Johnson's Island Civil War Prison

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Archaeological Field School information below.  Johnson's Island Zoning Proposal
 CWT Park Day

March 31, 2012

Thanks to all participants!!

The Experiential Learning Program is in its 14th year.  Check out all the classes and  discoveries here. 

Field Specimens Discovered

Just Published by the University Press of Florida. 

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Archaeological Institute of America Interactive Dig

 

2012 Archaeological Field School

 

Johnson’s Island Civil War Prison Site

 Center for Historic and Military Archaeology

 Heidelberg University

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Link to the Ohio Historical Societies Sesquicentennial Web Site: See the latest calendar of events and activities.

2012 Archaeological Field School at the Johnson’s Island Prison Site, Center for Historic and Military Archaeology, Heidelberg University

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Sutler Shop Virtual Prison Tour

Class Scrapbooks

Heidelberg University offers two graduate level courses for educators interested in utilizing experiential learning programs into their curricula.  Go here for the details!
POW RESEARCH

Maybe we can help you find out more about your ancestor that was imprisoned on Johnson's Island or served as part of the guard. 

Follow an Artifact from the Field to the Laboratory

Hard Rubber Jewelry

Smoking Pipes

Ohio Humanities Council Speakers Bureau:  150th Civil War

A. F. Swadley Letter

Try your hand at transcribing this letter.

 

6th Annual Great Golf Escape

August 20, 2011

Check out a larger image of the plaque we now have erected at Johnson's Island.
 

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Send comments to dbush@heidelberg.edu regarding anything related to this web site.  This site is maintained by Dr. David Bush, Professor of Anthropology and Director of the Center for Historic and Military Archaeology of Heidelberg University.  Last updated 04/27/2012