Historic Jamestowne to Feature Discussion on 32 Years of Archaeological Discoveries
Historic Jamestowne will host a program on November 6th where Bill Kelso, founder of the Jamestown Rediscovery project, and Sean Romo, the current director of archaeology, will discuss significant archaeological findings and their impact on the understanding of Jamestown's history…
Norfolk Portsmouth Newport News, VA, November 1, 2026 — Historic Jamestowne is set to host an upcoming program focused on the extensive archaeological work conducted at the site over the past three decades. The event is scheduled to take place on November 6th. The specific year for this November 6th event was not provided in the summary.
The program will feature two prominent figures in Jamestown’s archaeological history: Bill Kelso, the founder of the Jamestown Rediscovery project, and Sean Romo, the current director of archaeology. They are expected to delve into the significant archaeological findings that have emerged from the site.
The discussion aims to explore the impact these discoveries have had on shaping and deepening the historical understanding of Jamestown. This includes examining how the unearthed artifacts and structural evidence have contributed to our knowledge of the early colonial period. The Jamestown Rediscovery project has been active for the past 32 years, leading to a continuous stream of new information about the 1607 settlement.
Details regarding the specific time of the program or the exact location within Historic Jamestowne were not available. The summary provided did not specify any particular archaeological findings or elaborate on the precise ways in which historical understanding has been altered. Information regarding any potential costs or registration requirements for attending the program was also not included.
The Jamestown Rediscovery project, initiated by Bill Kelso, has been instrumental in locating and excavating the original 1607 James Fort, a key site in American history. Sean Romo, as the current director of archaeology, continues to lead the ongoing research and preservation efforts at Historic Jamestowne.
This program offers an opportunity for attendees to learn directly from the individuals at the forefront of these historical investigations. The focus will be on the cumulative knowledge gained over 32 years of dedicated archaeological work.
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