Musket balls found near famed Revolutionary War bridge tied to ‘Shot Heard Round the World’
Archaeologists have discovered a handful of musket balls near a famous Revolutionary War bridge in Massachusetts, likely fired by colonial militia during the skirmish that later inspired the legendary phrase “the shot that heard the world.” The five bullets, ranging in size from a pea to the size of a marble, have survived being buried […]
Archaeologists Discover 250-Year-Old Musket Balls From Battle Which Launched American Revolution
Archaeologists in Massachusetts have discovered a 250-year-old musket ball dating back to the American Revolutionary War era, Fox News reported Thursday. Archaeologists at Minuteman National Historical Park in Concord, Massachusetts, have found five musket balls believed to have been fired by colonial militiamen at British forces during the pivotal Battle of Concord on April 19, […]
Archaeologists uncover 250-year-old musket balls tied to American Revolution
Archaeologists working at Minute Man National Historical Park in Concord, Massachusetts, have unearthed a piece of American history linked to “the shot that echoed around the world.” Jarrad Foose, a Minuteman park ranger and historic weapons expert, confirmed to Fox News Digital that five musket shells were found that are believed to have been fired […]