Society of Archaeological Research

07/26/2016

COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA—Chester DePratter of the University of South Carolina and Victor Thompson of the University of Georgia used ground-penetrating radar and magnetometers to look for the outlines of Fort San Marcos, constructed in 1577 by Pedro Menedez Marquez, the governor of La Florida. He bu...

07/25/2016

SOAR is using the summer to continue working in a historic cemetery in central Jersey (can't give any more info yet as per township orders!) and gathering background info for a dig at an 1890 homestead in fall.

10/24/2015

The State Capitol grounds in Raleigh, North Carolina may conceal artifacts, foundations and more information about the original 1796 Capitol building and outbuildings. http://bit.ly/1OMoZSF

The first comprehensive archaeological survey of the State Capitol grounds got underway Thursday, with Jacob Turner pushing what looked like a three-wheeled baby stroller back and forth across the lawn.

10/04/2015

SOAR's cemetery restoration project received its crowning glory when Home Depot volunteers donated their time to install a split rail fence around the Waretown Old Presbyterian Cemetery. All materials were donated by Home Depot, and SOAR extends its sincere thanks to Home Depot and to the Vietnam Veterans Association for helping to arrange for the donation. We also thank Waretown's Mayor Tina Wetter and Deputy Mayor Dennis Tredy for attending this important event that honored the Civil War veterans interred in this historic cemetery. More pics: http://bit.ly/1VHupPu

09/23/2015

A 9.000 pound Dahlgren cannon was recovered from the sunken Confederate warship, CSS Georgia. The ironclad was deliberately sunk in 1864 to prevent Union troops from capturing it. http://bit.ly/1ja1nKv

Marine archaeologists have recovered the fifth cannon from a Confederate warship that's been at the bottom of the Savannah River since the American Civil War, officials said.

09/06/2015

Thanks to Home Depot for generously donating split rail fencing to complete SOAR's restoration of a historic cemetery in Waretown, NJ. Much appreciation to the Vietnam Veterans Association for arranging the donation! http://bit.ly/1VHupPu

Historic Cemetery Project Final Phase The Waretown Old Presbyterian Cemetery is finally getting the respect it's due - after many months of SOAR's work cleaning it up and repairing broken headstone...

08/05/2015

Why were horse skulls buried under homes? Find out what our uncovered. http://bit.ly/1g77A8I

"History Enthusiasts Rescuing the Past from Obscurity"

07/09/2015

The Camp Douglas Restoration Foundation announced their fourth archaeological excavation on the site of the former Camp Douglas, Chicago from June 25-30, 2015.

06/22/2015

A little political archaeology humor for your Monday morning... http://www.political-humor.org/remains-of-what-archaeologists-believe-was-the-first-politician.shtml

Remains of What Archaeologists Believe Was The First Politician

05/18/2015

"An embarrassment of riches" is being excavated in Baltimore's Herring Run Park at the site of Eutaw Manor, which burned down in 1865. The property was first settled in 1695 and, at the time of its fire, was occupied by Baltimore politician and merchant William Smith, who some call a Revolutionary War profiteer. http://bsun.md/1GfLURw

Beneath the tall trees and wildflowers of Baltimore's Herring Run Park, the ground holds clues to the city's distant past.

05/13/2015

A Boston archaeologist is excavating 30 test pits in a playground; research shows the area was once the site of an 18th century homestead and a nearby hill may have been used by Native Americans. http://bit.ly/1KKejOD

Crews will excavate approximately 30 small test units during a 1-2 week period. The entirety of the playground and surrounding park will remain open to the public during the project and all pathways and equipment will remain open.

04/01/2015

Sometimes the rarest of artifacts can be unearthed in the unlikeliest of places... http://bit.ly/1agSmeo

A collection of ancient Greek and Roman coins includes an incredibly rare aureus of the Roman emperor Otho, who reigned for a mere three months. The Greek coins were struck by some of the most powerful city-states and rulers of the ancient world, such as Athens, Corinth and Alexander the Great.