Connecticut Resources - Archaeology
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Archaeological Sites

The Eli Whitney Armory
Although Eli Whitney did not, unfortunately, invent the concept of interchangeable parts, he was still a force to be reckoned with in Connecticut of the 18th century. An archaeological report from Yale.

The New Haven Burying Ground
Not illustrated, but an interesting description, complete with tombstone inscriptions, of the late 18th century Grove Street Cemetery in Connecticut.

Research Programs

Connecticut Historical Society
Includes several very interesting historical online exhibits.

Office of Connecticut State Archaeology
Assists government agencies and municipalities in developing preservation policies. The State Archaeologist also provides educational resources for teachers and students regarding Connecticut's archaeological heritage.

University of Connecticut Storrs
MA, PhD. Paleoecology, geoarchaeology, lithic artifact analysis, human osteology, settlement pattern analysis, technological change, prehistory.

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