Fairfield Foundation

The Fairfield Foundation is many things to many people. We've tried to summarize what we're all about into a three minute video, starring our co-founders. We hope you enjoy. #midpenva #gloucesterva #historicpreservation #publicarchaeology

Contact membership@fairfieldfoundation.org today!

We have an indoor concert arranged by the Courthouse Community Chamber Ensemble this Friday. Reserve your spot & get your ticket at Timberneck's front door! Tickets are $15 for 2023 annual members or $25 for non-members. The non-member price includes annual membership.

We hold events that align with our mission all year, so please check our event page and calendar. You can support us by becoming a member, & your contribution will go towards our excavations, public outreach, & preservation of our five historic sites. Contact us to join today!

Today is National Nonprofit Day, a day to recognize and celebrate the contributions of nonprofits to our communities. The Fairfield Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting archaeology, preservation, & education for the Middle Peninsula, & surrounding areas.

Interested in learning the "behind the scenes" of how artifacts become clean before archaeological reports or are displayed in museums? Well, join us every 1st and 3rd Tuesday at the CAPE from 6:00-9:00PM! Our August ones are 8/1 and 8/15!

Thanks to Emily Jane Murray from FPAN for creating the model, alongside DHR and landowners, for funding and support. We are proud to work with FPAN and excited for future endeavors! 2/2 youtu.be/M0tfgVfG6rU

The Florida Public Archaeology Network (FPAN) & the Fairfield Foundation collaborated to create a 3D model of the Marshall Tunnel, an 1856 canal tunnel, in Botetourt, VA. Since the tunnel is on private, restricted lands, this model allows you to explore the historic landmark! 1/2

On Saturday, we participated in the Mathews Outdoor Club kickball tournament fundraiser! We may have been in over our heads at first, but we quickly got our act together & snagged 2nd place overall in the tournament! We may all be feeling some sore muscles, but we had a blast!

It's a new month full of new opportunities to visit one of our properties for a tour or join us on a public archaeology day! Here's your handy reference schedule for the month of May - we can't wait to see you!

…about 13 years ago at a Fairfield dig. You never know who you’re going to meet on a tour these days - and thanks Tom for helping reconnect with these wonderful people. #publicarch #publicarchaeology #localhistory #historicpreservation

Our Board President Tom Karow gave two tours today. In the photo are Catlett descendants who came back to Timberneck to visit the family homestead. The second tour was to Mike and Donna Mills. Their son is an archaeology major at Longwood. His interest in archaeology started…

Come out and see us…we are there till 4 today and back for 4 more in May :). #publicarch #publicarchaeology #localhistory #historicpreservation

Wonderful morning at the 18th-century King William County Courthouse Tavern site. Volunteers and staff are continuing our excavations and archaeological survey with Archeological Society of Virginia certification students.

…stopping by. Already looking forward to our return this fall :) #publicarch #publicarchaeology #localhistory #historicpreservation

Wrapping up day 2 as the rain comes down. Thank you Abingdon Episcopal Church for a great first season. We will come back to clean up in a few days. Great to share this history with an engaged public. And thanks to Carl Lounsbury for…

First day at Abingdon Episcopal Church complete. We found the southwest corner of the 17th-century church and a very cool wrought iron item…not quite sure what it is. Any ideas?

Amazing weather and amazing volunteers with us today at Abingdon Episcopal Church. The search for the 17th century church is underway. Come by today and check us out. We will be here until 4 o’clock. #publicarchaeology #localhistory #VirginiaDepartmentofHistoricResources

The Fairfield Foundation is excited to collaborate with Abingdon Church on a new public archaeology experience for the parish's anniversary celebrations. Students and the general public are encouraged to work alongside Fairfield staff this Friday and Saturday from 10-4.

Plan on being around nature on Earth Saturday? Come stop by Machicomoco State Park and the Timberneck House for the Earth Day Celebration! Alongside our house tours, we will have special lectures about the Catlett Islands, which you can see across the river!