Archeologists at James Madison's estate Montpelier are excavating in a 15 acre area to the south of the mansion's South Lawn. It was here where the domestic and field slaves formerly lived that professional archeologists, interns and summer volunteers are finding 18th and 19th century building foundations, as well as glass, ceramics, nails and bone. These artifacts tell much about how slaves lived and what they ate, wore and did every day. It is slow, careful work and especially tedious on days that reached 100 degrees as it did for a long stretch a few weeks ago. The workers are enthusiastic and happy to stop and share their passion.
great collage of this adventure. I am not sure I would have the patience for this, but I would love to be there when they discovered something. How nice of them to field questions from people.
Wow- that's interesting. I've always wanted to participate in an archaeological dig. It just seems like fascinating work although I know it involves long and meticulous searching. Great collage.
