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Archaeology
Alexandria Archaeology
Perhaps the finest public archaeology program on the East Coast.
Boston University Department of Archaeology
Major historical archaeology program directed by Mary Beaudry and Ricardo Elia.
Colonial National Historical Park
National Park Service site for the park encompassing Jamestown, Yorktown,
and the Colonial Parkway.
Crow Canyon Archaeological Center World-renowned archaeological training program.
Flowerdew Hundred Museum
Important 17th-century site across the James River. For many years excavations were directed by
Dr. Norman Barka, and later by James Deetz.
Historic Annapolis
Major center for "critical archaeology" studies, directed by Mark Leone.
Jamestown Rediscovery
Excavations at the site of 1607 James Fort, the first permanent English settlement in
North America.
Fiske Memorial Center for Archaeological Research - University of Massachusetts,
Boston
Fiske Memorial Center for Archaeological Research is a leader in environmental
archaeology studies, under the direction of Dr. Stephen Mrozowski.
Monticello
Major historical archaeology program directed by Dr. Fraser Neiman.
Museum of London
Web site of the major archaeological unit in Britain.
University of North Carolina Research
Labs of Archaeology
Well-respected program in historical archaeology.
Royal Ontario Museum
Major archaeological unit in eastern Canada.
Sonoma State Archaeological Studies Center
Important CRM archaeological program in central California, directed by Adrian and Mary Praetzellis.
Society for Historical Archaeology
Web site of the major organization of American historical archaeologists.
Stratford Hall
Innovative Web site which includes an interactive tour of the house and grounds.
Check out the archaeology section and the kid's page.
William and Mary Center for Archaeological Research
Web site for the contract archaeology program at the College of William & Mary.
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A Slave's Perspective
The Declaration of Independence was a promise extended to white men only. Hope Smith portrays Eve, a slave in the Peyton Randolph house. July 16, 2007
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Mr. Wythe's Cook
Valarie Holmes interprets Lydia Broadnax - a cook for one of Williamsburg's most influential men. June 19, 2006
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James Armistead
Interpreter Richard Josey talks about an enslaved man who became a valuable spy during the Revolution. September 26, 2005
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Smallpox and the Covenant
America's smallpox eradication has its roots in 18th-century Boston. July 13, 2009
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Carolyn Wilson on Betty Randolph and Independence
In the pursuit of American independence, Betty Randolph played the role of lady and wife, enabling husband Peyton to fight for freedom. June 21, 2005
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A Splendid Coincidence
Inspiration intersects with means in a partnership that resurrects a city. Character interpreter Ed Way portrays W.A.R. Goodwin at Colonial Williamsburg. November 3, 2008
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A Man of Firmness
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