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 .
“ I come for the sharing of knowledge by the staff , the friendly atmosphere , and to be immersed in early American history !”
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