Johnson's Island Civil War Prison

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Welcome to the Johnson's Island Civil War Military Prison web site. We hope that you will explore the historic and archaeological work we have done as well as the educational programming and historic preservation efforts which are ongoing. Run your mouse over the images to travel through the web site or use the lines around the edge. Be sure to check out the AIA Interactive Dig site,the updated Field Specimens, and CWT Park Day.

	April 2, 2011 was the CWT Park Day and a day to celebrate our burning of the mortgage. Catch the pictures here.	The Experiential Learning Program is in its 13th year. Check out all the classes and discoveries here.
Just Published by the University Press of Florida. See the Sutler Shop for information on purchasing this new publication
	Link to the Ohio Historical Societies Sesquicentennial Web Site: See the latest calendar of events and activities.	2011 Archaeological Field School at the Johnson’s Island Prison Site, Center for Historic and Military Archaeology, Heidelberg University Details here
	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 10/24/2011

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