March 30th WCAX.
An archaeological dig last summer near Lake Champlain's shoreline has uncovered evidence of an American winter encampment. It was led by Timothy Abel on the former property of Plattsburgh AFB unearthed military artifacts including buttons bearing the number 15, indicating the U.S. Army;s 15th Regiment.
That unit spent the winter of 1812-1813 encamped at what was then known as Pike's Cantonment, after its commander, Zebulon Pike, who later became famous for western exploration. The camp's exact location has been debated for decades and more excavation is planned for this summer.
Nearby, American land and naval forces defeated the British at the Battle of Plattsburgh.
Uncovering the War. --Brock-Perry
2012 marks the 200th anniversary of America's "Forgotten War," the War of 1812 that took place over three years, 1812 to 1815.
Battle of New Orleans.
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