King William County Historical Society

This society shall be the collection and preservation of everything relating to history, antiquities, and literature of the County of King William.

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Check out our new website (https://t.co/OnOM7TiQ6v)! Spend part of your restful Sunday checking out the new look and let us know what you think. We have a gift shop on the way, highlighting items for purchase in the museum. Stay tuned for posts highlighting our recent projects!

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Today’s mystery artifact has words on it! We found it at the base of layer B north of the tavern, and east of the courthouse (TU 20). We think the first two words are “patent pending“ abbreviated. Could the last word be Ford? #publicarch #publicarchaeology #localhistory

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Already a great day for archaeology in King William. In between the rain drops we are cleaning down test units and finding features. Happy to have younger volunteers, too. A little sunlight between the clouds. #publicarch #publicarchaeology #localhistory #historicpreservation

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and Fairfield staff (more dates soon). The weight has stamps and weighs more than a silver dollar. “Eagle Pencils” and was found in the 1890s tavern burn layer. #publicarch #publicarchaeology #localhistory #historicpreservation #courthousearchaeology #fairfieldfoundation

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What do you know about Coin Weights and Pencils! Another remarkable day at the Tavern Site near King William County’s historic courthouse with The Fairfield Foundation. The excavations continue with volunteers, DHR COVA ASV Archaeological Technician Certification Program students

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King William County has really cool history- come be a part of our search to learn more! #historicpreservation #courthousearchaeology #publicarchaeology #fairfieldfoundation

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Join us tomorrow and June 23rd and July 14th & 28th (all Thursdays) from 10am-4pm for Archaeology Dig Days at the Tavern site next to the Historic Courthouse. You can take tours of the site and even help with excavations.

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an education award for college education, healthcare, and more. The link to apply is here  -> https://t.co/N0jdJKJyxP
#publicarch #publicarchaeology #localhistory #internsareawesome #virginiadepartmentofhistoricresources #preservationeasement #historicpreservation

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Internship opportunity!!! This is for tribal members aged 18-30 to assist with the planning and protection of the sacred native site of Werowocomoco in Yorktown, VA, as well as gain experience working with the National Park Service.

In the past few years they’ve had folks

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and the NPS that we engage indigenous voices in historic preservation, and this gives the interns a chance to utilize their unique perspectives and build on their existing skills.

There are 2 internships available at entry-level. There are many benefits to this position such as

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for the two churches (available for public events). The display case with items found in the recent dig and pictures of the current Museum exhibits will remain permanently on display in the lobby. Thanks Bob Hubbard for coordinating. #historicpreservation #publicarchaeology

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While Heritage/Founders Day has passed, the Admin Bldg Lobby still has Old maps, pictures, banners, showcase with King William artifacts, etc. We are promoting the Historical Society with a table arranged with project descriptions, applications, website overview and flyers

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We will be back on April 28th and throughout the summer thanks to our partners with the Fairfield Foundation. #publicarch #publicarchaeology #localhistory #historicpreservation #courthousearchaeology #fairfieldfoundation

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A windy but beautiful day in King William. We are continuing our search for the courthouse tavern, including a Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) survey. Excited to work with great volunteers and welcome visitors for tours until 4 this afternoon.

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New exhibits and plenty to see today (and on April 14th) at the King William Courthouse Historic District. Come by and celebrate our county’s heritage day and anniversary: 320years! Where did the time go? #courthousearchaeology #publicarchaeology #fairfieldfoundation

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For more information check with our project partners at The Fairfield Foundation ([email protected]) #courthousearchaeology #publicarchaeology #fairfieldfoundation

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Archaeology days are back! Join us on March 24, April 11, April 14, and April 28 from 10-4 at the Tavern site next to the Historic Courthouse for tours of the site and to help with excavations.

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Crossing fingers we can schedule another day before the end of the year. #courthousearchaeology #publicarchaeology #publicarch #localhistory #historicpreservation #historicpreservationmatters #archaeology #tavern

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Brilliant day of archaeology at the King William County Courthouse Tavern site. Great visitors, even better questions, and a fierce debate whether one can “clean” dirt.

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Come out tomorrow (Saturday), visit the ongoing archaeology at the courthouse tavern site, and Maybe help us figure out what we see here. Is this an old road bed cutting through the tavern, hiding the building beneath it? Stay tuned! #courthousearchaeology #publicarchaeology