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SUMMARY:Locate and Excavate: Late October Excavation Expedition for Retired Adults
DESCRIPTION:Late fall is the time of year when we extend a special welcome to recently retired and full-time retired participants to join us in experiencing archaeology. Since it is a cooler time of year, and the leaves have start to turn, it is often the most beautiful season to be on the scenic landscape in an excavation unit. During this program we offer mobility-assisted tours and logistics at the site.\nDuring the 2026 Expedition season, the Montpelier archaeology department is investigating an 18th-century Blacksmith shop that was run by Moses, an enslaved blacksmith owned by James Madison, Sr.  Moses ran the blacksmith shop during the American Revolution and provided supplies for the Continental Army during the War. We are investigating this site to find evidence for the forge, to learn about the items produced, and to locate structures that were present at the site. Moses’s blacksmith shop was ultimately moved during the 1810s reconfiguration of the main house formal grounds. The site is now immediately adjacent to the iconic 1810s-era Temple located near the Montpelier main house.\nFor the long-term goals of this project, see the following StoryMap on Blacksmithing at Montpelier.\nExpeditioners will also get behind-the-scenes specialty tours with Montpelier’s experts, and be among the first to conduct lab analysis at the Archaeology Department’s new lab facility the Community Archaeology Lab at Montpelier (CALM). During this week’s program, participants will also get the chance to work with metal detectorists looking at some of the key deposits at Moses’ Blacksmith Shop.\nWeek Long Excavations\nThe Archaeology Excavation Expedition is Montpelier’s most popular week-long participatory program. This is a week-long, hands-on educational experience in which you will work side-by-side with professional archaeologists on actual archaeological research sites on the Montpelier property.  Learn the techniques and processes of archaeology while contributing to the discovery and preservation of history. In addition to the field experience, you will spend a day with the Archaeology Lab, where you will be introduced to the post-excavation analysis of archaeological materials that you excavated from the dig site. While digging through Madison-era deposits, you will experience the excitement of uncovering artifacts and features that have been buried for more than two centuries!\nCosts and Deposit\nCost: $1000.00 for the week\nDeposit: $300.00\nWe have payment options– a non-refundable deposit is all you need to reserve your space on one of our programs!\nIf you would like to come on the Expedition but are not able to get away for the entire week, shoot us an email at dig@montpelier.org  We might be able to design a two or three day program that will work better with your schedule !\nNote: Descendants and African-American community members are welcome to attend at no cost\nOther Upcoming Programs\nLearn more about our other programs.\nIf you have any questions, please email: Dig@montpelier.org ( mailto:Dig@montpelier.org )\n
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CATEGORIES:Archaeology
LOCATION:11350 Constitution Highway, Montpelier Station, VA 22957
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