Devastating historic tavern fire leads to major discovery of early American artifacts

Archaeologists in Ohio are uncovering hidden pieces of early American history beneath the charred floorboards of a historic tavern.

The excavation is part of recovery efforts at the Overfield Tavern in Troy, about 20 miles north of Dayton.

In recent weeks, excavators from Ohio Valley Archaeology Inc. have been digging beneath the museum, which is the oldest building in the city…

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