Finding and Understanding the 17th-Century John Hollister Site in South Glastonbury, Connecticut

Summary

This is an abstract from the session entitled "“Talkin’ ‘Bout a Revolution”: Identifying and Understanding Early Historic-Period House Sites" , at the 2020 annual meeting of the Society for Historical Archaeology.

The 17th-century John Hollister Site in South Glastonbury, Connecticut is arguably one of the state’s most significant because of its age, richness, and lack of subsequent disturbance. The site, which was identified through a mix of oral history, ground penetrating radar, and archaeological testing, is a large farm complex. The remains of several earthen and stone-lined cellars have been identified, including a possible long, West Country style “cross-passage” house at the farm core. The artifact assemblage includes material culture and food remains that suggest a close relationship between the site's residents and local Native American groups. Extensive work is required to determine the spatial and temporal relationships of the structures and to better understand the interactions between the Hollisters, their tenants, and their Native American neighbors.

This Resource is Part of the Following Collections

• Society for Historical Archaeology 2020   •
• “Talkin’ ‘Bout a Revolution”: Identifying and Understanding Early Historic-Period House Sites

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PaperId(s): 757