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With a desire to establish a community in the New World free from religious persecution, a group of English Puritans, led by Reverend Henry Whitfield, journeyed across the Atlantic and settled in what is now the town of Guilford, CT. Located in the heart of this new settlement was the Whitfield family home. Built in 1639, with massive stone walls, a steeply pitched roof, and casement windows, the Whitfield home served as a defensive stronghold for the community, shielding the colonists from New World dangers.
The Whitfield House was named a State Archaeological Preserve in 2006. Michael McBride, curator at the Connecticut Commission on Culture and Tourism╒s Henry Whitfield State Museum, led the archaeological team that investigated the property. He will give participants an in-depth look at the archaeological work that took place at the house, including a tour of the dig sites and a look at the artifacts uncovered.
Advance registration required: $15, $10 per Museum member.
All ages are welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Presented by the Connecticut State Museum of Natural History and Connecticut Archaeology Center, part of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at UConn. 860.486.4460 and http://www.mnh.uconn.edu/
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