Description
Book SynopsisUsing archaeological finds to tell the story of the growth of Philadelphia in microcosm
Trade Review"This small book is full of fascinating history as told through the artifacts discovered in the archaeological dig on the site of the Museum of the American Revolution in Philadelphia in 2014.... With color photos, clear storytelling, and a bit of imagination (there are a couple of vignettes written from the imaginary perspective of the person represented by the artifacts), [Yamin] unfolds the stories of early residents of the area."--
Maine Antiques Digest"Philadelphia's rich archaeological heritage has benefited from urban archaeologist Rebecca Yamin's passion for telling the stories of the colonists in one of America's earliest cities.... This beautifully illustrated publication is an example of how archaeology can enrich the interpretation of the past and heighten interest in community." — Pennsylvania Heritage“Rebecca Yamin weaves a fascinating story of an evolving American urban community from the forgotten fragments of a quarter city block that survived under a 20th-century building. The engaging narrative of Archaeology at the Site of the Museum of the American Revolution
serves as a call to action to include archeological investigation and reporting within the planning process of all American cities.
”—Dr. Pamela J. Cressey, City Archaeologist, Alexandria VA, 1977-2012
