Monthly Archives: March 2012

Cow & Pig & Sheep, Oh My

Posted on March 30, 2012 by midblogger

By Esther White / Director of Archaeology This week we had more exciting updates from the specialists analyzing components of the midden assemblage.  We were visited by William and Mary Ph.D. student Dessa Lightfoot.  Dessa is studying zooarchaeology and is … Continue reading →

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Seedy Science: A Summary of the Report on Archeobotanical Remains from the South Grove Midden

Posted on March 23, 2012 by midblogger

By Eleanor Breen / Project Manager, Archaeological Collections Online As Esther mentioned last week, Justine Woodard McKnight just completed her study of the botanical remains recovered from flotation and water-screening of the midden’s layers spanning ca. 1735 to 1800.  The … Continue reading →

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It Takes a Village

Posted on March 16, 2012 by midblogger

By Esther White / Director of Archaeology Forget raising children, it takes a village to analyze an archaeological site!  Our village is populated with wonderful contractors who conduct all the specialized studies that Mount Vernon’s archaeologists, interns and volunteers do … Continue reading →

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The Adventures of Gumby and George

Posted on March 8, 2012 by midblogger

By Karen Price / Photography Intern Unless you are one of the few who believes that Gumby aided George Washington and the Revolution (fictitious video), you may be wondering what the General and our rubber friend have in common. Quite … Continue reading →

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