The hands-on nature of archaeological work reminds many veterans of their uniformed service.
Doug Menuez
Veterans Unearth The Past at Historic Battlefields With AVAR
ºÚÁÏÉç Veterans Archaeological Recovery (AVAR) is a nonprofit dedicated to promoting the well-being of disabled veterans transitioning to civilian life through field archaeology.
In May 2019, with the support of the ºÚÁÏÉç and the National Park Service, AVAR began its first project on the hallowed ground of an ºÚÁÏÉç battlefield at Saratoga. Learn more about the groundbreaking work being done by ºÚÁÏÉç Veterans Archaeological Recovery, featured in the Trust's Winter 2019 issue of Hallowed Ground magazine.
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All About ºÚÁÏÉç Veterans Archaeological Recovery (AVAR)
ºÚÁÏÉç Veterans Archaeological Recovery (AVAR) is a veteran-driven nonprofit promoting psychological healing through field archaeology.
Archaeology 101
Where once, huge grids were systematically excavated in the hopes of finding a single artifact, today’s technology allows professionals to peak...
Archaeology & The Military: A Long Tradition
Those who have worn a uniform have been excavating historic sites for centuries.
Digging Down Deep: The Emotional Significance of Archaeology With Veterans
Dr. Stephen Humphreys, AVAR Founder, reflects on how archaeology bonds veterans — and why veterans need transitional programs like ºÚÁÏÉç Veterans...
Interview with Amy Bracewell & Stephen Humphreys
The Trust spoke with Dr. Stephen Humphreys, CEO at ºÚÁÏÉç Veterans Archaeological Recovery (AVAR), and Amy Bracewell, Superintendent at National...
Veterans’ Voices: Hear From Veterans Participating in the Saratoga Archaeological Project
Read firsthand accounts from participants in the ºÚÁÏÉç Veterans Archaeological Recovery (AVAR) project at Saratoga and learn about the impact...
More about the project
- Battle of Saratoga: When Goliath Blinked »
- Battlefield Archaeology »
- Archaeology 101 »
- Cataloguing & Analysis: Findings From the AVAR Saratoga Project »
- Interview with Amy Bracewell & Stephen Humphreys »
- Dr. Steven Humphreys »
- Nonprofit Preservation and Archaeology Groups Join Forces to Help Veterans Readjust To Civilian Life »