The collections held at the UMW Archaeology Lab have been amassed from more than 100 past projects within the Chesapeake region of Virginia and the greater Fredericksburg area. These collections encompass both past cultural resource management projects conducted by the Center for Historic Preservation and academic projects carried out through the Department of Historic Preservation.

Artifacts from many of our past projects are stored within the lab at Combs Hall and a separate on-campus repository. Beyond artifacts, the collections include associated documentation, maps, photographs, drawings, and masonry and soil samples.

Interested in research with our collections?

The UMW Archaeology Lab supports both on-site study and short-term loans for collections that we manage. Email us to learn more about available collections, policies, and how to plan your research project.

Available Collections

Note: We are in the process of updating the list of our collections that are available for research and/or loan.

In the meantime, please contact the current laboratory director for more information about the collections we manage.