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Greene's Lost Campsite
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Ninety Six National Historic Site

Archeologists search for 1781 Patriot camp in February 2004

Date:  February 7, 2004

From February 6-9, 2004, Archeologists from the Southeast Archeological Center (SEAC) in Florida and several volunteers from a North Carolina metal detecting club tried all weekend to find General Green’s 1781 campsite. Nothing was found, but several sites were ruled out. Greene’s campsite remains illusive.
British soldier at Stockade Fort  

Did You Know?
Only 20% of musket balls fired during battle did any damage. The British Bayonet was considered the deadliest weapon of its time. It did so much damage soldiers were most likely to bleed to death. the 1781 Battle for Star Fort was one of the fiercest bayonet fights of the war.

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