James Madison's Montpelier We The People Spring 2013 | Page 17

At Montpelier, our archeology team prides
itself on commitment to authentic interpretation. The team takes every opportunity to
engage with visitors and involve members
of the public – regardless of their previous
archaeological experience.
“Engaging the public excites me just as
much as the artifacts we discover,” said Dr.
Matthew Reeves, Director of Archaeology.
“Archaeology is an active experience. Our
team is committed to making our excavations in the field and our identification and
restoration process in the Archaeology Lab
accessible to visitors at all times. We also
take pride in training those who join us for
our unique hands-on Archaeology Expeditions, whether they are students interested
in a career in archaeology or novices who
crave a memorable experience.”

“Engaging the public excites me just as
much as the artifacts we discover. ”
- Dr. Matthew Reeves, Director of Archaeology

Engage with Archaeologists
on Your Next Visit
During visits to Montpelier, all guests are welcome to ask questions of any
member of our team, at any time. We structure active excavation sites to
provide visitors the best view into our work and have interpretive signs that
provide an overview of our finds. Our Archaeology Lab is open to t