King William Dig Day
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.
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King William Courthouse 227 Horse Landing Road, King William, VA, United States
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Evening With Germanna Virtual Lecture Series
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. Learn more by visiting https://germanna.org/
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Behind the Scenes Tour — Archaeology at Germanna
Historic Germanna 2062 Germanna Highway, Locust Grove, VAJoin 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. Schedule your tour at https://germanna.org/
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Friday Field Days with Poplar Forest Archaeology
Thomas Jefferson's Poplar Forest 1776 Poplar Forest Pkwy, Lynchburg, VAJoin 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 […]
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Unveiled from Muddy Waters: Maritime Archeology in the Lower James, Appomattox, and York Rivers
Appomattox Regional Library 209 E Cawson, Hopewell, VA, United StatesFrom 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.
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Quarterly Meeting of the Virginia Board of Historic Resources & State Review Board (December 2024)
The quarterly meetings of the Virginia Board of Historic Resources and the State Review Board will be held in-person and virtually on Thursday, December 12, 2024, beginning at 10:00 AM. In-Person Location: Virginia Museum of History and Culture, 428 N Arthur Ashe Blvd, Richmond, VA 23220 Public Comment may be provided in-person, in writing, […]
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Quarterly Meeting of the Virginia Board of Historic Resources & State Review Board (March 2025)
1000 Westover Building at Maymont 1000 Westover Road, Richmond, VA, United StatesThe quarterly meetings of the Virginia Board of Historic Resources and the State Review Board will be held in-person and virtually on Thursday, March 20, 2025, beginning at 10:00 AM. In-Person Location: Westover Building at Maymont, 1000 Westover Road, Richmond, VA 23220 Public Comment may be provided in-person, in writing, or virtually. Written comments must […]
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Quarterly Meeting of the Virginia Board of Historic Resources & State Review Board (June 2025)
Longwood 310 Buffalo Street, Farmville, VA, United StatesThe quarterly meetings of the Virginia Board of Historic Resources and the State Review Board will be held in-person and virtually on June 12, 2025 beginning at 9:30 AM. More information regarding public participation In-Person Location: Radcliff Hall, Longwood University, 310 Buffalo Street, Farmville, VA 23909 Public Comment may be provided in-person, in writing, or […]
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Quarterly Meeting of the Virginia Board of Historic Resources & State Review Board (September 2025)
Virginia Museum of History and Culture 428 N. Arthur Ashe Blvd., Richmond, VAThe quarterly meetings of the Virginia Board of Historic Resources and the State Review Board will be held in-person and virtually on September 18, 2025 beginning at 10:00 AM. More information regarding public participation. In-Person Location: Virginia Museum of History and Culture, 428 N Arthur Ashe Boulevard, Richmond, VA 23220. Find the Meeting Draft […]
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Archaeology Day
Jamestown Rediscovery 1368 Colonial Pkwy, Jamestown, VA, United StatesEvery 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 […]
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Archaeology Behind-the-Scenes Tours
Thomas Jefferson's Poplar Forest 1776 Poplar Forest Pkwy, Lynchburg, VAAn 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 […]
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Archaeology Behind-the-Scenes Tours
Thomas Jefferson's Poplar Forest 1776 Poplar Forest Pkwy, Lynchburg, VAAn 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 […]
$30