ATH-320-4-1 Final Project Milestone Two_ Projecting Into the Future

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Raven DeJesus ATH-320 4-1 Final Project Milestone Two: Projecting Into the Future Previous Landowners: Library of Virginia . (n.d.). https://www.lva.virginia.gov/public/guides/research_notes_20.pdf DHR Archives - DHR . (2023, October 30). DHR. https://www.dhr.virginia.gov/programs/dhr- archives/ The First Source is from the Library of Virginia, which contains most of the rich history of Virginia and information on land grants and land holdings going back generations. The second source is the Virginia Department of Historical Archives, which contains information on landowners going back generations in Virginia and other important historical events. Previous landowners owned the ground for five generations, so we can't be entirely sure that their previous family members haven't tried something similar in the past. However, since something has yet to be done with the archaeological findings, we can assume that previous owners have not been involved in something similar. Their involvement in the archaeological discovery isn't motivated by unethical behavior, as they have sold the land to a private university. Also, the discoveries contained no looting or disturbances, meaning while they still owned the property, they could have sold the artifacts but didn't. Private University: - INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION; OTHER EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL INSTITUTIONS . (n.d.). Retrieved November 18, 2023, from https://law.lis.virginia.gov/library/cov/Title23.1.pdf Monticello and the University of Virginia in Charlottesville . (n.d.). UNESCO World Heritage Centre. https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/442/ `The first Source pretends to follow laws and codes and ordinances the higher educational facilities must follow regarding property-owning and purchasing. The second source gives us a glimpse into the stewardship of a world heritage site and the University of Virginia. Both sources could explain why private institutions may be interested in the archaeological site. We have yet to determine if the Institution was involved with something similar without their

disclosure and further investigation on our part. But given this is an institution of higher education, there could be a strong possibility. There is no way of knowing if the private university's interest is motivated by unethical behavior. However, given that there has been little resistance from the institution, they could be invested in the discovery for educational purposes. State Government: Benderson. (n.d.). Cultural Property Law . Retrieved November 18, 2023, from https://www.justice.gov/usao/file/834826/download Deur, D., & Butler, V. L. (2016, March 21). Incorporating Archaeology Into Local Government Historic Preservation and Planning: A Review of Current Practice. Journal of the American Planning Association , 82 (2), 189–203. https://doi.org/10.1080/01944363.2015.1137222 The First Source is about the government's cultural property law. This gives us insight into the cultural property laws created to protect artifacts from damage, unauthorized excavation, or defacement on public or tribal land. The Second Source is about incorporating archaeology into local government historic preservation and planning. This Source touches on the preservation of sites and local government educating the public regarding the importance and need to protect these places. Since this is a state government, they could have gone through similar situations. Also, people have settled in Virginia for 22,000 years, so some artifacts and settlements are littered throughout Virginia. This means that the government has likely been through a similar situation. Their involvement would not be inherently unethical if they were not actively trying to prevent further site research. In truth, they may want to preserve the site and its rich history. They also would like to gather information about tribes and cultures that may have lived there. Local Native American Groups: Nansemond Indian Nation - Official Tribal Website . (2022, June 21). Nansemond Indian Nation. https://nansemond.gov/ Wood. (n.d.). The Virginia Indian Heritage Trail . Retrieved November 19, 2023, from https://www.virginiahumanities.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/VA-Indian-Trail-Guide.pdf The First Source is a site created by indigenous tribes in Virginia. This site gives us information on programs where Indigenous people collaborate with local community schools in Virginia to educate children about native history, traditions, and culture. The site also gives information on the government and Native Indigenous peoples’ collaboration on programs for environmental assistance. The second source touches on the collaboration between archaeologists and Indigenous people on native american archaeological sites. Since Virginia has had people living in the state for thousands of years, local native tribes probably have fought to preserve the land and artifacts that once belonged to their ancestors.

Meaning they have been through something similar before. Local Native American groups' involvement won't be motivated by unethical behavior as their sole purpose for many generations is to protect their history. Local Townsfolk And Community Government: Certified Local Government - DHR . (2023, October 30). DHR. https://www.dhr.virginia.gov/programs/certified-local-government/ Collections at the Alexandria Archaeology Museum . (n.d.). City of Alexandria, VA. https://www.alexandriava.gov/archaeology/collections-at-the-alexandria-archaeology-museum The first Source is about certified local government designation for preserving historical sites. It allows for local governments to be a part of historical preservation in their communities. The second source gives us a look at the collection and preservation of artifacts from within the community of Alexandria. This is relevant to the current archaeological site as it gives us insight into the potential of local communities and the preservation of the Native archaeological sites. Given that the artifacts found on both sites were undisturbed and there are no previous records of these sites, we can guess that local community governments and town folks have yet to be involved in something similar. We can’t determine if the involvement is motivated by unethical behavior, as they have not actively tried to stop further research or discard artifacts. So, it would be safe to say that the motives are ethical and about preserving each historic site.

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