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I’ll forever sing the praises of my education and professors at #umwhisp, but it is moments like these that remind me just how special they are — constantly giving back to the community at large, even post-retirement.
At Sharswood, historic preservationists were interested in a dilapidated building behind the main house they suspected had once been slave quarters. Fred Miller, who owns both houses, says, “It’s kind of crazy for me just to even walk around out there.” https://cbsn.ws/3we0I2T
#bestdept #umwhisp
Love to see the HISP representation @smithpres https://twitter.com/marywash/status/1326238737676775425
So @queenbleee is going to go to the @OldGloryDC match against @SeawolvesRugby in two weeks and I'm so excited. #umwhisp #presnerdsforever
So @queenbleee is going to go to the @OldGloryDC match against @SeawolvesRugby in two weeks and I'm so excited. #umwhisp #presnerdsforever
G’morning, Denver. Yesterday @lilys_twitta held court with #umwhisp alums & students at Draft XIV where we got to sample Colorado food & drink. Today: #preservationeducation conference. https://t.co/sFX2UKqQS0
Category Archives: Sherwood Forest Plantation
Shannon Bremer- Hygiene and the Civil War
I recently presented a research paper at the Middle Atlantic Archaeological Conference this past March in Virginia. My paper focused on health and hygiene related artifacts recovered from a nearby Civil War era Union encampment in Stafford County, Virginia. More … Continue reading
Olivia Larson- Hard Work and Self Medication on a Jim Crow Era Farm
When viewing an artifact for the first time, often it looks like nothing too special. However, after further investigation (and a lot of cleaning) something that once appeared insignificant can create an interesting story. One such artifact is a small … Continue reading
Daphne Ahalt – Meritorious Artifacts
It continues to amaze me how broken and dirty artifacts excavated from an archaeological site can reveal details of the people, manufacturing techniques and material culture of a time long past. I recently had the opportunity to analyze two non-mendable … Continue reading
Joey Savino: The Ex Situ Series. Volume 1: “Foundations”
In this series, Joey will be exploring his ideas, thoughts, feelings, and experiences in archaeology from the field to the lab, and ultimately to a final research project focused on the Sherwood Forest Plantation site. -LKM ______________________________________________________________ There’s something special … Continue reading
My Summer in Archaeology- Daphne Ahalt
This summer I had the opportunity to participate in the third season of UMW Center for Historic Preservation’s Archaeology Field School at Sherwood Forest Plantation in Stafford County; it was the most amazing learning experience I have ever had! Working … Continue reading
Welcome to the UMW Archaeology Lab website- An Introduction
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
