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WHO:
Dr. Julie Schablitsky, SHA Chief Archaeologist
Alleghany County Civil War Roundtable members
Staff Archaeologists
WHAT:
Media opportunity for interviews and photos of archaeological investigation of Folck’s Mill. Associated with the Historic National Road (US 40), the mill complex served as the focal point of a Civil War battle fought in August of 1864.
WHEN:
Wednesday, April 9th – 1:30 – 3 p.m.
WHERE:
Along Westbound I -68 in vicinity of Mason Road NE
****Reporters visiting the site will need to meet at nearby Puccini’s Restaurant, 12901 Ali Ghan Road NE and be taken to the site by an official SHA vehicle
WHY:
SHA archaeologists, in partnership with the Alleghany County Civil War Roundtable, are conducting archaeological excavations around the mill ruin to learn if evidence of the mill complex and battle survive. In addition, SHA is scanning the mill ruin in 3D so that the structure can be virtually saved. This project provides a solid example of stewardship and preservation of a historic site that is significant not only to the local community, but to the nation. SHA issues the reminder that using metal detector devices on State-owned property is illegal.
PHOTO OP:
Great photo opportunities of mill ruin, archaeologists at work, and artifacts.
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EDITOR’S NOTE: Please call to verify attendance and for parking/ meeting instructions:
410-545-0303.