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Rutgers Stadium dig uncovers artifacts from past
The Associated Press
PISCATAWAY, N.J. - Excavation at the Rutgers Stadium expansion in Piscataway has uncovered remains of a tavern from the 1700s and a possible clam bake.
Thousands of artifacts include wine bottles, cutlery and ceramics from the Raritan Landing settlement. There are even clam shells on a bed of ash that may have been part of a clam bake.
Raritan Landing was a port community established in the early 1700s.
Near the south end zone, archeologists have found remains of the Rising Sun Tavern.
Rutgers says that section will be transformed into a plaza and will have a historical marker that should be ready by the time the stadium is finished in 2009.
Funds from the stadium-expansion budget will cover the approximately $200,000 cost for the excavation work.
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The Associated Press
PISCATAWAY, N.J. - Excavation at the Rutgers Stadium expansion in Piscataway has uncovered remains of a tavern from the 1700s and a possible clam bake.
Thousands of artifacts include wine bottles, cutlery and ceramics from the Raritan Landing settlement. There are even clam shells on a bed of ash that may have been part of a clam bake.
Raritan Landing was a port community established in the early 1700s.
Near the south end zone, archeologists have found remains of the Rising Sun Tavern.
Rutgers says that section will be transformed into a plaza and will have a historical marker that should be ready by the time the stadium is finished in 2009.
Funds from the stadium-expansion budget will cover the approximately $200,000 cost for the excavation work.
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