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๐Ÿฐ Can archaeology solve a 270-year-old mystery?

Join us for an incredible evening of history and discovery as Binghamton University's Archaeology Department presents:

๐Ÿ”Ž The Search for Fort Bull: Archaeological Investigation of a French and Indian War Battlefield

๐Ÿ“… Monday, August 10
๐Ÿ•• 6:00 PM
๐Ÿ“ George F. Johnson Memorial Library

Project Director John Ferri will take you behind the scenes of the search for Fort Bull, a British fort destroyed during the French and Indian War in 1756. For centuries, the fort's exact location remained a mysteryโ€”but modern archaeology is changing that.

Discover how drones, geophysical surveys, and artifact analysis are helping researchers uncover musket balls, grenade fragments, cannonballs, and other clues that are bringing this historic battlefield back to light.

Whether you're passionate about local history, fascinated by archaeology, or simply love a good mystery, this FREE program is sure to captivate.

๐Ÿ“š Free and open to everyone. Come explore how archaeology is rewriting New York's historyโ€”one discovery at a time!
George F. Johnson Memorial Library
George F. Johnson Memorial Library
George F. Johnson Memorial Library2 days ago
Calling on our teen summer reading participants! Turn in your mini-canvas and easel (that you received upon sign-up) to the Youth Services information desk any time before July 31st to be featured in our Teen-y Tiny Art Show for the month of August - we'd love to see what you created!