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SUMMARY:Locate and Excavate: Archaeology and Masonry Expedition
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an exciting new program where participants will spend the first three days of the week conducting archaeology and the last two days of the week learning historic masonry repair techniques from skilled Masons!\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.\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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LOCATION:11350 Constitution Highway, Montpelier Station, VA 22957
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