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Alexandria, Virginia
Past
WHO built it: 1. North American Indians 2. Mills, Lee, Dulany families
WHAT it was: 1.Hunting ground 2. A house/mansion
WHEN it was used: 1. About 3500 BC 2. 1781-1842
WHERE: Shutur's Hill, Alexandria,VA
WHY: 1. Food 2. Shelter
HOW: 1. They walked 2. They built it
Present
WHO found it: Donald Robey and the Alexandria Archaeology Society.
WHAT is it: A hill on the grounds of the Masonic Temple.
WHEN:1995 to the present.
WHERE: Shuter's Hill Alexandria - now the site of the Masonic Temple.
WHY it is important: To learn more about life in the 1700s and 1800s.
HOW they found it: Studied written records and found the site using ground-penetrating radar.
Andy's experiences at Alexandria and pictures, too.
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