by gwffoundation | May 15, 2025 | Archaeology, Behind the Scenes, Daily Life in the 1700s, Ferry Farm, George Washington's Ferry Farm, Lives & Legacies, Washington family
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! There’ll be dirt out for screening, ceramics for cleaning, and lots of good cheer…. Okay, sorry, that might be a little too far. But it is a super exciting part of the year here at Ferry Farm, George Washington’s Boyhood Home....
by gwffoundation | Oct 2, 2024 | Archaeology, Behind the Scenes, Collections Management, Forgeries, George Washington's Ferry Farm, Lives & Legacies, Native American
The observer stands behind glass and watches. The one being watched picks up the object with her bare hands turns it carefully to see every angle, then sets it down to record data into her computer. Then she washes her hands, unwraps another object – and eats it!...
