The Fairfield Foundation

The Fairfield Foundation The Fairfield Foundation's purposes include the following:
A. To collect, evaluate, and preserve manuscripts, oral histories, and other information;
D.

The Fairfield Foundation is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization founded in 2000 that is dedicated to involving the public in hands-on archaeology, preservation and education on Virginia’s Middle Peninsula. To conduct archaeological and historical research, and preservation and educational activities, on the property known as “Fairfield” in Gloucester County, Virginia;
B. To conduct archaeologica

l and historical research projects, and preservation and educational activities, throughout the region;
C. To publish reports and other documents, as appropriate, on the results of information found;
E. To promote scholarly educational programs, lectures, exhibitions, and events for disseminating information to the public;
F. To purchase, take, receive, lease, take by gift, devise or bequest or otherwise acquire, own, hold, improve, preserve, restore, use, or otherwise deal in and with real or personal property or any interest therein relating to the mission;
G. To engage in such other undertakings as may be necessary or desirable, and to exercise generally the powers granted to non-stock corporations pursuant to the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia, so as to educate the general public regarding the historical significance of the region.

Brews, Brine, & Wine is almost here!! 🍻🦪🍷Join us at Timberneck for an unforgettable evening of fresh oysters, local brew...
06/02/2026

Brews, Brine, & Wine is almost here!! 🍻🦪🍷

Join us at Timberneck for an unforgettable evening of fresh oysters, local brews, wine & whiskey tastings, live music, local artists, and breathtaking waterfront views!

We’re proud to partner with the Gloucester Arts Festival to host this annual celebration!

🗓️June 5, 2026
⏰5:00-8:00 pm
📍Timberneck @ Machicomoco State Park

Featuring: Coastal Thirst Beach Deli & Food Truck Short Lane Ice Cream Sweet Tooth Cafe Gloucester Brewing Company Copper Fox Distillery Cappahosic Oyster

Tickets:
Children 12 & under, FREE!
Under 21 tickets, $10
Over 21 tickets, $35 at the door
Additional beverage tickets at the event, $5 each

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We had an amazing time this Saturday at VIMS' Marine Science Day! 🌊 We dove into artifact washing and had some great dis...
06/01/2026

We had an amazing time this Saturday at VIMS' Marine Science Day! 🌊 We dove into artifact washing and had some great discussions on the importance of protecting our natural and cultural resources. Huge thanks to VIMS for having us and for such a fun experience! 🐚💙

☀️ June (and early July) is packed — here's everything happening this month!📅 SUMMER CAMPS kick off June 9 and run for t...
05/29/2026

☀️ June (and early July) is packed — here's everything happening this month!
📅 SUMMER CAMPS kick off June 9 and run for three weeks through June 27. Other programs, including field trips and scheduled activities, are shown as booked! So busy!
🏛️ OPEN HOUSES continue as usual throughout the month:

Fairfield Fridays — Fridays, 10am–4pm (free!)
Rosewell — Saturdays 10am–4pm & Sundays 12–4pm (free!)
Timberneck — 10am–2pm (free!)
Walter Reed Birthplace — 10am–2pm (free!)
King William Dig Days — 10am–4pm (free! DM us to let us know you're coming!)

🍕 PIZZA LAB NIGHT — June 16, 6–9pm @ CAPE
This month, we're collecting donations for Bread for Life! Come enjoy FREE pizza (thanks to Made By Us and their Slice of History initiative) and help support a great cause!
⛵ SAIL FESTIVAL — June 12–14 @ Yorktown
We'll have a table — stay tuned for our exact location, which we'll announce closer to June 12!
🏃 5K AT TIMBERNECK — June 20, 8–10am @ Timberneck
Hosted by the Peninsula Track Club! Registration: $35 before June 2 · $40 before June 19 · $45 race day. DM us for the registration link!
⛪ ANTIOCH HOMECOMING — June 26 (6–8pm) & June 27 (2–5pm) @ Antioch Church
Join Historic Antioch Church for their homecoming weekend, featuring updates from the Fairfield Family Circle and oral history recording sessions. See the event page for details!
⛏️ VA250 DIG: HOMECOMING — June 27, 1–4pm @ Fairfield (FREE)
Our second VA250 dig day takes place alongside the Antioch Homecoming!
🎆 VA250 DIG: SIGNATURE — July 3, 10am–4pm @ Fairfield (FREE)
Celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence with us! More details coming soon on our events page.
🌿 SWEETHAVEN LAVENDER FARM — July 4, 10am–12pm @ Williamsburg
Start your Fourth of July with artifact washing at a beautiful lavender farm! Get tickets for their events on the Sweethaven website.

05/27/2026
Exciting news! Alongside Antioch Church, near Fairfield Archaeology Park, we will host two days of community and learnin...
05/26/2026

Exciting news! Alongside Antioch Church, near Fairfield Archaeology Park, we will host two days of community and learning on June 26 and 27. Events include presentations, a praise dance, oral history collection, and a blessing of the Ancestors Trail. Check our event calendar and graphics for all the details.

The taste of summer weather this week has us all outside, working at a variety of our sites! Today our Preservation Prog...
05/21/2026

The taste of summer weather this week has us all outside, working at a variety of our sites! Today our Preservation Program Coordinator Kenneth and Historic Masonry Intern August worked on some repointing at the Rosewell Ruin, while some of our field crew finished up a few small test units nearby.

With many finishing up exams or prepping for the end of the school year, we have extended the deadline for the 2026 Ceci...
05/20/2026

With many finishing up exams or prepping for the end of the school year, we have extended the deadline for the 2026 Cecil Wray Page, Jr Fellowship program to May 25! Apply soon before time runs out!

The Fairfield Foundation was honored to attend the Grand Opening of the Heritage Trail in Middlesex County this past wee...
05/18/2026

The Fairfield Foundation was honored to attend the Grand Opening of the Heritage Trail in Middlesex County this past weekend. We partnered with the Heritage Committee to research and design 7 interpretive trail signs about the rich African American History of the Cook’s Corner neighborhood. The Heritage Trail is located at 2893 General Puller Hwy. Saluda, Va

One day. One nation. Millions of good neighbors. And many in Gloucester!Join the nationwide day of service celebrating A...
05/12/2026

One day. One nation. Millions of good neighbors. And many in Gloucester!

Join the nationwide day of service celebrating America’s 250th by loving our neighbors in practical ways. And we're doing so by cleaning around the Rosewell Ruins.

📅 May 16, 2026, Rosewell Ruins, 10am-12pm

Scan the QR Code, or copy the link and register to volunteer.

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6783 Main Street
Gloucester, VA
23061

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+18048154467

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