Montpelier Archaeological Field School

The Montpelier Archaeological Field School is an educational program that offers hands-on experience in archaeology at James Madison’s Montpelier estate in Virginia. Participants, often students or volunteers, learn excavation techniques, artifact analysis, and research methods by working directly on archaeological sites. The program aims to deepen understanding of early American history and archaeology through active investigation, fostering skills in scientific inquiry and historical interpretation in a collaborative, real-world setting.