for the Archaeology Behind-the-Scenes Tours are $30 in advance and $35 day-of. Admission also includes docent-guided or self-guided tours of Jefferson’s retreat home\, self-guided exploration of exhibits in the lower level of the house\, the Wing of Offices\, the ornamental grounds and the Quarter Site. Reservations are highly recommended as space is limited. \nTours at 11 and 2 PM on both Friday\, October 10th and Saturday\, October 11th. Price includes retreat house tour and self-guided exploration of grounds.
URL:https://www.dhr.virginia.gov/event/archaeology-behind-the-scenes-tours-3-2/
LOCATION:Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest\, 1776 Poplar Forest Pkwy\, Lynchburg\, VA
CATEGORIES:Archaeology Month
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251010T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251010T160000
DTSTAMP:20260406T084251
CREATED:20250929T141400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250929T141400Z
UID:10000075-1760094000-1760112000@www.dhr.virginia.gov
SUMMARY:Archaeology Behind-the-Scenes Tours
DESCRIPTION:An amateur archaeologist known to have studied Native American material culture\, Thomas Jefferson would surely be fascinated by the more than 400\,000 artifacts found on the Poplar Forest grounds since 1986. Join Poplar Forest’s archaeologists for a walking tour focused on the latest archaeological dig sites and discoveries on the plantation\, including a rare up-close look at some of the artifacts in the Poplar Forest Archaeology Lab. \nTickets for the Archaeology Behind-the-Scenes Tours are $30 in advance and $35 day-of. Admission also includes docent-guided or self-guided tours of Jefferson’s retreat home\, self-guided exploration of exhibits in the lower level of the house\, the Wing of Offices\, the ornamental grounds and the Quarter Site. Reservations are highly recommended as space is limited. \nTours at 11 and 2 PM on both Friday\, October 10th and Saturday\, October 11th. Price includes retreat house tour and self-guided exploration of grounds.
URL:https://www.dhr.virginia.gov/event/archaeology-behind-the-scenes-tours-2/
LOCATION:Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest\, 1776 Poplar Forest Pkwy\, Lynchburg\, VA
CATEGORIES:Archaeology Month
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251004T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251004T160000
DTSTAMP:20260406T084251
CREATED:20250926T144815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250926T144815Z
UID:10000073-1759568400-1759593600@www.dhr.virginia.gov
SUMMARY:Archaeology Day
DESCRIPTION:Every October\, Jamestown Rediscovery celebrates Virginia Archaeology Month alongside the Virginia Department of Historic Resources and historic sites across the Commonwealth. Join us this year to explore how archaeology changed the story of Jamestown\, watch ongoing excavations at the site of a 17th-century cellar\, and see artifacts brought to life through living history demonstrations and walking tours. \nArchaeology Day programming is generously sponsored by The Edward Maria Wingfield Endowment Fund\, established by The Wingfield Family Society to honor Wingfield as soldier\, investor and first president of Jamestown.
URL:https://www.dhr.virginia.gov/event/archaeology-day/
LOCATION:Jamestown Rediscovery\, 1368 Colonial Pkwy\, Jamestown\, VA\, 23081\, United States
CATEGORIES:Archaeology Month
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.dhr.virginia.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/20230426_100417-scaled.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241029T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241029T193000
DTSTAMP:20260406T084251
CREATED:20240926T195922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240926T195922Z
UID:10000065-1730224800-1730230200@www.dhr.virginia.gov
SUMMARY:Unveiled from Muddy Waters: Maritime Archeology in the Lower James\, Appomattox\, and York Rivers
DESCRIPTION:From the Battle of Yorktown to the Siege of Petersburg and the building of modern Richmond maritime networks have continuously defined the region. Join State Underwater Archaeologist Brendan Burke\, of the Virginia Department of Historic Resources\, to learn about recent projects exploring and documenting submerged cultural heritage in Central Virginia.
