The History Department of Morehead State University, in collaboration with the National Park Service, conducted an archaeological recovery project in the spring of 2015 at the Petersburg National Battlefield. The project consisted of six public history students supervised by Dr. Adrian Mandzy, professor of history at Morehead State University, from March 16 to 20, 2015. The recovery team uncovered over 750 artifacts which included numerous minnie balls, musket balls, artillery shell fragments and miscellaneous other artifacts.
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Vessel Fragment - CS1012
Morehead State University. History Department
Post War / Vessel Fragment / Refined Earthenware / Possibly White Ware / Crazed / Lead Glazed / Burnt
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Washer- CS3084
Morehead State University. History Department
Post War / Washer / Heavily rusted / Hole is obstructed
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Washer- CS3183
Morehead State University. History Department
Post War / Washer / Small hole / Side has been sliced
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Watch Parts - CS1020
Morehead State University. History Department
Unknown / Watch Parts / 3 pieces / Insides of pocket watch
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Watch Parts- CS3034
Morehead State University. History Department
Post War / Watch Parts / Round broken piece
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Wire Fragment- CS3216
Morehead State University. History Department
Unknown / Wire Fragment / 2 curved pieces
