The following photo's are of specimens I recovered during the 2000 season.

Horseshoe insitu

Miscellaneous artifacts recovered from trenchworks dug by the Cavalry during the battle

I recovered this nearly complete horse skull from the area the troopers used to dispose of the dead horses killed during the battle.

Various .45 cal Springfield casings. Note smaller .44 cal Henry casings at top of specimen mount

1855 Pattern Canteen note lanyard and cork stopper.

Partial display of many different specimens from bullets, coffee pot, saddlebags and more

A nearly complete mess kit

Front view of nearly complete horse skull found at the site.

Each trooper carried a curry comb for their horses. Notice paint still on middle comb.

Coffee pot used by the troopers in the barricade during the siege

Regulation Cavalry Spur. Note leather still attached

Over 100 .44-.45 caliber bullets recovered during the 2000 season.

Remnants of Cavalry Saddlebag

Pieces of wood from the wagons. Note the condition of the paint.

Leather legget used by the troopers to hobble their horses.

Horse skull with tack that was on skull when discovered