Archeologists digging in the earth with gloved hands and tools.

The hands-on nature of archaeological work reminds many veterans of their uniformed service.

Doug Menuez

Veterans Unearth The Past at Historic Battlefields With AVAR

American Veterans Archaeological Recovery (AVAR) is a nonprofit dedicated to promoting the well-being of disabled veterans transitioning to civilian life through field archaeology.

In May 2019, with the support of the American Battlefield Trust and the National Park Service, AVAR began its first project on the hallowed ground of an American battlefield at Saratoga. Learn more about the groundbreaking work being done by American Veterans Archaeological Recovery, featured in the Trust's Winter 2019 issue of Hallowed Ground magazine.

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Kettle Creek Battlefield, Wilkes County, Ga.

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The Expansion of Kettle Creek Battlefield

Kettle Creek Battlefield, site of a 1779 Patriot victory, has been preserved and expanded through modern archaeological efforts and partnerships...

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Cataloguing & Analysis: Findings From the AVAR Saratoga Project

In the popular imagination, archaeological work is centered in the field, physically digging in the dirt. Such a picture, however, is both inaccurate...

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Unearthing Relics of War and Finding Peace

In cooperation with the American Battlefield Trust, a new veteran-led organization is bringing former service members suffering from PTSD and other...

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FAQs: Battlefield Archaeology

This page provides answers to frequently asked questions about battlefield archaeology.

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The Importance of Battlefield Archaeology

Battlefield archaeology is important for any conflict, but even more so for the Revolutionary War. Unlike the Civil War, Revolutionary War documents...