Wawashkamo Metal Artifact Reconnaissance by
Historic Archaeological Research Team


These are a few photos of HAR crew members recovering 19th century military artifacts during the survey of the 1814 battle remains on the Wawashkamo Golf Course on Mackinac Island. Click on thumbnail for larger image.

(photography by Marty Uhl)


Images left to right: Wawashkamo sign, clubhouse, view from below of the British defensive position.

Metal detection technicians Danny Bolton at left and Randy Hall on right with excavation depth of small arms round being measured in center.

Supervisor Ernie Humberger (left), excavated musketball(center), Ray Mcmanis shows a recovered coat button (right).

Left to right: Rich Green (left), Rich displays a rifle ball (center), technician, Dave Boyd (right).