~ As the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Bunker Hill approaches, a team of archaeologists has made significant discoveries in Charlestown, uncovering hundreds of artifacts and revealing the area's complex history. The excavations, which took place at two sites in the neighborhood, have also provided insight into the soil stratigraphy of the area.

In addition to these excavations, the City's archaeology team has been working with Chartrand Geoarchaeological Solutions, LLC to conduct a Ground-Penetrating Radar (GPR) survey of Breed's Hill. This non-invasive investigation aims to pinpoint the exact location of the 1775 redoubt associated with the Battle of Bunker Hill.

Originally, the team had planned to excavate on Breed's Hill in time for the 250th anniversary on June 17th. However, after analyzing GPR results, it was determined that this location was also chosen by the National Park Service for their commemoration events. As a result, excavation of the redoubt has been postponed until June 2026 as part of Boston's 250th celebrations.

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While they wait for further excavation opportunities, the team is currently working in their lab to document their findings and process any collected artifacts. They are also planning more archaeological investigations for this fall and next spring/summer.

The public is invited to visit their pop-up archaeology lab and exhibition at the Old Corner Bookstore in downtown Boston every Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. until the end of July. This exhibition focuses on the Siege of Boston and offers a unique opportunity for visitors to learn about this important event in American history.

For those interested in learning more about Charlestown's history during this time period, extensive research can be found on their website. Additionally, updates and photos from ongoing excavations can be found on social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, Bluesky, and Threads through the City of Boston Archaeology Program.

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