URL:https://www.dhr.virginia.gov/event/unveiled-from-muddy-waters-maritime-archeology-in-the-lower-james-appomattox-and-york-rivers/
LOCATION:Appomattox Regional Library\, 209 E Cawson\, Hopewell\, VA\, 23860\, United States
CATEGORIES:Archaeology Month
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=application/pdf:https://www.dhr.virginia.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Flyer-Archaeology-Month-Talk-2024.pdf
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241025T133000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241025T153000
DTSTAMP:20260406T084251
CREATED:20240924T194655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240924T194715Z
UID:10000050-1729863000-1729870200@www.dhr.virginia.gov
SUMMARY:Friday Field Days with Poplar Forest Archaeology
DESCRIPTION:Join Poplar Forest’s Department of Archaeology and Landscapes every Friday at 1:30 PM through November 22 for an in-depth look into their current excavations and what they are learning about the people who lived in and around the 1857 Slave Dwelling. While the 1857 Slave Dwelling was built after Jefferson’s lifetime\, it is historically important as it is the only original dwelling built for enslaved people still standing on the property. As part of the 1857 Slave Dwelling Restoration Project’s efforts to stabilize\, research\, and restore this structure with the community\, we invite you to visit our archaeologists to see what they are finding and learning about the people who lived here. \nFriday Field Days are included with regular admission which includes either a docent-guided or self-guided tour of Jefferson’s retreat home\, access to exhibits in the lower level and wing of offices of the villa retreat\, and outdoor exhibits throughout the property.
URL:https://www.dhr.virginia.gov/event/friday-field-days-with-poplar-forest-archaeology-copy-copy-copy-copy/
LOCATION:Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest\, 1776 Poplar Forest Pkwy\, Lynchburg\, VA
CATEGORIES:Archaeology Month
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241025T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241025T110000
DTSTAMP:20260406T084251
CREATED:20240924T205209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240924T205237Z
UID:10000064-1729850400-1729854000@www.dhr.virginia.gov
SUMMARY:Behind the Scenes Tour -- Archaeology at Germanna
DESCRIPTION:Join Archaeology Staff for a personalized tour of the active Germanna Sites (the Enchanted Castle\, Gordon Farm\, and Courthouse Sites).  Chance to see the sites\, get updates\, and ask questions of the archaeologists. \nSchedule your tour at https://germanna.org/
URL:https://www.dhr.virginia.gov/event/behind-the-scenes-tour-archaeology-at-germanna-copy-2-copy/
LOCATION:Historic Germanna\, 2062 Germanna Highway\, Locust Grove\, VA\, 22508
CATEGORIES:Archaeology Month
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ORGANIZER;CN="Historic Germanna":MAILTO:elarsen@germanna.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241024T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241024T210000
DTSTAMP:20260406T084251
CREATED:20240924T204628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240924T204945Z
UID:10000060-1729796400-1729803600@www.dhr.virginia.gov
SUMMARY:Evening With Germanna Virtual Lecture Series
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an update on Germanna Archaeology’s dig season.  Learn about the most recent finds and what they tell us about the “Enchanted Castle\,” the first Spotsylvania County Courthouse\, and Germanna’s 19th century inhabitants. This program is held virtually via Zoom and is a pay-what-you-can event. \nLearn more by visiting https://germanna.org/
URL:https://www.dhr.virginia.gov/event/evening-with-germanna-virtual-lecture-series-virtual/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Archaeology Month
ORGANIZER;CN="Historic Germanna":MAILTO:elarsen@germanna.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241024T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241024T160000
DTSTAMP:20260406T084251
CREATED:20241007T195203Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241007T195439Z
UID:10000067-1729764000-1729785600@www.dhr.virginia.gov
SUMMARY:King William Dig Day
DESCRIPTION:The public is welcome to join us in our excavations at the historic King William Courthouse\, where we uncover the remains of a tavern. These excavations occur every second and fourth Thursday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
URL:https://www.dhr.virginia.gov/event/king-william-dig-day/
