Courtney Hofman, University of Maryland, PHD candidate and Smithsonian Intern (from left); Dr. Robert Fleisher, DNA specialist and Head of the Smithsonian Center for Evolution and Genetic Studies; Harry Tanner; George O’Neil; Dr. Tom Jorstat, Geologist and Head of the Smithsonian American History Museum; James Kennedy and Ron Rennick are on hand as DNA is extracted from the ancient tusk found at the Old Vero Man site. Photo: Submitted.
Observing history
