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Archeological Dig Literally Uncovers History Below Our Feet

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Zach Studenroth, Jo-Ann McLean, and Isla McLean take part in an archeological dig at the Annie Cooper Boyd House. FILE PHOTO

Zach Studenroth, Jo-Ann McLean, and Isla McLean take part in an archeological dig at the Annie Cooper Boyd House. FILE PHOTO

Some of the items uncovered during a recent archeological dig at the Annie Cooper Boyd House. COURTESY NANCY FRENCH ACHENBACH

Some of the items uncovered during a recent archeological dig at the Annie Cooper Boyd House. COURTESY NANCY FRENCH ACHENBACH

Len Strozier of Omega Maping and Randy Croxton of the Sag Harbor Historical Museum worked with ground penetrating radar to help pinpoint the location of a British Revolutionary War fort next to the Old Whalers' Church. STEPHEN J. KOTZ

Len Strozier of Omega Maping and Randy Croxton of the Sag Harbor Historical Museum worked with ground penetrating radar to help pinpoint the location of a British Revolutionary War fort next to the Old Whalers' Church. STEPHEN J. KOTZ

Len Strozier of Omega Maping and Randy Croxton of the Sag Harbor Historical Museum worked with ground penetrating radar to help pinpoint the location of a British Revolutionary War fort next to the Old Whalers' Church. STEPHEN J. KOTZ

Len Strozier of Omega Maping and Randy Croxton of the Sag Harbor Historical Museum worked with ground penetrating radar to help pinpoint the location of a British Revolutionary War fort next to the Old Whalers' Church. STEPHEN J. KOTZ

authorStephen J. Kotz on Jul 2, 2025
Attendees of the Sag Harbor Historical Museum’s annual gala on July 12 have been asked to check out the display of the artifacts uncovered in May when the backyard of... more

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