Combination archival research and field survey internship. Built by Martin Kauffman around 1760, the stone flurkuchenhaus on the South Fork of the Shenandoah River near Hamburg was both a dwelling and meeting house. Believed to have been abandoned around 1830, the structure is an important landmark in the Page Valley, withstanding major floods and benign neglect. A long-term research project that involves archaeology and historical research is underway. Intern will step into this project and assist with research into the Kauffman family history and the evolution of the property. He/she will also work with the 2014 Archaeological Certification Field School directed by Nash for the Virginia Department of Historic Resources. All students who participate in this project will be strongly encouraged to present their work at local and professional meetings, and efforts will be made to secure funding for registration and travel. For more information contact Dr. Carole Nash, ISAT: nashcl@jmu.edu.
Page Valley White House, Page County, VA