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Archaeologists recovered over 500 artifacts, including firearm fragments, mortar shells, military equipment, and personal belongings, linked to the Continental Army's 1776 occupation.

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Fort Ticonderoga, New York

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Archaeologists
What
Archaeologists recovered over 500 artifacts, including firearm fragments, mortar shells, military equipment, and personal belongings, linked to the Continental Army's 1776 occupation.
When
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 09:00:00 GMT · 2h 16m ago
Where
Fort Ticonderoga, New York ·
Why
The discoveries provide physical traces of daily life from the early stages of the American Revolution, offering insights into a period when independence was being tested.
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The recovery of these artifacts offers new empirical data on the daily lives of soldiers and civilians during the American Revolution, enhancing historical understanding of the period.

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