THE ARCHEOLOGICAL
SOCIETY OF VIRGINIA
A 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization supporting the discovery and preservation of Virginia historical sites and artifacts
SOCIETY OF VIRGINIA
A 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization supporting the discovery and preservation of Virginia historical sites and artifacts
Dr. Carole Nash receives the Society for American Archaeology’s Excellence in Public Archaeology Programing Award from Dr. Christopher Dore, SAA President.
Virginia Archaeological Technician Certification Program Earns National Award
The Virginia Archaeological Technician Certification Program has earned the Society for American Archaeology’s Excellence in Public Archaeology Programming Award with its 25-year commitment to formally training volunteers in archaeology.
Recognized at the SAA Annual Meeting in Denver on April 25, 2025, the “Cert Program” is a partnership between the Archeological Society of Virginia, the Council of Virginia Archaeologists, and the Virginia Department of Historic Resources. The training is a citizen science–based archaeology program that reframes archaeological practice for the public.
Professional archaeologists from Virginia’s universities, agencies, museums, and non-profits provide the required courses and training opportunities in laboratory and field work. The program, which operates on a statewide level, has 94 graduates and a current enrollment of 170. It has successfully increased advocacy for cultural heritage and descendant communities and makes archaeology more visible to the public. It is co-directed by Dr. Carole Nash, James Madison University, and Mr. Bruce Baker, a program graduate and retired firefighter.
Learn more about ASV’s Technician Certification program here.
SAVE THE DATE!
2025 ASV Annual Meeting
HOLIDAY INN STAUNTON CONFERENCE CENTER
OCTOBER 24-26, 2025
Online registration has ended.
You may still register for the meeting at the door, but banquet tickets are sold out.
Click HERE to view or download Meeting Program.
Join Us!
Join the ASV and receive our quarterly news bulletin, invitations to Virginia archeology events, learn about our Archeological Technician Certification program, and more. LEARN MORE
Volunteer!
Would you like to volunteer for the ASV? There are many opportunities to assist local chapters or at our ASV headquarters at Kittiewan Plantation. Contact us.
Have You Found an Archeological Site?
Learn the proper steps to identify and preserve a potential archeological site.
The ASV Archeology Technician Certification Program
Have you investigated the ruins of a log cabin and gotten excited about the hidden history around us? When you were a kid, did you want to be an archaeologist? It’s not too late!!
In Virginia, the Archeological Technician Certification Program was created to give individuals an opportunity to obtain, under professional guidance, recognition for formal and extended training in the techniques and goals of archeology. LEARN MORE
Visit Us at Historic Kittiewan
Historic Kittiewan serves as the headquarters of the Archeological Society of Virginia, and is one of the celebrated James River Plantations.
The historic manor house, situated on beautiful grounds along Kittiewan Creek in Charles City County, Virginia, is open the second Saturday of the month, April-December, 10 am to 4 pm. School field trips and tours for organizations are welcomed, please call (804) 829-2272 for appointment. LEARN MORE
The historic manor house, situated on beautiful grounds along Kittiewan Creek in Charles City County, Virginia, is open the second Saturday of the month, April-December, 10 am to 4 pm. School field trips and tours for organizations are welcomed, please call (804) 829-2272 for appointment. LEARN MORE
Make a Donation
The Archeological Society of Virginia is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization supporting the discovery and preservation of Virginia historical sites and artifacts, with scholarships, outreach and education programs, and more.