LOCATION:King William Courthouse\, 227 Horse Landing Road\, King William\, VA\, 23086\, United States
CATEGORIES:Archaeology Month
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241022T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241022T140000
DTSTAMP:20260406T084251
CREATED:20241016T140757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241016T140951Z
UID:10000068-1729598400-1729605600@www.dhr.virginia.gov
SUMMARY:"The Lands Whereon I Now Live:" A Summary of the Findings from the Archaeological Data Recovery at Barnesfield Plantation
DESCRIPTION:Archaeologists Lauren Gryctko and Kaitlin LaGrasta will virtually present on the complex archaeological investigations which were conducted as part of the Johnson\, Mirmiran\, and Thompson/Parsons Brinkerhoff Joint Venture (JMT/PB JV) project in advance of the construction of the Governor Harry W. Nice Memorial/Senator Thomas “Mac” Middleton Bridge Replacement Project. The presentation will focus on the archaeological data recovery at Barnesfield Plantation (Archaeological Site 44KG0171) in Dahlgren\, King George County\, Virginia. Site 44KG0171 is comprised of a Woodland shell midden and an eighteenth to nineteenth century plantation house and associated outbuildings. The archaeological data recovery explored the following themes: Architecture\, Socio-Political Status\, Subsistence\, Civil War\, and Woodland Shell Midden. As over 60\,000 artifacts were recovered and analyzed for this project\, this presentation will highlight objects that yield important information about 44KG0171\, including pre-contact pottery\, lithics\, historic ceramics\, personal items\, military objects\, archaeobotanical remains\, and faunal remains. Overall\, this presentation will analyze pre-contact and eighteenth- and nineteenth-century lifeways apparent at archaeological site 44KG0171 to interpret the site within the general pre-contact and historic context of the region.
URL:https://www.dhr.virginia.gov/event/the-lands-whereon-i-now-live-a-summary-of-the-findings-from-the-archaeological-data-recovery-at-barnesfield-plantation/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Archaeology Month
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241019T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241019T150000
DTSTAMP:20260406T084251
CREATED:20240924T203239Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240924T203316Z
UID:10000057-1729335600-1729350000@www.dhr.virginia.gov
SUMMARY:Slip Into the Past
DESCRIPTION:Experiment with 19th-century pottery slip designs\, like marbling and dendritic patterns\, and apply your own temporary tattoo in the style of transfer printed ceramic. While supplies last. This event coincides with the Torpedo Factory Art Center’s Art Safari event happening throughout the building.
URL:https://www.dhr.virginia.gov/event/slip-into-the-past/
LOCATION:Alexandria Archaeology\, 105 N. Union Street\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22314
CATEGORIES:Archaeology Month
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.dhr.virginia.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Slip-Into-the-Past-2024-1.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Alexandria Archaeology":MAILTO:emma.richardson@alexandriava.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241018T133000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241018T153000
DTSTAMP:20260406T084251
CREATED:20240924T194616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240924T194639Z
UID:10000049-1729258200-1729265400@www.dhr.virginia.gov
SUMMARY:Friday Field Days with Poplar Forest Archaeology
DESCRIPTION:Join Poplar Forest’s Department of Archaeology and Landscapes every Friday at 1:30 PM through November 22 for an in-depth look into their current excavations and what they are learning about the people who lived in and around the 1857 Slave Dwelling. While the 1857 Slave Dwelling was built after Jefferson’s lifetime\, it is historically important as it is the only original dwelling built for enslaved people still standing on the property. As part of the 1857 Slave Dwelling Restoration Project’s efforts to stabilize\, research\, and restore this structure with the community\, we invite you to visit our archaeologists to see what they are finding and learning about the people who lived here. \nFriday Field Days are included with regular admission which includes either a docent-guided or self-guided tour of Jefferson’s retreat home\, access to exhibits in the lower level and wing of offices of the villa retreat\, and outdoor exhibits throughout the property.
