Campbell Archaeology Center Grand Opening weekend
April 26 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Campbell Archaeology Center Grand Opening Ceremony
Colin G. and Nancy N. Campbell Archaeology Center
Saturday, April 25 at 9 am
FREE & Open to the Public
FREE and Open to the Public Weekend of Events
Celebrate with the Grand Opening at 9 a.m. on Saturday, April 25 as they cut the ribbon and mark the grand opening of the Colin G. and Nancy N. Campbell Archaeology Center.
🗓️ Saturday, April 25, 2026
9:00 AM: 🎀 Ribbon Cutting Ceremony – Be there for the official grand opening!
10:00 AM: 🗝️ Campbell Archaeology Center, Unlocked – Take a self-guided tour behind the scenes.
10:00 AM: 📽️ Passing the Trowel – A century of archaeology talk at Hennage Auditorium.
10:00 AM & 2:00 PM: 🧪 Discovery Lab – Hands-on activities for all ages!
11:00 AM, 1:00 PM & 3:00 PM: 🥼 Archaeology Behind the Scenes – Guided lab tours (Space is limited!).
2:00 PM: 🧱 Excavation to Programming – A deep dive into Custis Square at Hennage Auditorium.
5:00 PM: 🎤 Colonial Williamsburg from the Ground Up – Expert panel discussion.
🗓️ Sunday, April 26, 2026 (celebrations continue)
10:00 AM: 🧩 Piecing Together the Past – Archaeology and conservation in action at Hennage Auditorium.
10:00 AM: 🔓 Campbell Archaeology Center, Unlocked – More behind-the-scenes access.
10:00 AM & 2:00 PM: 🏺 Discovery Lab – Turn everyday objects into stories of the past.
11:00 AM, 1:00 PM & 3:00 PM: 🪜 Archaeology Behind the Scenes – Guided tours of the new labs.
2:00 PM: ⛏️ Excavation to Preservation – Learn about preserving the Magazine at Hennage Auditorium.
4:00 PM: ⏳ What Lies Ahead… And Beneath – The future of archaeology at Colonial Williamsburg.
Don’t miss this chance to see history as it’s being uncovered! 🦴💎Something New is Surfacing! 🏺✨Come to the GRAND OPENING of the Colin G. and Nancy N. Campbell Archaeology Center🏛️
Get ready to dig into history! The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation invites you to the grand opening weekend of the Colin G. and Nancy N. Campbell Archaeology Center. This state-of-the-art facility is officially opening its doors, and you’re invited to explore the labs, meet the experts, and see how the past comes to life! 🏛️🔎
📍 Location: Campbell Archaeology Center & Hennage Auditorium
Learn more about the Campbell Archaeology Center, this event and all the festivities here
This event is one of many commemorating Colonial Williamsburg’s 100th anniversary. Click here to learn more.
