A construction project in Virginia leads to a surprise find from the Revolutionary War.

Archaeologists in Colonial Williamsburg have unearthed what they believe to be Revolutionary War barracks in the ancient city in Virginia.

The discovery happened as officials from the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation planned to break ground for a new indoor sports complex, and Dr. Jack Gary, executive director of archeology, was brought in to investigate the site.

Gary spoke with the News about why researchers believe the discovery is linked to colonial barracks.


A rare pigeon parachute used to carry messages during WWII was discovered in an old shoebox.

“We started by getting together as much historical documentation about the area where this new facility is going to be built,” he stated.