Lead Camp Security archaeologist John Crawmer has announced approval for the archaeological work at the Camp Security site. Phase one will occur from Wednesday, July 22, through Thursday, July 30. This phase will consist of excavation and/or laboratory work. Volunteers can register for the sessions for which they are available. Since spaces are limited and the work will start soon, volunteers need to sign up for this phase by Friday, July 17.
Phase two will primarily include surface collection and metal detecting surveys over a larger area, as well as laboratory work, including cleaning and labeling objects found during the fieldwork. This phase will run from Thursday, Sept. 10, through Thursday, Oct. 8. The deadline to register for phase two is Friday, Sept. 4.
This year's archaeological explorations at Camp Security are funded in part by a Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission Keystone Historic Preservation Grant. These grants, which much be matched by the recipients, are designated for projects such as cultural resource surveys and archaeological research.
For more information or to register, readers may visit http://www.campsecurity.org, click on Our Newsletters under About Us, and select the latest newsletter. There is also a link to the form on the "Friends of Camp Security" Facebook page. Prospective volunteers are asked to register as soon as possible. There are instructions on the form on submitting it to the lead archaeologist.
Camp Security is situated in Springettsbury Township. It is the last known Revolutionary War camp for British prisoners of war that has not been almost completely developed over. Many artifacts have been found through past archaeological work at the site to confirm the camp's location, but the exact location of the stockade, which is documented to have existed, is still being sought so that Camp Security can be properly interpreted. Any questions may be directed to campsecurity@campsecurity.org.
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