Wednesday, January 5, 2011

History Field Trip to Montpelier





Last April the Hearthstone middle and high school students travelled to Montpelier, the home of former President and Founding Father, James Madison and his wife Dolley. After touring the home our group was given the opportunity to observe an archaeological dig located on the property of Montpelier, conducted by the archaeology department of James Madison University. There were hands-on activities located across the property. The students conducted their own archaeological dig, then toured the archaeology laboratory. They were able to do handwork that was common in the early nineteenth century, such as sharpening hand tools, woodworking, and blacksmithing.

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