VIRGINIA

Virginia Archaeology Month
Every October is Virginia Archaeology Month. For more information, visit Virginia's archaeology Web site at: www.dhr.virginia.gov/arch_DHR/archaeo_index.htm.

The Archaeology Museum at Mount Vernon
Stop at the Archaeology and Restoration Museum located next to the main museum. There on display are artifacts excavated from the house, the families' slave quarters, the South Grove midden, and the blacksmith's shop. An image shows how Mount Vernon looked before 1775, and it has related archaeological sites highlighted. The museum also offers a self-guided archaeology walking tour. For more information, visit its Web site at: www.mountvernon.org.

Mount Vernon Estate and Gardens
Mount Vernon Estate and Gardens, home of George Washington, offers programs in the spring and summer for children of all ages. The compound communicates the character and leadership of Washington to millions of Americans each year through a variety of interpretive programs on the estate. The estate includes a mansion tour, a four-acre colonial farm site, two museums, more than a dozen outbuildings, and four gardens. For more information, visit its Web site at: www.mountvernon.org.

Colonial National Historical Park
The Colonial National Historical Park, along with the Association for the Preservation of Virginia Antiquities, administers two of the most historically significant sites in English North America: Historic Jamestowne and Yorktown Battlefield. For more information, visit the National Park Service's Web site at: www.nps.gov/colo/.

The Alexandria Archaeology Museum
The Alexandria Archaeology Museum organizes classes and education programs, including a field school. For more information, visit its Web site at: http://oha.ci.alexandria.va.us/archaeology/.

Colonial Williamsburg
Colonial Williamsburg offers tours and special events that celebrate the nation’s history. For more information, call 757-229-1000, or visit its Web site at: www.history.org/visit/.

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