Jamestown Rediscovery to Host Annual Archaeology Day
Jamestown Rediscovery is celebrating Virginia Archaeology Month with its annual Archaeology Day on October 3rd at Historic Jamestowne. The event will feature excavations, guided tours focusing on the 1607 fort site and interactions between the Powhatan and colonists, and interactive…
Norfolk Portsmouth Newport News, VA, September 28, 2026 — Jamestown Rediscovery will host its annual Archaeology Day on October 3rd, coinciding with Virginia Archaeology Month. The event is scheduled to take place at Historic Jamestowne.
Attendees can expect a series of activities designed to offer insights into the region’s historical and archaeological significance. The day’s program will include opportunities to observe ongoing excavations at the site. Guided tours will also be conducted, with a specific focus on the 1607 fort site, a foundational element of the early English settlement. These tours will explore the historical interactions between the Powhatan people and the early colonists.
In addition to site exploration, the event will feature interactive demonstrations. A highlight of these demonstrations will involve the use of X-ray technology to showcase the process of artifact conservation. This technological approach allows for the detailed examination and preservation of discovered objects without causing damage.
The event aims to educate the public about archaeological methods and the historical narratives uncovered at Historic Jamestowne, providing a direct connection to the discoveries being made by Jamestown Rediscovery.
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