George Washington's Fredericksburg Foundation is now accepting applications for Excavation Interns (3 positions).  This is the fifth year of an intensive, large-scale excavation at George Washington's Ferry Farm, located in Fredericksburg, Virginia. 
Successful candidates will help excavate and interpret the site of George Washington's boyhood home. These positions offer the opportunity to gain excavation and recording experience on a complex historic site. Excavators will shovel shave plowzone, hand excavate features, screen soils, and record and draw features/layers.
 
A National Historic Landmark, Ferry Farm is the plantation home where George Washington grew to manhood.  The emphasis of the archaeological research at this outdoor museum is the Colonial-era, but prehistoric and Civil War components are frequently encountered.

The project runs from May 1 to September 29. We work 40 hours a week, which will include some Saturdays.    Each position will pay $12 an hour.  Per Diem, housing and meals are NOT included.

Applications will be accepted until March 15. Interested applicants should e-mail a resume to David [log in to unmask]  

GWFF is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities are encouraged to apply.

Paul M. Nasca, RPA
Staff Archaeologist
George Washington's Fredericksburg Foundation 
1201 Washington Avenue 
Fredericksburg, VA 22401
Phone: (540) 370-0732 ext. 17
Fax: (540) 371-3398
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