Charlotte County APVA to Host Renowned Archaeologist Nick Luccketti

CHARLOTTE COURT HOUSE – The Charlotte County APVA (Association for the Preservation of Virginia Antiquities) was formed 90 years ago to preserve the rich history and heritage of Charlotte County for future generations. This mission is still adhered to with the Charlotte County APVA hosting lectures, presentation, and historical property and site visits.  For the Spring Meeting, the Charlotte County AVPA will host renowned archaeologist and surveyor Nicholas “Nick” M. Luccketti on Sunday, March 15 at 2:30 p.m. at Tucker Bros. Store in downtown Charlotte Court House. Nick Luccketti has been excavating and surveying Virginia’s historic sties for the Virginia Department of Historic Resources, Colonial Williamsburg Foundation, Preservation Virginia, the Order of the Founders and Patriots of America and numerous other firms and organizations for more than 40 years.  He is president and principal archaeologist at the James River Institute for Archaeology (JRIA) and was one of the lead finders of the James Fort of 1607 at Jamestowne.  He is a recognized expert in excavation of early colonial sites and led a team of archaeologists in conducting test excavations on Roanoke Island (the Lost Colony in North Carolina).  He is the author of numerous articles and publications and most recently was co-author of Yorktown’s Buried History: From Chiskiak to the Civil War. Yorktown and its vicinity are known as “the cradle” of American’s birth and through permanent English settlements and the surrender of the British in 1781.  His research and discoveries have yielded a plethora of information that ties the Lost Colony and trade between the Native Americans and the English Settlers to the grounds of this sacred area that was a pivotal player not only in the permanency of early colonial settlements, but also a ground best known for the birth of American Independence with the surrender of Lord Cornwallis to General Washington and a ground divided by brother-against-brother in the American Civil War.  The simple connections of copper trade and the archaeological discoveries in this geographic region are brought to life through Nick Luccketti’s writings and presentations.  His presentation to the Charlotte County APVA is entitled “But Copper Carieth ye Price of All…” and will captivate all in attendance with the complexities of establishing a permanent settlement in the New World coupled with commercial relationships that helped establish Colonial Virginia; and along the way tie in historic Charlotte County and its humble settlements along Cub Creek and the Staunton River.  The Charlotte County APVA is pleased to host this scholar for its Spring Meeting and copies of his recent publication will be available for purchase.  Following the event, a meet-and-greet complimented with light refreshments will be held.  The event is free and open to the public on Sunday, March 15 at 2:30 p.m. at Tucker Brother’s Store, located at 200 David Bruce Avenue, Charlotte Court House, Virginia. More information about the event and membership in the Charlotte County APVA can be obtained by visiting its website, www.charlottecountyapva.org.