Chernofski Archaeology
Unalaska, Alaska

Located on the island of Unalaska, Chernofski harbor served the United States military during World War II. In partnership with Cultural Resource Consultants LLC, AERC performed archaeological excavation, mapping, and surveying of three World War II features at the Mutton Cove FUDS property at Chernofski Harbor. The team spent the summer of 2019 on the island, reviewing the various sites and collecting tools and artifacts ranging from items used in World War II to Indigenous tools dating back centuries.

Project goals: Identify World War II historical sites and recover data through archaeological excavation, mapping, and surveying.