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Hidden in the Midden Public Archaeological Dig
Partake first hand in an archaeological dig!
“Hidden in the Midden” Programs at the Thankful Arnold House Museum
Thursday, September 15 at 3 pm
Sunday, September 25 at 1 pm
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The Haddam Historical Society will continue its series of programs focusing on the current archaeological dig at the Thankful Arnold House Museum. The recently discovered midden (trash deposit) was uncovered this spring on the location of the historic Arnold Family barn along Hayden Hill Road.
Participants will join team members and partake first hand in the excavation to learn basic archaeological procedures, excavating techniques and how to identify and catalog items. The programs will provide a glimpse into the rubbish of an early “middle-class” Connecticut River Valley family who occupied the property from 1794 to 1962. The dig is being led by archaeologist, Bonnie Plourde and the programs are being funded by a generous grant from CT Humanities.
Find out what's happening in The Haddams-Killingworthfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
The programs are free and open to the public. The museum is located at 14 Hayden Hill Road, Haddam, CT 06438 and ample parking is available at the Town Hall and Town Office Building behind the museum on Field Park Drive. Three more programs will follow in September. For additional information please visit www.haddamhistory.org or call 860-345-2400.
