- Joined
- Mar 19, 2003
- Messages
- 3,313
- Reaction score
- 135
- Golden Thread
- 0
- Location
- Northern Hemisphere
- Primary Interest:
- Cache Hunting
- #1
Thread Owner
This post is a good example of how archaeologists and metal detectorists can work together to solve the mysteries of our past.
It all started in late December 2007... I was chatting with a Texas archaeologist, and he was expressing his amazement that the location of the Battle of Medina has never been located/confirmed.
I posted some rough info here: 1300 or so died in the battle; there are mass graves; and most certainly relics to be found; most likely on ranch or farm land, etc.
I decided to do a little more research on this, and asked fellow San Antonians / Texans to join me on a hunt. I would do the footwork, the research, and try to gain permission.
... well, shortly after that, I received (and reposted) this press release from Austin Community College and Dan Arellano, Author of Tejano Roots....
The “Battle of Medina” Archeological dig.
On Saturday January 26, 2008 the volunteers for this research will assemble at 8:30 A.M., at the N.West intersection of Hi 281 South at 1604 at the Shell-McDonalds station south of San Antonio. From there we will be led to a private ranch where it has been rumored that artifacts have been discovered identifying this area as the possible location of the Battle of Medina. The team will be led by Dr Andres Tijerina Ph.D. Texas History Professor at Austin Community College and Dan Arellano, Author of Tejano Roots. Amateur and Professional Historians are invited to participate in this historical event.
It is an isolated location and volunteers are asked to bring their own lunch and water. Bring your metal detectors and shovels.
The Battle of Medina was the biggest and bloodiest battle ever fought on Texas soil. Over a thousand Tejanos sacrificed their lives for freedom and democracy that to this day remain unknown and unrecognized for their ultimate sacrifice.
Dan Arellano
---------
...and TreasureNet members responded as follows....
It all started in late December 2007... I was chatting with a Texas archaeologist, and he was expressing his amazement that the location of the Battle of Medina has never been located/confirmed.
I posted some rough info here: 1300 or so died in the battle; there are mass graves; and most certainly relics to be found; most likely on ranch or farm land, etc.
I decided to do a little more research on this, and asked fellow San Antonians / Texans to join me on a hunt. I would do the footwork, the research, and try to gain permission.
... well, shortly after that, I received (and reposted) this press release from Austin Community College and Dan Arellano, Author of Tejano Roots....
The “Battle of Medina” Archeological dig.
On Saturday January 26, 2008 the volunteers for this research will assemble at 8:30 A.M., at the N.West intersection of Hi 281 South at 1604 at the Shell-McDonalds station south of San Antonio. From there we will be led to a private ranch where it has been rumored that artifacts have been discovered identifying this area as the possible location of the Battle of Medina. The team will be led by Dr Andres Tijerina Ph.D. Texas History Professor at Austin Community College and Dan Arellano, Author of Tejano Roots. Amateur and Professional Historians are invited to participate in this historical event.
It is an isolated location and volunteers are asked to bring their own lunch and water. Bring your metal detectors and shovels.
The Battle of Medina was the biggest and bloodiest battle ever fought on Texas soil. Over a thousand Tejanos sacrificed their lives for freedom and democracy that to this day remain unknown and unrecognized for their ultimate sacrifice.
Dan Arellano
---------
...and TreasureNet members responded as follows....
) I will try.... sounds like a GREAT project!
