Dennis Blanton partners with Woodrow Wilson Museum and Library to Excavate Manse

Description

Starting July 15, the Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library and Museum will partner with the JMU department of sociology and anthropology's Dennis Blanton to conduct their second archeological investigation in the rear yard of Staunton’s former Presbyterian Manse and birthplace of Woodrow Wilson. The investigation will continue until Friday, August 8. Students and local volunteers assisted in the dig.

Web Presence

https://www.jmu.edu/news/2019/07/15-WWPL-Blanton.shtml

Involvement

Involves Faculty, Involves Students

Scope

Harrisonburg/Local/VA

Date

2019

Frequency

One Time Only

Type of Partner

Nonprofit Agency

Primary Focus of Program

Cultural Institutions and Programs

Begin Date

7-15-2019

Areas of Engagement

Community Engagement, Engaged Learning

Format

Community Service, Research, Class/Coursework, Service Learning

On/Off campus

Off campus