Author Archives: LKMcMillan

Liz Kondzella- Summer at Ferry Farm

Posted on November 8, 2022 by LKMcMillan

This summer, I had the pleasure of working with the George Washington Foundation on a Phase 3 archaeological investigation at Ferry Farm. Three recent UMW HISP alumni were also working on the project with me: Mason Schultz, Sam Melvin, and … Continue reading →

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Brooke Prevedel- Summer Field School in the Southwest

Posted on October 27, 2022 by LKMcMillan

This summer, I spent seven weeks in Cortez, Colorado as part of the Crow Canyon Archaeological Center College Field School sponsored by the National Science Foundation Experiences for Undergraduates Sites Program. While there, my nine classmates and I split our … Continue reading →

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UMW Students and Native Virginian Tribes Collaborate on New Heritage Trail

Posted on January 30, 2022 by LKMcMillan

Students in HISP 471: Preservation in the Community spent the Fall 2021 semester working on a Native American History and Culture Trail in King George County. This project was a conducted in collaboration with the Rappahannock and Patawomeck Tribes and … Continue reading →

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Spring 2019 Elective- Worlds Collide: Virginia 1619

Posted on October 22, 2018 by LKMcMillan
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Guest Lecture on September 27, 2018

Posted on September 20, 2018 by LKMcMillan

Please join the UMW Historic Preservation Department for a special Guest Lecture. On Thursday, September 27th, Dr. Julie King will be discussing her recent archaeological project investigating Rappahannock Indian History. She will be focusing on her collaborative efforts with the … Continue reading →

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UMW 2018 Archaeological Field School

Posted on February 26, 2018 by LKMcMillan
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Spring 2018 Course- African Diaspora Archaeology

Posted on October 11, 2017 by LKMcMillan

Professor McMillan here. I’m popping in to plug a course I am teaching next semester. HISP 471A4: African Diaspora Archaeology Permission of instructor is needed for this class. It is open to students both in the Department of Historic Preservation … Continue reading →

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Welcome to the UMW Archaeology Lab website- An Introduction

Posted on August 1, 2017 by LKMcMillan

Hello World! Welcome to the UMW Archaeology Laboratory blog! We are so excited to revamp this website and tell you what we are up to! This summer has been a busy one of changes and transitions. Professor Doug Sanford retired … Continue reading →

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T-Pain Visited the Archaeological Field School!

Posted on July 25, 2017 by LKMcMillan

Check it out! President T-Pain visited the UMW Historic Preservation’s Archaeological Field School earlier this month! We were very happy to host President Paino, show him all the great artifacts we have been finding, and share with him our interpretations … Continue reading →

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