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In celebration of Virginia Archaeology Month, Mount Vernon archaeologists will showcase artifacts and address important topics in archaeology.

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Adults (Ages 12+): $30
Youth (Ages 6-11): $16
Children (Ages 0-5): Free

Free for Mount Vernon members

Discover Archaeology at Mount Vernon

Visit our table to speak with an Archaeologist.

Daily Subjects

  • Thurs. 10/2: What is Archaeology?
  • Thurs. 10/9: Archaeology at Mount Vernon
  • Mon. 10/13: Indigenous Peoples Day – Native History at Mount Vernon
  • Fri. 10/17: Current Archaeological Projects
    • This program includes information about the Mansion Cellar and the recently-discovered sealed glass bottles that contained perfectly-preserved cherries and berries, the Stable, and the North Grove
  • Sat. 10/18: What is Archaeology? and Archaeology at Mount Vernon
  • Thurs. 10/23: The Enslaved Community at Mount Vernon
    • This program includes information about recent work at Union Farm and the African American Burial Ground
  • Thurs. 10/30: A Deeper Dive into the Archaeological Process

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