Summer 2026 Programs:

Colonial Williamsburg:

Join Colonial Williamsburg’s archaeological field school, where you’ll learn archaeological field methods while excavating sites and artifacts which tell new stories about the diverse people who called Williamsburg home in the 1700s and 1800s. Students will practice excavation techniques, site recording methods, artifact identification, and public interpretation. Sign up and learn practical skills you’ll need for a career in archaeology!  This Summer, we will be excavating the Peter Scott site in Colonial Williamsburg.

Summer Session I (May 26-June 26, 2026)

ANTH 225 -01  Archaeological Field Methods
Credits (6)
Monday-Friday, 8:00am-3:30pm
An introduction to archaeological field and laboratory methods through participation in a field archaeological project.  Archaeological survey and mapping, excavation techniques, data collection and recording, artifact processing and analysis and related topics.
Eric Schweickart and Erin Schwartz, instructors.

Note: These courses will be held at the Peter Scott site.  Please meet at the Colin G. and Nancy N. Campbell Archaeology Center, (400 South Nassau Street) in Colonial Williamsburg on the first day of class.

ANTH 425-01  Advanced Archaeology Methods
Credits (6)
Monday-Friday, 8:00am-3:30pm
Prerequisite(s): ANTH 225 or equivalent and field experience, or by permission of the instructor.
The application of archaeological methods to an individual field project. The course will allow advanced students to work on an individual project within the framework of a supervised archaeological field program.
Eric Schweickart and Erin Schwartz, instructors.

Summer Session II (June 29-July 31, 2026)

ANTH 225 -02  Archaeological Field Methods
Credits (6)
Monday-Friday, 8:00am-3:30pm
An introduction to archaeological field and laboratory methods through participation in a field archaeological project.  Archaeological survey and mapping, excavation techniques, data collection and recording, artifact processing and analysis and related topics.
Eric Schweickart and Erin Schwartz, instructors.

Note: These courses will be held at the Peter Scott site.  Please meet at the Colin G. and Nancy N. Campbell Archaeology Center, (400 South Nassau Street) in Colonial Williamsburg on the first day of class.

ANTH 425-02  Advanced Archaeology Methods
Credits (6)
Monday-Friday, 8:00am-3:30pm
Prerequisite(s): ANTH 225 or equivalent and field experience, or by permission of the instructor.
The application of archaeological methods to an individual field project. The course will allow advanced students to work on an individual project within the framework of a supervised archaeological field program.
Eric Schweickart and Erin Schwartz, instructors.

Tuition/Registration

Tuition rates for Summer 2026 can be found here.  Note that the cost of tuition does not include housing or meals.  Registration dates TBA.

On campus housing is available for the Summer and managed by W&M Residence Life.  

Non-W&M Students:

Non-Degree Seeking (NDS) Students:
William & Mary offers limited enrollment access to non-degree seeking students during the fall and spring terms. During the summer term, W&M offers access without the requirements that exist in the fall and spring terms. All NDS students are required to review the Student Policies & Resources before enrolling in classes.  (Click on links above for more information.)  

Concurrent high school student status:  
Concurrent high school applicants may take classes at William & Mary for credit or they may audit classes. Most students choose to receive credit, as those classes may be transferrable to other colleges. Non-degree seeking students must present academic credentials comparable to those of admitted full-time students. Admitted concurrent students register on a space-available basis only. The Registrar's Office maintains a list of scheduled courses.  (Click on title link for more information and requirements.)

Archaeological programs geared for high school students are also offered by the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation. 

Please contact Richard Williams if you have any questions: rawilliams01@wm.edu