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Consider the Sources: All About Iron


  • The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation Williamsburg, VA USA (map)

How do archaeologists, conservators, and craftspeople at Colonial Williamsburg work to bring a story of raw materials, growth of industry and the study of iron to our guests? We look at that question and more to learn about the importance of iron in early Virginia. The processing of iron, forging objects of usefulness and beauty, finding iron in archaeological settings, and the science of preserving iron for future generations will be explored. Join Kate McEnroe, Associate Conservator of Archaeological Materials, Sean Devlin, Senior Curator of Archaeology and Ken Schwarz, Master Blacksmith of the Anderson Blacksmith and Armoury in this story of early American iron HERE.