THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT
Copyright (c) 1994, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: Friday, September 30, 1994 TAG: 9409300039
SECTION: DAILY BREAK PAGE: E11 EDITION: FINAL
SOURCE: BY ROY A. BAHLS, SPECIAL TO THE DAILY BREAK
LENGTH: Medium: 57 lines
ARCHAEOLOGISTS may be prone to getting back aches and their hands dirty while doing their job, but the rewards are worthwhile as they help unearth the hidden history of a time gone by.
Because we live in such a history-rich area and October has been designated Archaeology Month, we should take the time to learn a little about the hows and whys of sifting through time.
Area libraries have plenty of books on the subject, and here in Hampton Roads, we have some historic homes planning interesting events. If you venture up Williamsburg way, you'll find an open house Tuesday at Colonial Williamsburg's Department of Archaeological Research. Staff members will be leading tours and explaining the many facets of the research they conduct.
Here are a few events to get you started observing Archaeology Month:
``In Search of Adam: Artifacts and Archaeology.'' Learn about the dig that took place on the grounds in the 1960s. Artifacts excavated will be displayed along with a walking tour of the grounds. 2 p.m. Saturday at 17th century Adam Thoroughgood House, 1636 Parish Road, Virginia Beach. $2; $1 children. 664-6200.
``Learning About Indians From Archaeology.'' 1 to 3:30 p.m. Saturday at Lynnhaven House, 4401 Wishart Road, Virginia Beach. Admission: $2; $1 students 6-18; under 6 free. 460-1688 or 481-2145.
``Breaking New Ground: Archaeology of 17th Century Virginia. Tours at 10 a.m. Monday through next Friday of this exhibit showcasing finds from various Virginia sites at Jamestown Settlement, State Route 31. Admission: $7.50; $3.75 for children 6 to 12. 229-1607.
Colonial Williamsburg Archaeological Open House. The laboratory and department offices open from 1 to 4 p.m. Tuesday at the Department of Archaeological Research, 303 N. Botetourt St., Williamsburg. At the end of the tour, visitors will be encouraged to visit the Geddy House (Duke of Gloucester Street and Palace Green), where excavation of portions of the yard are under way. Free. 220-7334.
``Urban Excavation: Norfolk From Top to Bottom.'' Walking tour and dig in the basement of a 1792 house. From 10 a.m. to noon Thursday at Moses Myers, 331 Bank St., Norfolk. $10. Call 664-6283 by Tuesday for reservations.
Archaeology Cruise. A cruise of Hampton Roads harbor and a tour and simulated archaeological dig at historic Fort Wool. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 13 at Virginia Air and Space Center/Hampton Roads History Center, 600 Settlers Landing Road, Hampton. $20. 727-0900.
Summer Excavations. Lecture summarizing the results of excavations at the 17th century sites of Richneck Plantation and Jamestown Island and the 18th century Richneck Slave Quarter. 7 p.m. Oct. 17 at Williamsburg Regional Library. Free. 220-7334.
Richneck Slave Quarter Open House. Site tours from 1 to 4 p.m. Oct. 25 at the Richneck Slave Quarter site off Jamestown Road, Williamsburg. Free. 220-7334. by CNB