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!

Summer 2026 Course details TBA

Yorktown site:

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.  This section of the class will excavate the historic Powhatan Indian town of Kiskiak, located near Yorktown, Virginia.  The field research will focus on the history of human-environmental relationships in the Chesapeake estuary. Field visits to other archaeological sites, museums, and Indian reservations will be part of the class.

Summer 2026 Course details TBA

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.

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.)

There are other Summer Archaeological program opportunities offered to high school students by the
Colonial Williamsburg Foundation. 

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