Public Archaeology Day

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Public Archaeology Day

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Historic VenueFamily-friendlyGeneral PublicParents/ToddlersFree AdmissionTicketed/PaidRsvp RequiredPublic
When:
July 16, 2026 · 10:00 AM
Where:
Historic Germanna Visitor Center, 2062 Germanna Hwy, Locust Grove, VA
Source:
6AM City Richmond – Events

See history in action at our first Public Archaeology Day of the year on Thursday July 16 from 10am to 4pm! Tour the dig site, meet our knowledgeable archaeologists, and see history uncovered in real time as we excavate Alexander Spotswood’s Enchanted Castle, the town of Germanna, the Gordon Farm, and the potential site of 1714 Fort Germanna. Get your hands dirty with hands-on, family-friendly activities! This event is free and open to the public. No registration is required. Check in at the His

Family & KidsHistoric VenueFamily-friendlyGeneral PublicParents/ToddlersFree AdmissionTicketed/PaidRsvp RequiredPublic

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  • City coverage

    Lignum, VA

  • Primary source

    6AM City Richmond – Events

  • Categories

    Community & Culture, Parades & Civics, Family & Kids

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    Family & Kids, Historic Venue, Family-friendly, General Public