While making improvements at Cinnamon Bay a possible 2,000 year old effigy face was uncovered. The V.I. National Park archaeology officials are now looking for help to find more interesting objects. The surprise discovery has the limited VINP Archaeology staff asking for public help.
VINP Archaeology Dig at Cinnamon Bay
Interested volunteers should show up at Cinnamon Bay Campground anytime after 8:30 a.m. Monday through Friday and be ready to get their hands dirty.
For more information call the VINP archeology lab at 340-715-8580.
See full story reported in Tradewinds: http://www.stjohntradewindsnews.com/index.php/576-news/04-2012-news/8044-archaeologists-looking-for-volunteers-for-cinnamon-bay-campground-dig
Effigy Face Artifact found at Cinnamon Bay
I was interested in visiting the Virgin Islands next summer, and was wondering if you know of any archaelogical digs that will be happening at that time.
Lisa,
I spoke to the Park Service and they thought there should be one going on next summer, but currently had no specific details. Keep in touch with them at 340-715-8580. I will make some additional inquires and post any new information. – Regards – Jim