Dig at Montpelier!

We are now accepting applications for the 2026 Archaeology Field School! In 2026, students will work on an 18th Century Blacksmithing operation next to the iconic Temple and icehouse. Applications are due by March 16th. Learn more and apply here: montpelier.org/archaeology-pr…

Join Us Tomorrow at Noon to LEARN about the network of customers of the 18th C. Blacksmith Shop at Montpelier and how we are using an interdisciplinary approach to understand the site. Register here: buff.ly/AzsTQAS

The first snow of the season at Montpelier! ❄️ ☃️ 🌨️ The property was closed on Friday for the weather, so we just had to get out there and get some pictures of the snowy sites of Montpelier for you! From all of us at Montpelier Archaeology to you, Happy Holidays!

Join us today at Noon for a Lunch an Learn where we and the MDC's Memorialization Committee Chair, and Project Director will discuss the final results of archaeology at the memorial site and current plans for the design. Register at link in bio: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regist…

Mr. Mabry owns and runs his family shop as a museum and living history museum. In this Lunch and Learn, Mr. Mabry will give the history of blacksmithing from his shop in Goochland County. We will also discuss the archaeology and blacksmithing program we are hosting in September.

On Wednesday, May 21 join local blacksmith, Jeffrey Mabry for a Lunch & Learn. Mr. Mabry will be broadcasting live from his family's blacksmith shop where his grandfather taught him blacksmithing and his family's long history of blacksmithing. Register: buff.ly/P1x9ZlE

Join us this spring for the Archaeology and Arboristry program focused on learning more about how the environment and archaeology intersect to tell the story of the past! Register For Week Long Here: buff.ly/UknUPch Register For Two Day Here: buff.ly/UXPr8My

Join the Montpelier Archaeology Team, our colleagues from the Fairfield Foundation and experts to discuss the intricacies of repairing historic brick structures. Register here: buff.ly/3ENjpRV

The Application for the 2025 Archaeology Field School at James Madison's Montpelier is now open! You can apply here: buff.ly/40wRQn9

How Trees Tell History Join us tomorrow Wednesday, January 15th to learn how we can better understand landscape history through forest ecology! Dr. Matthews Reeves will be joined by Forestry, Horticultural, and Naturalist experts. Register here: buff.ly/3PAhKRL

The Montpelier Archaeology Department will be hosting its 38th annual Archaeology Field School this Summer! Accepted students will be introduced to the basics of archaeology. Sign up for the Information Meeting on Jan 22 - buff.ly/49w5riA

Complete the survey and enter to win for $200 off your next L.E.A.R.N. Archaeology program!

We are planning the 2025 Archaeology Public Program season and want your input on the kinds of experiential programs you would be interested in attending! Take a quick 5 minute survey, and let us know! buff.ly/47jhMW5

There is still time to apply for the Montpelier Archaeology Field School! The Field school is five week intensive program providing training in archaeology field and lab methods. Applications are due March 15th! Apply Here: buff.ly/431XrCz #FieldSchool #Archaeology

Interested in archaeology and arboristry? This week long program offers instruction in tree identification, archaeological excavation, and understanding historic landscapes within the Burial Ground of the Enslaved. Register: buff.ly/3uF96e3 #DigMontpelier #Archaeology

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@JMMdescendants @JMMontpelier This will help the @JMMdescendants and @JMMontpelier restore the landscape of the burial ground, and honor those buried there.

This summer we are hosting our annual Field School! In addition to the basics of archaeology and lab processes, students will learn digital recordation techniques using ESRI Field Maps, mobile photogrammetry and digital mapping. Learn More Here: buff.ly/2RSta3L