๐ฐ 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:
๐ The Search for Fort Bull: Archaeological Investigation of a French and Indian War Battlefield
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Monday, August 10
๐ 6:00 PM
๐ 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 mysteryโbut 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.
๐ Free and open to everyone. Come explore how archaeology is rewriting New York's historyโone discovery at a time!