Piecing Together the Past: Archaeology and Conservation in Action

Celebrate the grand opening of the Campbell Archaeology Center with us! 

For every day spent excavating, at least three are devoted to cataloging, analyzing, and conserving archaeological materials in the lab. Join Assistant Conservator Charlotte May and Archaeologist Evan Bell as they discuss two very different artifacts that highlight these essential aspects of Colonial Williamsburg’s archaeological work. Then visit the Campbell Archaeology Center to see the artifacts up close and explore how excavation, curation, and preservation come together to reveal the people, places, and daily lives of 18th-century Williamsburg.