The excavations were accompanied by tours, lectures, open houses, classroom visits, hands-on opportunities, field schools, and teacher workshops. Ceramic plate found in situ. This whiteware plate was made in England and was probably imported through a Milwaukee firm. Foundation corner uncovered during 1996 excavations. Red brick from the school building is visible in the profile of this test unit, view to the west.
Careful note taking and mapping are essential during excavation.
Ceramic bowl sherds. Today's President of Hamline University turning over the first trowel full of soil at the groundbreaking ceremony. Glass decanter stopper. Ceramic pipe bowl and stem recovered during excavation. Ceramic plate sherds.