Archaeological excavations of the Boston Saloon will take place between July 11 and August 10, 2000. Additionally, this project will conduct excavations in the neighborhood that stood along the outskirts of Virginia City's Chinatown. Archaeological Field School, the Nevada State Historic Preservation Office, and Portland State University. Members of the public are welcome to come to Virginia City and visit the dig this summer on weekdays. Additionally, several members of the public are volunteering on the excavation in cooperation with UNR archaeological field school students.
Space is limited in the excavation area and the volunteer schedule is quickly being filled.