The Joy of Finding a Piece of Glass
Read about how one of our Expeditioners helped uncover a special artifact – and discover what it was!
Digging Deeper
Behind the Scenes at James Madison's Montpelier
Montpelier: What’s in a Name?
Learn why the Madisons chose to name their home “Montpelier,” and see how multiple “Montpeliers” have caused confusion ever since.
Object Conservation at Montpelier
What is conservation and why is it done?
Stratigraphy and The Pine Alley
Read about how archaeologists use stratigraphy to examine the history of tree plantings at the Pine Alley!
Photogrammetry at Montpelier
See how archaeologists are using 3D technology to understand archaeological sites!
Monticello to Montpelier: A Walking Stick’s Journey from One Founding Father to Another
Walk through history with this gift given by Thomas Jefferson to James Madison.
“A Double Row of Beautiful White Pines”: Excavating Madison’s Pine Alley
What’s next for the Archaeology Department?
