Field Work Complete, Analysis Begins.
Well over two years ago, preparations for a project to identify a heroic but largely forgotten engagement outside the community of Lexington, Massachusetts began. During the preparation and daily methodical work both in the archives and in the field a partnership would be forged which would place Minute Man National Historical Park on the frontline of research for the 21st century. Park service archaeologists would join in the effort of park management, the Friends of Minute Man National Park and Dr. Meg Watters of Visual Environmental Solutions and professional scholars. The results to date have been exceptional, from the artifacts found to the sense of purpose all parties experienced to the new look at the events of the day.
Captain John Parkers’ Lexington minute men met the advancing British army on Lexington Green early in the morning of April 19, 1775. After the engagement, which left 8 dead colonials, the British marched onto Concord, in search of stores and military hardware stored in and around the country side. As the British departed Concord, just east of the town, the “running battle” began. From Concord to Boston, thousands of militia and minute companies descended upon the retreating British. It was on the Lincoln-Lexington town line that Captain Parker and …show more content…
It was this interest which sparked the birth of an idea. Park management wanting to expand the story of the day of April 19th and knew the answers were in the ground, but the budget would not allow for an indepth study. Reaching out to The Friends of Minute Man National Park, immediate interest in pursuing the challenge to research the site firsthand became the goal. the Friends agreed to underwrite the project, hiring Dr. Meg Watters, known for her innovative use and approach of minimally invasive
Well over two years ago, preparations for a project to identify a heroic but largely forgotten engagement outside the community of Lexington, Massachusetts began. During the preparation and daily methodical work both in the archives and in the field a partnership would be forged which would place Minute Man National Historical Park on the frontline of research for the 21st century. Park service archaeologists would join in the effort of park management, the Friends of Minute Man National Park and Dr. Meg Watters of Visual Environmental Solutions and professional scholars. The results to date have been exceptional, from the artifacts found to the sense of purpose all parties experienced to the new look at the events of the day.
Captain John Parkers’ Lexington minute men met the advancing British army on Lexington Green early in the morning of April 19, 1775. After the engagement, which left 8 dead colonials, the British marched onto Concord, in search of stores and military hardware stored in and around the country side. As the British departed Concord, just east of the town, the “running battle” began. From Concord to Boston, thousands of militia and minute companies descended upon the retreating British. It was on the Lincoln-Lexington town line that Captain Parker and …show more content…
It was this interest which sparked the birth of an idea. Park management wanting to expand the story of the day of April 19th and knew the answers were in the ground, but the budget would not allow for an indepth study. Reaching out to The Friends of Minute Man National Park, immediate interest in pursuing the challenge to research the site firsthand became the goal. the Friends agreed to underwrite the project, hiring Dr. Meg Watters, known for her innovative use and approach of minimally invasive