The slow process of discovering the identity of the skeletons found in Ridgefield in late 2019 will be ramping up this fall as the Yale University laboratory led by Dr. Gary Aronsen re-opens.
Series: Skeletal Remains Discovered in Ridgefield
Articles and presentations related to archaeological research on the skeletons found near the site of the 1777 Battle of Ridgefield.
Webinar: Living Their Enemies, Dying Their Guests: Four Revolutionary Soldier Burials
Join us for a Live Zoom Webinar with Nick Bellantoni, Emeritus Connecticut State Archaeologist, when he will discuss the history, discovery, and excavation of the burials found last December and give an update on the forensic analysis currently underway.
Update on Skeletal Remains Found in Ridgefield and Other News
Emeritus state archaeologist Dr. Nicholas Bellantoni gives an update on the skeletal remains found in Ridgefield late last year and announces the significance of the Historical Society’s recent grant award from the National Park Service: American Battlefield Protection program!