THe Colonial Williamsburg Foundation and The College of William & Mary
Project Director
Dr. Marley R. Brown III
Description
Over the next three summers the joint Colonial Williamsburg/College of William and Mary field school will carefully examine the northern portion of Peyton Randolph’s property in Williamsburg’s Historic Area in order to determine how Peyton Randolph used this part of his inheritance from his father Sir John Randolph. One of the uses of this part of his land could have been the processing of grain with a windmill that is documented as being on the property in a deed of sale dated 1724. Another likely use of this area was as a garden
Period(s) of occupation
18th-century colonial
Requirements
Age Requirements
16, 14 if local
Experience Requirements
none
Minimum Length Stay
Academic credit
Costs / Living Conditions
Room and Board arrangements
Students will need to make their own living arragements. The site is within walking distance of W&M campus.
Cost
Contact information
Contact Name:
Dr. Marley R. Brown III
Address
Department of Archaeological Reseach, P.O. Box 1776
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