Arboristry Two-Day Archaeology Expedition

During this special two-day program, we will be mapping and identifying the trees in a woodlot that contains the Montpelier Burial Ground of the Enslaved. The portion of the woodlot that we will be working is where the Montpelier Descendants Committee is planning a memorial to be built to honor their ancestors buried in the adjacent cemetery.

Learn species identification with an an arborists and master naturalists.

Learn how to read the forest for clues to decipher and interpret the historic landscape.

Thursday April 10–tour of Memorial Site and Montpelier Burial Ground of the Enslaved, tree identification tour, survey work at Memorial site

Friday April 11th–tour of grounds of historic trees, survey work at Memorial site.

Costs and Deposit

Cost: $380.00 for the two-day program
Deposit: $250.00

Register at no cost to receive readings and additional information on the program!

We have payment options– a non-refundable deposit is all you need to reserve your space on one of our programs!
Note: Descendants and African-American community members are welcome to attend at no cost

Age Requirements

IDEAL FOR AGES 12-95
Anyone under 15 must be accompanied by an adult

If you have any questions, please email: Dig@montpelier.org