by gwffoundation | Oct 7, 2019 | Archaeology, Lives & Legacies, Native American
In this video, archaeologist Mara Kaktins demonstrates how Native Americans used plant fibers to make rope. See other experimental archaeology demonstrations during “ArchaeoFest: Exploring Ancient Technology” at George Washington’s Ferry Farm on...
by gwffoundation | May 17, 2016 | Archaeology, Lives & Legacies
In this video, we discuss the importance of using archival glue to mend artifacts and demonstrate the process used to make this special glue. For information about the safe use of these chemicals, visit...
by gwffoundation | Apr 12, 2016 | Archaeology, George Washington's Ferry Farm, Lives & Legacies
While living at Ferry Farm, Mary Washington, mother of George, owned a creamware punch bowl with beautiful hand-painted enamel depicting a floral motif and cherry accents. Archaeologists excavated pieces of this bowl from the cellar of the Washington home and...
by gwffoundation | Apr 4, 2016 | Archaeology, Behind the Scenes, Collections Management, Lives & Legacies
Ultraviolet light is an important and useful tool within the museum world. In this video, we show you how archaeologists and curators use UV light in their work with artifacts and historic objects....
by gwffoundation | Feb 9, 2016 | Archaeology, Behind the Scenes, Lives & Legacies
Sometimes, it can be a challenge to precisely identify an artifact. When faced with this challenge, archaeologists working in the lab put their five senses to work and call upon some interesting ‘tricks of the trade’ to make those difficult...
