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Local Archaeologists Uncover Montclair’s Past

Posted in: Archeology, Field Work

Excavating around the Van Reyper-Bond House

A team of Montclair State University students unearthed artifacts of Montclair’s past

The Field Archeology Methods class, led by Anthropology Professor Peter Siegel and Dr. Tim Renner of The Center for Heritage and Archeological Studies, excavated the area around the Van Reyper-Bond House, built in 1872, on Valley Road in Montclair.  A team of Montclair State University students has unearthed some artifacts that offer a glimpse into Montclair’s past.