Stacey L. Ferguson
On August 16th, 1780 in Camden, South Carolina, the Continental Army suffered a crushing defeat under General Cornwallis. What could the rank-and-file soldier tell us about the battle? Learn about our nation’s first veterans through the eyes of archaeologists, anthropologists…and one lucky history nerd. Find out how the small town of Camden honored these brave men and laid them to rest.
[Recorded on August 12, 2023]