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Colonial Williamsburg to Open New 40,000-Square-Foot Archaeology Center

Facility will offer free public access to glass-walled labs and colonial discoveries starting in April

The Williamsburg Independent reports that Saturday, April 25th, the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation will open the 40,000-square-foot Colin G. and Nancy N. Campbell Archaeology Center. This new facility provides public access to the archaeological process through glass-walled laboratories and interactive exhibits. Highlights include an 18th-century brick foundation visible through a glass floor and the “Wall of Wonder,” featuring colonial artifacts. Admission is free, and the opening marks a key milestone for the nation’s 250th anniversary. The center aims to steward a collection of millions of artifacts while engaging the community in ongoing research.

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