ICYMI: 2nd Dig At Huntington's Peter Crippen House Recommended

HALESITE, NY — After an archaeologist recommended an expanded study of the Peter Crippen House, a site significant to the Town of Huntington's African American history, the town and the 1653 Foundation launched a crowdfunding campaign, the town stated in a news release.

A donor who preferred to remain anonymous offered a $10,000 match to help cover the costs of an archeological study of the house. The donor would match donations made before Oct. 31.

Based on findings from the Phase I archaeological study at the Peter Crippen House, Dr. Allison McGovern recommended an expanded dig, or Phase II study, to uncover historical artifacts from the site. The dig would cost roughly $30,000, according to the town.

The town currently has a donation of $5,000 from Empire Auto Group to cover part of the cost, but it needs $25,000 to move the project forward.

Those who wish to donate to the Peter Crippen House archeological dig project can do so here.

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