The Fairfield Foundation is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization dedicated to archaeology, preservation and education on Virginia’s Middle Peninsula.
From publicly posted calendar Checked May 29, 2026
Rosewell Open
The Rosewell Visitor Center and Ruin will be open to the public beginning Friday, April 3 2026 (Closed on April 5 in observance of Easter Sunday). Open hours…
Volunteer Lab Night at the CAPE
Open to all! Join us on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month, from 6-9 pm, for volunteer lab night! Help out with washing artifacts from recent local…
Artifact Wash Day at the CAPE
Join us at the CAPE on the first Wednesday of the month for an artifact wash day! Help clean and sort artifacts from recent excavations across the Middle…
Fairfield Friday
Fairfield Archaeology Park will be open for site tours on the 1st and 3rd Fridays of each month, from April through October. Visit the site to learn about the…
Timberneck Open House
Timberneck House in Machicomoco State Park will be open for tours every 2nd and 4th Saturday between April and October. Stop by and see the c.1793 house, check…
Walter Reed Birthplace Open House
Walter Reed Birthplace will be open to the public for tours on the 2nd Saturday of each month from April through September. Visit to learn more about the life…
King William Courthouse Public Archaeology
Join the Fairfield Foundation for public archaeology at King William Courthouse! We are currently working on excavations at the site of a former colonial…
VA250 Event: Evening Dig & Stargazing: Space and Archaeology
This special evening program connects archaeology with astronomy during the Perseid meteor shower. After digging at the Rosewell Ruins, stay for stargazing…
Fairfield Foundation Family Circle
The Fairfield Foundation Family Circle, an affiliate chapter of Coming to the Table, meets on the second Tuesday of each month, from September–December and…
Walter Reed Birthday Celebration
Did you know that Walter Reed was born on a Saturday, September 13? Now, 174 years later, we will celebrate his life and legacy on Saturday, September 13! We…
VA250 Event: Walter Reed Birthday Celebration
Celebrate the birthday of Dr. Walter Reed while learning about more than 100 years of preservation at his birthplace. This event connects archaeology with…
VA250 Event: Halloween Dig Day (“Dig or Treat”)
Dress as your favorite archaeologist and dig with ours! This family-friendly Halloween event blends excavation with oral histories, folklore, and discussions…
Timberneck Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk Fundraiser
Back for the 6th year! Run or walk this scenic, flat, paved 3.1-mile loop course at Machicomoco State Park in Gloucester, Virginia. Water will be available at…
Volunteer Appreciation and Holiday Party!
Join us for one of our favorite nights of the year! We\'ll celebrate another amazing year of volunteer contributions, along with some holiday cheer! Potluck…