Tag: Yard Dig

  • Nation & World

    Uncovering history, via shovel

    A freshman peers into the dawn of Harvard, as he works on the Indian College excavation site.

    4 minutes
  • Nation & World

    From marsh to Yard

    Students digging in Harvard Yard uncovered a major feature in the final days before the site had to be filled: a stone-lined trench that likely began the conversion of the marshy area to the high and dry land of today.

    3 minutes
  • Nation & World

    Digging the rain

    A ceremony under soggy skies on Sept. 8 kicked off the semester’s exploration of the archaeology of Harvard Yard. The event included speeches from University officials, and Native Americans from the Harvard community and the region.

    2 minutes
  • Nation & World

    Digging Veritas 2009 – The Find

    While digging up the Old Yard, Harvard students may have turned a corner in rediscovering the 17th century Indian College.

    1 minute
  • Nation & World

    Deep into Harvard’s roots

    Fall 2009 archaeology dig in Harvard Yard kicked off with a ceremony involving regional Native American leaders.

    3 minutes