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| Excavations at the prison hospital latrine and a photograph of the Johnson's Island prison taken in 1862 |
| Photos courtesy David Bush |
| For more on Johnson's Island and information on helping protect the site, please visit www.johnsonsisland.com. |
| by David Bush | ||||
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Unlocking a Civil War Prison In 1999, we published David Bush's account of a Civil War prison on Johnson's Island in Ohio ("Doing Time" July/August), followed by our online exclusive featuring stories, photographs, and diaries provided by descendants of prisoners ("Tales From A Civil War Prison"). Our collaboration has continued ever since. In addition to our Interactive Dig, check here for interviews, online features, and a video tour of Johnson's Island. ARCHAEOLOGY joined Bush and his crew in 2002 as they headed into the field to excavate barracks that once housed Confederate POWs. We returned to Johnson's Island in 2006, 2007, and 2008 to follow investigations of the prison hospital, where work continues in 2009. Field Reports Interviews with David Bush Meet the Crew Information on School Programs Letters & Diary Notes Mystery Objects
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