Meet Ethan! Last week, Ethan discovered half of a coin at the Archibald Blair Storehouse site. What kind of coin is difficult to say…it is so badly worn that its markings cannot be read…. but it was cut in half to make a purchase smaller than the value of a full coin. Coins could be cut in half, in quarters (like our quarters), or in “pieces of eight”(think “pirates”!). Earlier this summer we found...
Hi, my name is Kathleen! I am originally from Winchester, Virginia, but I just graduated down the street at the College of William and Mary in May with my Bachelors of Art in Classical Studies with a concentration in archaeology and a minor in chemistry. I found my way to archaeology through an introductory class called “Greek Art and Archaeology” which eventually lead me to do my field school training in Argilos, Greece! (Although...
Hello all you budding archaeologists and archaeology enthusiasts! My name is Crystal and I’m so excited to have rejoined the DIG! team this year after working here during its first season, way back in 2014! I am originally from Oklahoma but I’ve called Virginia my home for 15 years now. It wasn’t long after moving here that I found myself wanting to know more about the history of Virginia and what it was like...
Hi my name is Jessie! I fell in love with archaeology at a ripe old age of 9 years old. I was fascinated with the discovery of all things old, so I decided to make a career out of it. I went to Longwood University to receive my Bachelors of Science in Anthropology and am currently in the process of finishing up my Master’s degree at Indiana University of Pennsylvania in Applied Archaeology. My...
Hello All! I am super excited to be onboard with the Archaeological Kids’ Dig team for a second summer! My name is DéShondra Dandridge and I am originally from Glen Allen, Virginia. I graduated from James Madison University with a B.A. in Anthropology as well as History, with a concentration in Public History and a minor in Theatre (that was mouthful, I know!). Nevertheless, it was at JMU where I actually developed an interest...
The Kids Dig opens for the 2019 season on Tuesday, May 28th at 9:30! This summer’s schedule includes sessions on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday (no Wednesdays). Sessions are offered at 9:30, 10:30, 11:30 and 1:30. Sign up at the Colonial Street gate beginning at 9:00 a.m. Ages 5 to 16. Knees aren’t what they used to be? Visit us for the afternoon DUG! program from 3-4:30 on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and...