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"In truth, Plymouth Colony has an ongoing story that is worth recounting in
all its colorful detail, enlivened and expanded by contemporary archaeology, cultural research, and living history."
-James Deetz The Times of Their Lives
Although Plymouth Colony was not the first English colony in the New World, it retains
the distinction, justifiably or not, of being considered "America's Hometown" and "the birthplace of American Democracy".
Unfortunately while Plymouth Colony maintains a rich and valuable Native American and Colonial history, the archaeology of
the former Plymouth Colony has never been utilized to the degree that we feel it can be. Various institutions maintain collections
excavated beginning in the 1850s, that for a variety of reasons (time, financial constraints, lack of staff) have gone unanalyzed
and unpublished for decades.
What we at PARP hope to do is to help to bring about a change in this situation by synthesizing as much of this information
about Plymouth Colony and make it available to school teachers, avocational and professional archaeologists, historians and
anyone with an interest in this historically rich area.
"Archaeology
is the search for facts, not truth."
-Indiana Jones The Last Crusade
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The Plantation at Wessagussett- Weston's settlers at Weymouth
This is a new research project begun by PARP. Wessagussett was Massachusett's second colony after Plymouth. Unfortunately
for them it did not work out so well. Found out more here:
ARCHAEOLOGY BAGS!!!!
They are finally here, Young Archaeologist Bags. Check them out here!
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DUXBURY MEETINGHOUSE ARCHAEOLOGY
In October 2008 the Duxbury Rural and Historical Society (http://www.duxburyhistory.org/) and the Massachusetts Archaeological Professionals conducted an archaeological
investigation at the suspected site of the Second Meeting House in the town. Review our progress here at our blog
The dig was conducted from October 6-18, 2008.
Learn more about the dig at
Visit the Duxbury Meeting House Dig website to view
the slide show presentation, FAQs, directions to the site, and all the background research we have conducted for this project
Click below
NOW available FREE from the National Parks Service...The Carns Site Report!
"In November 1990, the Archeology Branch of the Cultural Resources Center (CRC), National Park Service (NPS) was contacted
to assess an eroding feature at Coast Guard Beach within the Cape Cod National Seashore. The feature was determined to be
undisturbed and of Native origin. Additional exploratory excavation was recommended and revealed a deeply buried ground surface
and the likelihood of additional significant deposits. Over the next 16 months, 5 episodes of fieldwork were conducted on
portions of the Carns site exposing more than 300 square meters of site area."
NEW!!!
Archaeology Slide Shows
Check out our Archaeology Blog- We plan to use this blog to help explain the stages of an archaeological investigation by means of a continually updated
discussion of an archaeological investigation we are planning in Marshfield, MA.
Join in with your comments and ideas as we begin the SEARCH FOR EDWARD WINSLOW'S HOUSE!
To learn more about MAP's collaboration
with NEARA on the Acton Stone Chamber click here
Parting Ways: A Freed African Community in Plymouth
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