URL:https://www.dhr.virginia.gov/event/friday-field-days-with-poplar-forest-archaeology-copy-copy-copy/
LOCATION:Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest\, 1776 Poplar Forest Pkwy\, Lynchburg\, VA
CATEGORIES:Archaeology Month
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241018T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241018T110000
DTSTAMP:20260406T084251
CREATED:20240924T205123Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240924T205149Z
UID:10000063-1729245600-1729249200@www.dhr.virginia.gov
SUMMARY:Behind the Scenes Tour -- Archaeology at Germanna
DESCRIPTION:Join Archaeology Staff for a personalized tour of the active Germanna Sites (the Enchanted Castle\, Gordon Farm\, and Courthouse Sites).  Chance to see the sites\, get updates\, and ask questions of the archaeologists. \nSchedule your tour at https://germanna.org/
URL:https://www.dhr.virginia.gov/event/behind-the-scenes-tour-archaeology-at-germanna-copy-2/
LOCATION:Historic Germanna\, 2062 Germanna Highway\, Locust Grove\, VA\, 22508
CATEGORIES:Archaeology Month
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.dhr.virginia.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Behind-Scenes-Tour_thumbnail_IMG_6612.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Historic Germanna":MAILTO:elarsen@germanna.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241015T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241015T210000
DTSTAMP:20260406T084251
CREATED:20241007T191415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241007T191415Z
UID:10000066-1729015200-1729026000@www.dhr.virginia.gov
SUMMARY:Lab Nights at the CAPE
DESCRIPTION:Want to learn what an archaeologist does when they’re not digging? Feel free to join us to clean and process our current excavations’ artifacts!
URL:https://www.dhr.virginia.gov/event/lab-nights-at-the-cape/
LOCATION:The CAPE\, 6783 Main St.\, Gloucester\, VA\, 23061
CATEGORIES:Archaeology Month
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.dhr.virginia.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Lab.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241012T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241012T150000
DTSTAMP:20260406T084251
CREATED:20240924T202057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240924T202145Z
UID:10000055-1728741600-1728745200@www.dhr.virginia.gov
SUMMARY:Archaeology Behind the Scenes Tours
DESCRIPTION:An amateur archaeologist known to have studied Native American material culture\, Thomas Jefferson would surely be fascinated by the more than 300\,000 artifacts found on the Poplar Forest grounds since 1986. Join Poplar Forest’s archaeologists for a walking tour focused on the latest archaeological dig sites and discoveries on the plantation\, including a rare up-close look at some of the artifacts in the Poplar Forest Archaeology Lab. Admission is $30; reservations are encouraged as spots on the tour are limited.
URL:https://www.dhr.virginia.gov/event/archaeology-behind-the-scenes-tours-copy-copy-copy/
LOCATION:Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest\, 1776 Poplar Forest Pkwy\, Lynchburg\, VA
CATEGORIES:Archaeology Month
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.dhr.virginia.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/BTS-Tours.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241012T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241012T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T084251
CREATED:20240924T202002Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240924T202111Z
UID:10000054-1728730800-1728734400@www.dhr.virginia.gov
SUMMARY:Archaeology Behind the Scenes Tours
DESCRIPTION:An amateur archaeologist known to have studied Native American material culture\, Thomas Jefferson would surely be fascinated by the more than 300\,000 artifacts found on the Poplar Forest grounds since 1986. Join Poplar Forest’s archaeologists for a walking tour focused on the latest archaeological dig sites and discoveries on the plantation\, including a rare up-close look at some of the artifacts in the Poplar Forest Archaeology Lab. Admission is $30; reservations are encouraged as spots on the tour are limited.
