Montpelier Archaeology Public Programs (2019/2020) Metal Detecting | Page 3

Program Staff
Matthew Reeves, Ph.D., Directory of Archaeology
Dr. Reeves has been with the Foundation since 2000 and
oversees archaeological research at James Madison’s
Montpelier. Over the past 2 decades, Dr. Reeve’s research
has focused on plantation life and Civil War encampments
with an overall focus on sites of the African Diaspora (both
pre- and post-emancipation). Prior to Montpelier, he directed
projects at Manassas National Battlefield Park, Jefferson
Patterson Park, various New York DOT projects, and has
worked on a wide variety of historic and prehistoric sites in
Maryland, Virginia, New York and Jamaica.
Terry Brock, Ph.D., Assistant Director of Archaeology
Dr. Brock joined Montpelier in 2014 after completing his
dissertation on mid-19 th century plantation life in Southern
Maryland (St. Mary’s City). He has a rich set of experience in
public archaeology, social media, and finding new ways to
engage the public with archaeological discoveries. He has
worked on projects in Michigan, Virginia, Maryland, and
Rome.
Mary Furlong Minkoff, Ph.D., Curator of Archaeological
Collections
Dr. Furlong Minkoff joined the Montpelier staff in October
2015. She received her PhD at the University of Maryland,
College Park. Prior to coming to Montpelier, Mary worked
with the National Park Service in a variety areas including the
National Capital Regional Archaeology Office and as an
archaeologist for the Urban Archaeology Corps youth
program.
“The opportunity to utilize knowledge of my hobby (metal detecting) alongside
people looking to recreate historical context on a site is a very satisfying feelings
to experience. Learning additional information on recovery and restoration of
artifacts is a plus!”
—Michael King, NJ