NYSM Bioarchaeology Staff Study Remains of Revolutionary War Soldiers

NYSM crew and volunteers sifting in late August 2019
NYSM crew and volunteers sifting in late August 2019

In 2019, bones dating back to the late 18th century were uncovered at a Lake George Village construction site. For the past four years, NYSM bioarchaeology staff Lisa Anderson, Julie Weatherwax, and Alexandra DeCarlo have been working together with the DEC to learn more about the remains to help reveal information about the individuals' lives as well as possible causes of death. 

Recently, their work was highlighted on WRGB Albany News Channel 6:
https://cbs6albany.com/community/positively-upstate/nys-museum-piecing-together-remains-of-revolutionary-war-soldiers-recovered-in-lake-george-excavation-2019-townhome

For more information about NYSM research at the site, view:
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