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Veterans Unearth The Past at Historic Battlefields With AVAR
American Veterans Archaeological Recovery (AVAR) is a nonprofit dedicated to promoting the well-being of disabled veterans transitioning to civilian life through field archaeology.
In May 2019, with the support of the American Battlefield Trust and the National Park Service, AVAR began its first project on the hallowed ground of an American battlefield at Saratoga. Learn more about the groundbreaking work being done by American Veterans Archaeological Recovery, featured in the Trust's Winter 2019 issue of Hallowed Ground magazine.
Featured Content
Archaeology & The Military: A Long Tradition
Those who have worn a uniform have been excavating historic sites for centuries.
Digging Down Deep: The Emotional Significance of Archaeology With Veterans
Dr. Stephen Humphreys, AVAR Founder, reflects on how archaeology bonds veterans — and why veterans need transitional programs like American Veterans...
Veterans’ Voices: Hear From Veterans Participating in the Saratoga Archaeological Project
Read firsthand accounts from participants in the American Veterans Archaeological Recovery (AVAR) project at Saratoga and learn about the impact...
Veterans’ Voices: Hear From Leaders Behind the Saratoga Archaeological Project
Read the firsthand accounts from those in leadership roles in the American Veterans Archaeological Recovery (AVAR) project at Saratoga and learn about...
Archaeologists, Historians Unearth Remarkable Discovery at Camden Battlefield
CHARLESTON, S.C. – The South Carolina Battleground Preservation Trust today announced a significant historic discovery at the Revolutionary War Camden...
Veterans Unearth Artifacts at Revolutionary War Battlefield
VIDEO | American Veterans Archaeological Recovery helps soldiers still feeling the mental and physical wounds of combat reintegrate into civilian life...
More about the project
- Battle of Saratoga: When Goliath Blinked »
- Battlefield Archaeology »
- Archaeology 101 »
- Cataloguing & Analysis: Findings From the AVAR Saratoga Project »
- Interview with Amy Bracewell & Stephen Humphreys »
- Dr. Steven Humphreys »
- Nonprofit Preservation and Archaeology Groups Join Forces to Help Veterans Readjust To Civilian Life »