George Washington's Fredericksburg Foundation is now accepting applications for excavation interns (3 positions). This is the sixth year of an intensive, open area excavation at George Washington's Ferry Farm, located in Fredericksburg, Virginia. 
The internship is designed for recent college graduates and offers an outstanding opportunity for aspiring historical archaeologists to hone the field techniques necessary for a successful field career in archaeology.   

Successful candidates will help excavate and interpret the colonial 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 April 30 to September 28. We work 40 hours a week, which will include some Saturdays.    The position pays $12 an hour.  Per Diem, housing and meals are NOT included.

Applications will be accepted until March 16. Interested applicants should e-mail a cover letter and a resume that details archaeological work and other outside interests to
David Muraca
Director of Archaeology
Ferry Farm
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For more information visit our websites
http://kenmore.org/foundation/archaeology.html
http://www.tagworld.com/dfm
  

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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