Archeologists found a significant piece of American history at the Revolutionary War Camden Battlefield — the remains of 14 soldiers.
and Anthropology and the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources, along with biological anthropologists from the Richland County Coroner’s office and the University of South Carolina unearthed the skeletal remains and accompanying artifacts of the soldiers.
"These young men demonstrated their allegiance in an intense battle for liberty. They are truly America’s first veterans," said Doug Bostick, CEO of South Carolina Battleground Preservation Trust."We have a responsibility to honor their sacrifice by ensuring their remains are protected in perpetuity and their stories of bravery are shared."Fired and flattened musket ball found at the burial site in Camden, South Carolina.
"This discovery is particularly significant to the history of our state and nation," Dr. Steven D. Smith, a research professor at South Carolina Institute of Archeology and Anthropology and principal investigator for the project said."This is a rare opportunity to examine and analyze a large sample of Revolutionary War soldiers to get information about their health and diet, age, gender, and compare the forensic data to the historical record.
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