URL:https://www.dhr.virginia.gov/event/archaeology-behind-the-scenes-tours-copy-copy/
LOCATION:Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest\, 1776 Poplar Forest Pkwy\, Lynchburg\, VA
CATEGORIES:Archaeology Month
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241012T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241012T160000
DTSTAMP:20260406T084251
CREATED:20240924T201203Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240924T201313Z
UID:10000051-1728727200-1728748800@www.dhr.virginia.gov
SUMMARY:Monticello Archaeology Open House
DESCRIPTION:Join us as Monticello’s Archaeology Department hosts its annual open house\, featuring displays\, exhibits on recent discoveries in the field and the lab\, engaging activities for all ages\, and walking tours of the vanished Monticello Plantation landscape. Archaeology staff members will be on hand to answer questions. Displays and exhibits are found in the Visitors’ Center courtyard outside of the Café. \nVisitors can also take a ticketed walking tour with one of our archaeologists. This year’s tour will visit Site 30\, an archaeological dig that is revealing important information about enslaved agricultural laborers at Monticello as well as the precolonial activities of Indigenous communities on this landscape. \nDisplays and activities in the visitor center courtyard and galleries are free to anyone in attendance. To join a walking tour and explore the mountaintop\, ticket purchase is required. Visit our Archaeology Walk and House Tours page for more information: https://bit.ly/3OLggn4. Tours leave from the Bronze Plantation Model in the Visitors Center at 11 am\, 1 pm\, and 3 pm.
URL:https://www.dhr.virginia.gov/event/monticello-archaeology-open-house-2/
LOCATION:Monticello\, 931 Thomas Jefferson Pkwy\, Charlottesville\, VA\, 22902
CATEGORIES:Archaeology Month
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241012T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241012T140000
DTSTAMP:20260406T084251
CREATED:20240924T204239Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T235455Z
UID:10000059-1728727200-1728741600@www.dhr.virginia.gov
SUMMARY:Arc-tober Fest
DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendars for a celebration of history\, discovery and hands-on learning at this year’s Arc-tober Fest\, held at the Sully Historic Site on Saturday\, Oct. 12\, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This free\, family-friendly event offers a unique opportunity to dive into the fascinating world of archaeology and learn about the incredible archaeological resources found throughout Fairfax County. \nArc-tober Fest visitors will engage in an array of interactive\, hands-on activities guided by expert archaeologists. Here’s what you can expect: \nLearn how to handle artifacts. Discover the do’s and don’ts when encountering historical objects in nature. Explore Fairfax County’s rich past and learn about the diverse history hidden beneath the soil in our local parks.\nMeet the archaeologists who are digging into Northern Virginia’s past and hear their stories. See the latest archaeological tools and technology in action.\nLearn about career opportunities in the field. Whether you’re a history buff\, a student interested in archaeology or just someone curious about the past\, this event is a great way to dig deep into the fascinating history of Fairfax County.
URL:https://www.dhr.virginia.gov/event/arc-tober-fest/
LOCATION:Sully Historic Site\, 3650 Historic Sully Way\, Chantilly\, VA\, 22151\, United States
CATEGORIES:Archaeology Month
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241011T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241011T150000
DTSTAMP:20260406T084251
CREATED:20240924T201715Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240924T201805Z
UID:10000053-1728655200-1728658800@www.dhr.virginia.gov
SUMMARY:Archaeology Behind the Scenes Tours
DESCRIPTION:An amateur archaeologist known to have studied Native American material culture\, Thomas Jefferson would surely be fascinated by the more than 300\,000 artifacts found on the Poplar Forest grounds since 1986. Join Poplar Forest’s archaeologists for a walking tour focused on the latest archaeological dig sites and discoveries on the plantation\, including a rare up-close look at some of the artifacts in the Poplar Forest Archaeology Lab. Admission is $30; reservations are encouraged as spots on the tour are limited.
