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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241024T190000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241025T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241025T110000
DTSTAMP:20260409T193926
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241025T133000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241025T153000
DTSTAMP:20260409T193926
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240924T194715Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241029T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241029T193000
DTSTAMP:20260409T193926
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
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251004T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251004T160000
DTSTAMP:20260409T193926
CREATED:20250926T144815Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251010T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251010T160000
DTSTAMP:20260409T193926
CREATED:20250929T141400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250929T141400Z
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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:20251011T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251011T160000
DTSTAMP:20260409T193926
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250929T141603Z
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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:20251016T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251016T200000
DTSTAMP:20260409T193926
CREATED:20250926T150006Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251017T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251017T140000
DTSTAMP:20260409T193926
CREATED: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:20251017T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251017T140000
DTSTAMP:20260409T193926
CREATED: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:20251018T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251018T140000
DTSTAMP:20260409T193926
CREATED:20251003T123213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251003T123213Z
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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:20251025T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251025T160000
DTSTAMP:20260409T193926
CREATED:20251002T131836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T131836Z
UID:10000077-1761397200-1761408000@www.dhr.virginia.gov
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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