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As this month celebrates the 239th anniversary of the British surrender at Yorktown, and as we hope to soon discover the New London Arsenal archaeologically, we share this research gem from our friend Jen Thomson of the Bedford Museum: "James Buford proved that a wagon and one horse which was impressed by Thomas Murray, District Commissary at New London for transporting of military stores to York[town] in October 1781 were lost, for which he is owed..." Bedford County, VA Order Book 6. Pictured are a gun flint, gun lock part and musket ball mold from New London.
Thanks to Liberty University Department of History students and volunteers for working with us again this year for New London Day!https://www.liberty.edu/news/2020/10/09/history-students-eager-to-share-their-archaeological-finds-and-passion-for-local-history-during-annual-fall-event/
History students eager to share their archaeological finds and passion for local history during annual fall event » Liberty News
Following yet another year of digging up new clues to Central Virginia’s past, helping to restore and preserve buildings, and conducting research in the nearby historical town of New London, Liberty University students will showcase their latest discoveries and immerse...
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