The last time I saw Jamestown (20 years ago), evidence of the old fort was thought to be forever lost under the James River. However in 1994, archaeologist Bill Kelso started a new search for the fort. He found it (see NPR story) and showed that only one corner had been submerged by the river. Discoveries are still being made on the site.
I think that's Bill Kelso himself overseeing the screening. If you've never screened for artifacts, here's a brief explanation: Dirt from the site is put through a screen. Artifacts, rocks, and sticks don't pass through the holes. You throw out the rocks and sticks and you put the remaining objects in a bag that's labeled with the location where they were found.
Seeing the crew busily working made me nostalgic for the days I spend volunteering with Alexandria Archaeology.Pictured on the right is a museum called The Archaearium. It's next to the foundations for the Jamestown's old statehouse.
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