Public Archaeology at the Ravenscroft Site

Located within Colonial Williamsburg’s Historic Area, the Ravenscroft Site is well-situated and well-suited for public interpretation. Visitors are invited to visit Monday through Friday from 9am-12pm and 1-4pm (weather permitting) between June 8th and August 7th, to learn more about this project, archaeology in general, the future of the Ravenscroft site, and the continuing role of archaeological research at Colonial Williamsburg.

Costumed interpreter visits the Ravenscroft Site.

Archaeologist explains the Ravenscroft excavation to visitors.

In addition to the excavation, guests can visit the artifact washing table for an up-close look at artifacts recently recovered from the Ravenscroft site.

Archaeologists and field school students wash artifacts on-site.

Gunflints recovered from the Ravenscroft site.

For the more inquisitive, hands-on activities are offered between 10:00 and 11:30am, on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday (weather permitting). Running from June 8th to August 7th, these activites will give site visitors an opportunity to explore artifacts and animal bones more closely, and the chance to try their hands at ceramic mending, seed identification, and other archaeological activities. No reservations or tickets are required.

Young site visitor examines a pig skeleton.