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Bunker Hill: Lost Redoubt Found After 251 Years
12 Jun
Summary
- Archaeologists located the earthen fortification from the Battle of Bunker Hill.
- Artifacts like musket balls and gun flints from 1775 were discovered.
- Veterans are transitioning into archaeology careers through this project.
In Charlestown, Massachusetts, an archaeological project has successfully located the elusive redoubt, a crucial earthen fortification from the 1775 Battle of Bunker Hill. This discovery, made 251 years after the conflict, is a significant breakthrough, providing concrete evidence of the fort's original location. The excavation has yielded a trove of artifacts, including musket balls, gun flints, and ceramics dating back to the 18th century, offering tangible links to the soldiers who fought there.
The dig is a collaborative effort between the City of Boston's archaeology program and American Veterans Archaeological Recovery (AVAR). AVAR specializes in conflict sites and facilitates career transitions for veterans into professional archaeology. This initiative allows veterans to apply their unique understanding of military experience to historical research, bringing a deeply personal perspective to the excavation of significant battlefields like Bunker Hill.
