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 16, 2024 | Archaeology, Civil War, Ferry Farm, George Washington's Ferry Farm, Lives & Legacies, Native American, Washington family
October just happens to be Virginia Archaeology Month, and what better way to celebrate than to recap this summer’s excavation at George Washington’s Boyhood Home at Ferry Farm. You might remember from our dig preview, that this year’s dig (FF-44) focused on the...
by gwffoundation | Sep 20, 2023 | Archaeology, Building George's House, George Washington's Ferry Farm, Lives & Legacies
It’s that time again! As we welcome Fall and the beautiful cool weather it brings, let’s take a look back at our Summer 2023 dig season here at Ferry Farm, George Washington’s Boyhood Home. This year’s dig actually involved excavating two separate areas, designated...
