Preservationists work to save historic Revolutionary War witness tree
Historians are working to extend the life of a massive live oak that stood during the American Revolution 245 years ago.
A rare live oak tree that survived the American Revolution is being preserved by historians and conservationists. The massive tree, scarred from centuries of history, is struggling and requires intervention to ensure its survival. Historian Garrison Marcoux and others are documenting the tree's significance and working to extend its lifespan for future generations.
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Preservationists work to extend life of rare Revolutionary War 'witness tree'
Standing beneath the spreading branches of a massive live oak, historian Garrison Marcoux tries to imagine what this scarred, struggling tree saw 245 years ago.