Recent Archaeology in Milford

May 28 - 29, 2021  - The Milford Preservation Trust invites you to attend an Open House at the John Downs House, also known as the  "Minuteman House" on Friday and Saturday. 

Times:

Friday, May 28, 2021 from 5:00 - 7:00 PM
Saturday, May 29, 2021 from 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Location:

139 North Street
Milford, CT 06460
(Please park in the rear)

Artifacts such as a complete clay pipe, an Hibernian halfpenny b(first half 18th Century), a musketball will all be on display found at the "dig" behind the House done in the summer 2020; as well as artifacts from an ancient Native village with a lithic axe which dates from 4000-6000 years of age. Many other artifacts of colonial and native Milford sites will be on display.

Meet Awashonks of the Sakonnet people who will greet people to the exhibit.

A $5.00 donation is suggested to restore the House to the year 1775.


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