New Exhibit

The Fairfield Foundation is proud to announce the opening of their new exhibit - The Women of Fairfield Plantation. The exhibit is on display at the Gloucester Museum of History and will remain there through the end of May, 2006. The exhibit will then travel to other area museums. The exhibit focuses on the lives of women during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries at Fairfield plantation, including Thomas Jefferson's "Fair Belinda" and the African-American tenant farmer who lived in the manor house before it burned in 1897. For a more in-deth view of the roles of women on the plantation as well as lesson plans for middle and high school students check out our On-Line Exhibit page and stay tuned to What's New.

Website (Re-)Construction

The Fairfield website is undergoing a massive renovation. We're restructuring the website and expanding it to provide you with new information, photos, downloads, and other items. If you have any questions about the excavations, artifacts, the Burwell and Thruston families, archaeology in Gloucester County or other topics, don't hesitate to get in touch with us. We welcome any comments or suggestions for making the website even better. Thanks for your patience and interest.

Lab Nights

Our popular lab nights at the Rosewell Visitor Center will remain on Thursday evenings from 6 until 9 p.m. Come in for an exciting evening of washing and labelling artifacts and discussing archaeology in a fun and relaxing atmosphere. No experience is necessary, just call or email us if you are interested.

Additional Volunteer Opportunities

We are always looking for interested volunteers to work in the lab and in the field. If you would like to come in and wash artifacts, or participate in the excavations just give us a call or send an email: (804) 694-4775 or fairfield@inna.net. Volunteers are welcome to come during the day, Monday through Friday. Occasionally we schedule weekend field days as well. Let us know if you are interested and we can put you on our email list.

Hats (check out the new Gift Shop)

If you would like to order a Fairfield hat please email us at fairfield@inna.net and specify the color you would like. Hats cost $9 (plus shipping if needed).