URL:https://www.dhr.virginia.gov/event/archaeology-behind-the-scenes-tours-copy/
LOCATION:Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest\, 1776 Poplar Forest Pkwy\, Lynchburg\, VA
CATEGORIES:Archaeology Month
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241011T133000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241011T153000
DTSTAMP:20260406T084252
CREATED:20240924T194532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240924T194553Z
UID:10000048-1728653400-1728660600@www.dhr.virginia.gov
SUMMARY:Friday Field Days with Poplar Forest Archaeology
DESCRIPTION:Join Poplar Forest’s Department of Archaeology and Landscapes every Friday at 1:30 PM through November 22 for an in-depth look into their current excavations and what they are learning about the people who lived in and around the 1857 Slave Dwelling. While the 1857 Slave Dwelling was built after Jefferson’s lifetime\, it is historically important as it is the only original dwelling built for enslaved people still standing on the property. As part of the 1857 Slave Dwelling Restoration Project’s efforts to stabilize\, research\, and restore this structure with the community\, we invite you to visit our archaeologists to see what they are finding and learning about the people who lived here. \nFriday Field Days are included with regular admission which includes either a docent-guided or self-guided tour of Jefferson’s retreat home\, access to exhibits in the lower level and wing of offices of the villa retreat\, and outdoor exhibits throughout the property.
URL:https://www.dhr.virginia.gov/event/friday-field-days-with-poplar-forest-archaeology-copy-copy/
LOCATION:Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest\, 1776 Poplar Forest Pkwy\, Lynchburg\, VA
CATEGORIES:Archaeology Month
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241011T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241011T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T084252
CREATED:20240924T201616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240924T201616Z
UID:10000052-1728644400-1728648000@www.dhr.virginia.gov
SUMMARY:Archaeology Behind the Scenes Tours
DESCRIPTION:An amateur archaeologist known to have studied Native American material culture\, Thomas Jefferson would surely be fascinated by the more than 300\,000 artifacts found on the Poplar Forest grounds since 1986. Join Poplar Forest’s archaeologists for a walking tour focused on the latest archaeological dig sites and discoveries on the plantation\, including a rare up-close look at some of the artifacts in the Poplar Forest Archaeology Lab. Admission is $30; reservations are encouraged as spots on the tour are limited.
URL:https://www.dhr.virginia.gov/event/archaeology-behind-the-scenes-tours/
LOCATION:Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest\, 1776 Poplar Forest Pkwy\, Lynchburg\, VA
CATEGORIES:Archaeology Month
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.dhr.virginia.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/BTS-Tours.png
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241011T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241011T110000
DTSTAMP:20260406T084252
CREATED:20240924T205030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240924T205103Z
UID:10000062-1728640800-1728644400@www.dhr.virginia.gov
SUMMARY:Behind the Scenes Tour -- Archaeology at Germanna
DESCRIPTION:Join Archaeology Staff for a personalized tour of the active Germanna Sites (the Enchanted Castle\, Gordon Farm\, and Courthouse Sites).  Chance to see the sites\, get updates\, and ask questions of the archaeologists. \nSchedule your tour at https://germanna.org/
URL:https://www.dhr.virginia.gov/event/behind-the-scenes-tour-archaeology-at-germanna-copy/
LOCATION:Historic Germanna\, 2062 Germanna Highway\, Locust Grove\, VA\, 22508
CATEGORIES:Archaeology Month
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ORGANIZER;CN="Historic Germanna":MAILTO:elarsen@germanna.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241010T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241010T200000
DTSTAMP:20260406T084252
CREATED:20240924T202926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240924T202926Z
UID:10000056-1728583200-1728590400@www.dhr.virginia.gov
SUMMARY:The Discovery of and Excavations at Eyreville. A 17th century Plantation Site on Virginia’s Eastern Shore
DESCRIPTION:Lecture given by Michael Clem (Virginia Department of Historic Resources) in celebration of Virginia Archaeology Month and International Archaeology Day. This lecture is co-sponsored by the Richmond Society of the Archaeological Institute of America and the University of Richmond Department of Classical Studies.
