Archaeological Society of Virginia __ "Volunteers from the ASV have been the backbone of research and salvage in the Commonwealth for over 50 years. Members of the Society have participated in, or initiated research on hundreds of excavations during the past half century." Learn about this organization and its goals. - illustrated - From Archaeological Society of Virginia - http://www.asv-archeology.org/

Archaeology in Blacksburg __ "The most renowned Woodland Period site in the immediate Blacksburg area is the Shannon Site, mentioned above. The area of the site, in the Ellet Valley, about 5 miles from Blacksburg, has been well known to local people since before the turn of the century. At that time, the Shannon Site and neighboring sites were collectively known as the "Ellet Indian Town." It was a popular site among collectors and looters until 1966, when the property was slated for the construction of the Blacksburg Country Club." Learn what the resulting research found. - illustrated - From Michael Pulice - http://spec.lib.vt.edu/bicent/mpulice/bburgarc.htm 

Atlas of Virginia Archaeology __ Here is a wide ranging information source about Virginia archaeology - From vipnet.org - http://state.vipnet.org/dhr/atlas/atlas.htm 
 
Colonial Williamsburg Foundation __ "Perhaps America's best known and appreciated archaeological site, there is something here for everybody." - illustrated - By the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation - http://www.history.org/

Council of Virginia Archaeologists __ "The Council fosters public awareness, knowledge, and support for the preservation of Virginia archaeology; advances knowledge through dissemination of information on Virginia's archaeological resources; facilitates interaction between the communities of professional and avocational archaeologists in Virginia; and acts as an independent professional advisory group for the Virginia Department of Historic Resources." - From cova-inc.org - http://cova-inc.org/ 

DHR Archaeology Program __ About the archaeology program at the Virginia Department of Historic Resources. You can find out about state law, stewardship for private archaeological site owners, information for educators, and numerous other programs. - From Virginia Department of Historic Resources - http://state.vipnet.org/dhr/arch_DHR/archaeo_index.htm

dig: Virginia Archaeology Events __ "dig's guide to special archaeological programs, events, and exhibits in Virginia" - From digonsite.com - http://www.digonsite.com/guide/virginia.html 
 
Gunston Hall Plantation Archaeology __ "For fifty years, Gunston Hall has been a public history museum, dedicated to interpreting plantation life in colonial northern Virginia. However, archaeology only became a major component of Gunston Hall's program in 1997, with the establishment of the Archaeology Department." Learn what has been accomplished and about the field school researching there. - illustrated - From Gunston Hall Plantation - http://www.gunstonhall.org/archaeology/

Historic Long Branch Millwood Virginia Archaeology __ Learn about archaeological research on the Long Branch farm in Clarke County - illustrated - From historiclongbranch.com - http://www.historiclongbranch.com/arch.htm 

Jamestown Rediscovery __ "An overview of the APVA excavations at Jamestown. Several galleries of artifacts and dig photos, site maps, and a general history of the area, as well as visitor information. Learn about the plans for 2007, the 400th anniversary of settlement." - From Association for the Preservation of Virginia Antiquities - http://www.apva.org/

Monasukapanough __ Learn about the research and field school at the site of a 17th century Indian village called Monasukapanough. "In 1784, Thomas Jefferson excavated a Monacan burial mound located cross the  river from the village, in what has been heralded as the first scientific archaeological excavation in North America." - illustrated - From University of Virginia - http://www.people.virginia.edu/~jlb8e/fieldschool/2001.html

Monticello Archaeology: Current Research __ "The real historical Monticello was a 5000-acre plantation. It was home not only to Thomas Jefferson and his family, but also to scores of free workmen and to hundreds of enslaved African-Americans and their families, whose skills and labor powered Jefferson's agricultural and industrial enterprises. The social, economic and ecological dynamics of this complex society are a major focus of the Department's research at Monticello. New archaeological research initiatives are beginning to yield exciting insights into this vanished world." A good overview of the research. - illustrated - From monticello.org - http://www.monticello.org/archaeology/research/ 

Virginia Archaeological Research Center __ "To establish a permanent ASV- Virginia Archeological Resource Center to continue the Society's role as a leader in the scientific study and preservation of Virginia's archaeological resources through survey, excavation, curation, interpretation, and education." You can learn more about the program. - From asv-archeology.org - http://www.asv-archeology.org/ASVVARC.html 

Virginia Archaeology Network __ "This area of the Virginia Department of Historic Resources Web site has been created to enhance communication within the archaeological community in Virginia as well as with all interested viewers." You will find many resources. - From State of Virginia - http://www.dhr.virginia.gov/arch_NET/arch_NET3.htm 

Virginia Resources - Archaeology __ A collection of resources and links about Virginia archaeology. - From About.com - http://archaeology.about.com/library/atlas/blusva.htm 

WMCAR - Historic Kecoughtan __ "Uncovering Traces of Historic Kecoughtan: Archaeology at a 17th-Century Trading Plantation Site in the City of Hampton, Virginia." - illustrated - From William and Mary Center for Archaeological Research - http://www.wm.edu/wmcar/pentran.html

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