THE HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF GLASTONBURY PRESENT ANNUAL ARCHAEOLOGY DAY

When it Comes to History, One Person’s Trash is Another’s Treasure 

Valuable historical information can be gathered by exploring the swill (or rubbish as we call it today) of our founding colonial ancestors.  On Friday, July 18th from 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m., the Historical Society of Glastonbury invites all persons of the ages twelve and up, to join University of Connecticut ’s Dr. Nick Bellantoni & Friends of the Office of the Connecticut State Archaeologist at an authentic archaeological dig. Thousands of years ago, Native Americans spent their summers camped along the “ Great River ” (or the Connecticut River as we know it) fishing, farming, and gathering wild fruits. We will work in South Glastonbury near the Connecticut River at the site of one of these former Native American summer camps.  As a guest archaeologist you’ll work with and learn from renowned Connecticut State Archaeologist Dr. Nick Bellantoni.  This may be one of your last chances to dig in Glastonbury with Dr. Bellantoni as he is retiring from his position as State Archaeologist.  You’ll work with him and his team as they demonstrate the basic techniques for identifying and preparing a dig site, conducting an actual dig, sifting through your finds and examining and cataloging your finds.  Artifacts you may come across could include remnants of meat they ate, implements they made and used, items received in trade from European settlers… just to name a few items.  This is not staged.  The items you may (or may not) find will be authentic artifacts from the people who lived in the home throughout the years.Space is limited and reservations are required.  Students are $10, others $15.  Bring snacks and a lunch and be sure to wear closed shoes.Phone 860-633-6890 for reservations and visit www.hsgct.org for more information.