Curator's Choice: Archaeological Discoveries as a result of Tropical Storm Agnes

As Pennsylvanian’s reflect on the 50th Anniversary of the destruction ensued from Tropical Storm Agnes, the State Museum’s archaeologists have been tracking the cultural resources impacted by this event. Raging water, mud, and debris stripped the landscape and revealed archaeological evidence of previous settlements, providing information for regions not previously documented. Subsequent flood control construction projects led to the discovery of additional evidence of activities of the peoples who once lived on these lands. Learn about the impact of Agnes on our cultural resources as we highlight some of the sites discovered through this series of events.