From the April 28th Virginia Gazette "Jamestown looks at Civil War digs" by Steve Vaughan.
Archaeological work is planned this summer at a Civil War-era fort and bomb shelter at historic Jamestowne. Work will also be done at what is believed to have been barracks. This in commemoration of the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Williamsburg in May.
Fort Pochahontas was one of five fortifications built on the island during the war. It was built by Captain William Allen's troops and slaves in April of 1861. At times, as many as 1,200 Confederates were stationed here before it was evacuated in May 1862.
The fort was supposed to protect Richmond from Union movements up the James River. Artifacts have been recovered from the site and a collapsed 12-by-18-foot bomb shelter was also located. The fort and earthworks were first uncovered in 2004.
A Historical Fort At a Historical Site. --Old Secesh
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