Dig's Dug

Yesterday I nipped to Magnolia Plantation, where an archaeological dig is underway near a cluster of slave cabins.

The erstwhile diggers have found a brass candlestick, intact bottles, pieces of Colonoware ceramics and lots of other fascinating bits and pieces spanning the past couple of centuries.

My guide was archaeological assistant D.J. Tucker (pictured), who specializes in African American history. His boss Craig Hadley was an historical advisor and actor in the Liberty movie and organized the event recorded in the Siege of Charleston documentary.

D.J.'s dog, Riley, likes to supervise the digging. Riley specializes in rolling around in every bit of horse flop he comes across.