In addition to spotlighting the artifacts uncovered during the dig, this exhibit strives to inform the visitor as to some of the interesting details about the artifacts.  We’ll answer the questions, “Where was the artifact found in the house?”, “What was it used for?” or “What was its purpose?”, and “Why was it at the house?”.

Photo: Diamond, Joseph E. Ph.D. Archaeological Excavations at the Matthewis Persen House, Kingston, NY Volume 1 (2004). Print.

Learn about a 1200 BC projectile point and the second only known Bodkin in New York State. You like cannonballs?  We have them and know where they were found in the house. Explore, learn more and have some fun all at the same time!

Native American Artifact Illustrations: Ritchie, William A. A Typology and Nomenclature for New York Projectile Points. Albany: University of the State of New York, 1971. Bulletin #384. ArchivalWare. New York State Library.

Cannon Illustration: Callot, Jacques. Les Exercises Militaires, L’exercice  du canon - la preparation. 1635 Etching. Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco, de Young Museum. deyoung.famsf.org.

Bodkin Illustration: Wenceslas Hollar. Woman with a stiff patterned collar. Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons