Brick by brick and artifact by artifact, the James River Institute of Archeology is unearthing history on Queen's Way in downtown Hampton.
Hank Lutton says the basement of an 18th Century home on an inlet fed by the Hampton River has been one of the highlights so far. It was owned by James Barron, who eventually sold it in the mid-1700s.
"So when the house on this property was advertised for sale in 1752, the owner actually says it fronts the river," said Lutton.
The archeological dig was co-sponsored by Old Point National Bank and the City of Hampton and is occurred as the city celebrates 400 years.
"We've heard great feedback that Old Point National Bank cares enough about the city to stop and invest the funds that we've invested and the time that we've invested into taking a look," said Sharon Martin, bank manager for the downtown branch.
Author: Joe Flanagan | Source: WVEC [July 12, 2010]