EASTVILLE, Va. — The Eastern Shore Chapter of the Archeological Society of Virginia will celebrate International Archaeology Day on Saturday, Oct. 17, with a special presentation highlighting nearly a decade of discoveries at historic Eyreville Plantation in Eastville.
Mike Clem, an archaeologist with the Virginia Department of Historic Resources, will discuss findings from nine years of excavations at the site. The lecture begins at 1 p.m.
Believed to be the oldest excavated colonial site on the Delmarva Peninsula, Eyreville dates to 1637. The property was purchased in 1657 by Col. William Kendall, a former speaker of the Virginia House of Burgesses, and later acquired by William H. Eyre in 1797. The existing brick residence was constructed in 1799 and expanded over subsequent generations.
In 2024, Eyreville Plantation was added to the Virginia Landmarks Register and the National Register of Historic Places, recognizing its historical significance spanning more than three centuries.
The event also highlights the importance of archaeological preservation on Virginia’s Eastern Shore, where more than 1,000 archaeological investigations have been documented. Many historic sites remain threatened by coastal erosion, development and unauthorized excavation.
The Eastern Shore Chapter promotes archaeological education and provides volunteer opportunities alongside professional archaeologists.
For directions and additional information about Eyreville, visit eyreville.com. Those interested in joining the chapter or participating in archaeological activities may email asvesva2015@yahoo.com.
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