About the Talk:
In a quiet corner of Red Hill’s grounds, screened in by boxwoods and holly bushes, is the site where a kitchen stood for more than 75 years. While the structure was lost to a fire, its remains and associated artifacts can teach us about the foodways of Red Hill and the lives of the enslaved and free cooks who lived and worked in the kitchen. Join staff archaeologists Lucia Butler and Margaret Dudley to learn about the archaeological excavation of this site.
About the Speakers:
Margaret Dudley, Staff Archaeologist. She graduated from Longwood University with a double major in Anthropology and Archaeology and a minor in Psychology. Her experience includes two LIAA archaeological field schools and an incredible opportunity to serve as a site supervisor during the excavation of Hampden-Sydney’s historic Academy House foundation.
Lucia Butler, Staff Archaeologist. She holds a B.A. in Anthropology from the College of William & Mary and an M.A. in Museum Studies from the University of Oklahoma. Lucia has participated in and assisted in leading the Dr. James W. Jordan Archaeological Field School, and she has additional experience in archaeological lab work and museum collections management. A Red Hill staff member since 2021, Lucia has worked as a Visitor Center Associate, an Administrative Assistant, and finally, as a Staff Archaeologist.
The lecture is free, but you must pre-register to receive the Zoom link.
