Rosewell Ruin
- AiP jammers will learn masonry stabilization skills from an expert brick mason, who specializes in historic structures.
- Two archaeologists, who head the Fairfield Foundation, will lead excavation work near the Rosewell ruin.
- Jammers will take excursions to various colonial-era sites.
Rosewell, a colonial-era mansion, marked it's 300th anniversary in 2025. It has been more than 100 years since the great mansion was ravaged by fire. The past century has seen the negative impacts of weathering and invasive plant growth. The ruin is being stabalized so that it will continue to illustrate the stories and lessons passed through the generations. Thane Harpole, Co-Director of the Fairfield Foundation that manages the site, explans that without preservation and interpretation of historic sites like Rosewell, we risk losing the informed perspectives we now have on the difficult lessons learned over the past 300 years.
Sunday: Arrive in Gloucester by 3:30 to check into lodging and join the meet-and-greet for dinner
Monday: Rosewell site tour; introduction to masonry stabilization
Tuesday: Masonry stabilization work
Wednesday: Introduction to archaeology dig site and excavation skills
Thursday-Friday: Work continues
Saturday morning: Project ends, but consider exploring Yorktown, Jamestown, Colonial Williamsburg or other sites in the area before departing for home.
If you are arriving by air, pickup is provided at Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport.
Alternative airports include Norfolk International and Richmond International, both 90 minutes from Gloucester. Rental cars are available at both. No pick up available.
Drop off is available at Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport.
Bring clothing that is appropriate for the weather as well as protective while working. Shorts or jeans with a t-shirt and long-sleeved shirt work well on site. Closed toed shoes are required. A rain jacket and a sweater or sweatshirt may be needed. Be sure to bring sunscreen, bug repellent and a water bottle. Please be conscious that safety is an important issue at any work site.
In October, average high temperatures are around 70 degrees; night time lows are around 52 degrees. Plan for the possibility of rain.
- Lodging
- Breakfast, lunch and 2 dinners
- Excursions
- Insurance while working at the site
- Instruction and materials
- Travel to Gloucester, VA
- Visa, if needed
- 4 Dinners
Total payment must be received at least 45 days prior to the project start date.
- If your choice of session is not available, you will be notified immediately, and you may choose between enrolling in another session with places available or receiving a full refund.
- A non-refundable 50% deposit is required at the time of registration. The deposit may be applied toward attending another project only if you cancel more than 45 days prior to the project start date.
- If you cancel more than 45 days before the start of the project and have paid the fee in full, you will receive a refund of 50% of the fee. The remaining 50% is nonrefundable.
- No refund is possible within 45 days of project start or during the project.
- All payments made to Adventures in Preservation by the participant to attend a project will be refunded if Adventures in Preservation cancels the project.
- Trip cancellation insurance is highly recommended.