2027

Montpelier Archaeology Field School 2027

Five-week training course in excavation, survey, digital recording and lab work, testing an 18th-century blacksmith shop linked to enslaved blacksmiths. First week (24–28 May) is virtual.

CountryUnited States
RegionJames Madison's Montpelier, Orange, Virginia
Period18th-century plantation (blacksmith shop)
Dates / seasonMay 24, 2027 to July 2, 2027
StatusApplications posted
TypeField School
Application deadlineEarly 26 February 2027; regular 16 March 2027
Cost$1,500 (includes on-site housing); $100 deposit
Minimum ageUnknown, ask the project
Academic creditThrough James Madison University or SUNY Plattsburgh; non-credit option
AccommodationOn-site intern residence (included)
Last checked2026-10-26

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