After Captain Daniel Shays and his rebels fled Massachusetts in 1787 following their armed uprising to oppose new tax burdens and foreclosures on farms amid a debt crisis, they established a settlement well-hidden in the mountains of southern Vermont. Incredibly, this lost piece of American history lay unearthed until 2013.

On March 22 at 1:30 PM, join archaeologist and author Steve Butz, leader of the Shays' Settlement Project, for an on-line look at the ruins of the 18th century fortification, its artifacts from inhabitants' daily lives, and the ongoing work at the site. The Project has unearthed ruins of a fort, a mill, a tavern and living quarters, and the site is one of the most significant archaeological finds in Vermont.

Contact jane@cscvt.org for the link.

Jan 16, 2025, 11:25 AM to 12:25 PM

Jan 18, 2025, 9 AM to 1:30 PM

Jan 21, 2025, 6:30 to 8 PM