Photograph of a trowel at Saratoga Battlefield with an archaeologist
Lindsey Morrison

Battlefield Archaeology

Uncovering Our Past

Battlefield archaeology is essential to improving our understanding the conflicts that defined America — uncovering the stories where records are scarce to provide a more complete understanding of the battles that forged our nation.

Archaeology 101

Where once, huge grids were systematically excavated in the hopes of finding a single artifact, today’s technology allows professionals to peak...