URL:https://www.dhr.virginia.gov/event/the-discovery-of-and-excavations-at-eyreville-a-17th-century-plantation-site-on-virginias-eastern-shore/
LOCATION:University of Richmond Department of Classical Studies\, Jepson Hall\, Room 109\, 221 Richmond Way\, Richmond\, VA\, 23173\, United States
CATEGORIES:Archaeology Month
ORGANIZER;CN="Richmond Society of the Archaeological Institute of America":MAILTO:ebaughan@richmond.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241004T163000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241004T190000
DTSTAMP:20260406T084252
CREATED:20240924T203846Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240924T203846Z
UID:10000058-1728059400-1728068400@www.dhr.virginia.gov
SUMMARY:Pop-Up Archaeology at the "Buried Ships of Robinson Landing" Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:Step inside the temporary Buried Ships of Robinson Landing windowfront exhibit for a special chance to see scale models of three 18th century vessel remnants excavated in 2018 on the same block. Talk with archaeologists and learn how these ships were used to create new land along the waterfront. For more information about the exhibit\, visit www.alexandriava.gov/archaeology/archaeology-on-the-waterfront.
URL:https://www.dhr.virginia.gov/event/pop-up-archaeology-at-the-buried-ships-of-robinson-landing-exhibit/
LOCATION:Alexandria Archaeology – Robinson Landing\, 7 Pioneer Mill Way\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22314\, United States
CATEGORIES:Archaeology Month
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ORGANIZER;CN="Alexandria Archaeology":MAILTO:emma.richardson@alexandriava.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241004T133000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241004T153000
DTSTAMP:20260406T084252
CREATED:20240924T185940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240924T190045Z
UID:10000047-1728048600-1728055800@www.dhr.virginia.gov
SUMMARY:Friday Field Days with Poplar Forest Archaeology
DESCRIPTION:Join Poplar Forest’s Department of Archaeology and Landscapes every Friday at 1:30 PM through November 22 for an in-depth look into their current excavations and what they are learning about the people who lived in and around the 1857 Slave Dwelling. While the 1857 Slave Dwelling was built after Jefferson’s lifetime\, it is historically important as it is the only original dwelling built for enslaved people still standing on the property. As part of the 1857 Slave Dwelling Restoration Project’s efforts to stabilize\, research\, and restore this structure with the community\, we invite you to visit our archaeologists to see what they are finding and learning about the people who lived here. \nFriday Field Days are included with regular admission which includes either a docent-guided or self-guided tour of Jefferson’s retreat home\, access to exhibits in the lower level and wing of offices of the villa retreat\, and outdoor exhibits throughout the property.
URL:https://www.dhr.virginia.gov/event/friday-field-days-with-poplar-forest-archaeology-copy/
LOCATION:Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest\, 1776 Poplar Forest Pkwy\, Lynchburg\, VA
CATEGORIES:Archaeology Month
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241004T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241004T110000
DTSTAMP:20260406T084252
CREATED:20240924T204850Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240924T204850Z
UID:10000061-1728036000-1728039600@www.dhr.virginia.gov
SUMMARY:Behind the Scenes Tour -- Archaeology at Germanna
DESCRIPTION:Join Archaeology Staff for a personalized tour of the active Germanna Sites (the Enchanted Castle\, Gordon Farm\, and Courthouse Sites).  Chance to see the sites\, get updates\, and ask questions of the archaeologists. \nSchedule your tour at https://germanna.org/
URL:https://www.dhr.virginia.gov/event/behind-the-scenes-tour-archaeology-at-germanna/
LOCATION:Historic Germanna\, 2062 Germanna Highway\, Locust Grove\, VA\, 22508
CATEGORIES:Archaeology Month
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ORGANIZER;CN="Historic Germanna":MAILTO:elarsen@germanna.org
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