Another Winter Arrives
December 27, 2003
The Elk Run Church Site was closed for the winter on December 27, 2003.
Archives for 2003:
Mr. Flournoy Dies
December 17, 2003
On December 17, 2003, Mr. Robert Flournoy, a key person in saving the Elk Run Church Site, died.
Interior Excavation Continued
November 21, 2003
From the last weekend in June until November 2003 work focused on digging and screening material from the new Interior Excavation Units #42 through #46, and further excavation work was done on Unit #14.
In late November 2003, new Interior Excavation Units #47 through #50 were laid out for further archaeological work in 2004.
Archaeology The Dig
Elm Tree Examined
October 21, 2003
In late October 2003, material around and underneath the large Elm tree was removed and screened and work was completed in severing its main root system. The tree trunk was turned over for removal in segments.
Archaeology The Dig
Interior Excavation Begins
June 28, 2003
On May 8, 2003, work began to open the interior excavation units for the 2003 Dig. However, the continuing rainy season during the rest of May and June resulted in further work being postponed until June 28, 2003.
Archaeology The Dig
Small Artifact Case on Display
May 17, 2003
On May 17, 2003, an Elk Run Church Artifact exhibit using this Small Display Case was held for the public during the annual Nokesville Day.
Artifacts
Even More Cleaning
April 20, 2003
During February and April 2003, artifacts recovered from the 2002 excavations were systematically cleaned, processed and grouped into common categories (Rhenish stoneware, clothing items, glass, nails, etc.).