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Winter Archaeology: New Discoveries and Collaborations Illuminate Historical Narratives

Introduction During the winter, outdoor walking tours face challenges due to weather conditions. Despite canceling several tours, historical research at the Wilkes Street Cemetery Complex has continued. A team of […]

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Major Samuel Cooper: a Boston Tea Party Participant and Revolutionary War Hero

Buried in Alexandria’s Christ Church Cemetery is Major Samuel Cooper. He lived from June 13, 1757, to August 19, 1840. When he was 16 years old, he participated in the […]

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