Bronx’s Archaeology Dig Unearths in Pelham Bay

Pelham Bay dug last night with the Bronx’s Archaeology Dig, unearthing NYC’s spring past in the park. Lead Jay Patel sifted 1700s shards as 100 watched, a $10 ticket peek at history’s bones. It’s borough relics—pure BX vibe, dirt hot. A kid found a bead; a pro logged a pipe. ‘Bronx digs—this is it,’ Patel says, brushing dust. The field turned time capsule.

The dig’s new—March 22’s start, it tripled since RSVPs, packing pits by 10 a.m. Patel’s a Fordham prof; last night’s crowd hit max—trowels scraped. A latecomer nabbed a sieve; mud flecked—NYC grit glowed. Finds hit a dozen—past ruled. #BronxDig trended; Queens wants a spade.

Some griped—’Too slow,’ sniped a rusher, dodging dust. Bugs bit—repellent won; grit held. A rival’s pitching a Soundview sift, splitting shovels. Still, 150 stayed—relics reigned. Pelham Bay’s never unearthed so bold.

Patel’s teasing a lecture, maybe a museum if spring bites. ‘NYC’s roots—this finds ‘em,’ he says, boxing shards. The dig’s a Bronx win—grit meets past. It’s a history rush; join the next. Bring gloves—earth calls.