Secrets of Revolutionary War battlefields emerge 250 years after America's founding

This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. ©2026 FOX News Network, LLC. All rights reserved. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. Market data provided by Factset. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. Legal Statement. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by LSEG. Ahead of the nation's 250th birthday, archaeologists are digging at the site of the Battle of Bunker Hill in search of clues to a history older than the United States. Even though it's been nearly 250 years since the Continental Congress declared independence from Britain, the study of the American Revolution is far from over. For decades, archaeologists have dug at Revolutionary War battlefields across the country, yielding fascinating artifacts. From southern sites to northern battlefields, these places are still sharing secrets — and shedding new light on our country's founding. AMERICA 250 EVENTS TAKING PLACE THIS SUMMER CALLED 'ONCE-IN-A-LIFETIME' TRAVEL OPPORTUNITIES As America celebrates its 250th, below are a few Revolutionary War battlefields that are still revealing new discoveries. Archaeologists continue uncovering new evidence at Revolut