The East Stroudsburg Dig

On Saturday, May 3^rd, the BioTriad team joined SPA (the Society for Pennsylvania Archaeology) to help find and recover Fort Hamilton in Stroudsburg, PA.

Danny Younger runs this group under Lenape Chapter # 12, whose chapter started this project. While he spearheads this project, credentialed archaeologists are also part of this project. This group aims to find fort-specific artifacts to help recover Fort Hamilton from the French Indian War. Pieces of red clay pottery have already been found, as well as an arrowhead, which was made into a makeshift arrow by a homeless man living on the property at the time. This recovery has just started and may take several years to be completed.

Katelin Kukk and Maya Planker clearing ground in East Stroudsburg.

Danny Younger overseas the early stages of the dig, March 29, 2025

CRM archeologist Laura Gale instructs T. J. Planker on May 3, 2025

The team screens dirt from the uppermost level of ground for artifacts

Possibly a significant artifact from the dig?

Could be another important artifact found May 3?

Although this work may sound serious, one of SPA’s objectives is to have fun while working. They have optimism that they will uncover an artifact and hope to earn the National Register of Historic Places nomination for this project. So, give them a follow on Facebook and volunteer to help uncover history!