The Historical Archaeology of MassachusettsJoseph Bagley Holly HerbsterLabel: University Press of FloridaDescription: Exploring archaeological sites and materials that uncover the history of the Bay State over four centuriesMassachusetts’s rich tapestry of people places and events has long been researched by historical archaeologists. Through archaeological sites and materials that document pivotal moments as well as lesser-known parts of the state’s history this book chronicles the diverse story of the commonwealth from the seventeenth century to today.Beginning with early Indigenous-European interactions and the Pilgrim colony of Plymouth this book explores the era of slavery and its aftermath; industrialization globalism and commercialism; and key conflicts such as the Pequot War King Philip’s War the French and Indian Wars and the Revolutionary War. Drawing on perspectives from avocational academic cultural resource management and public archaeologists as well as their own 40 years of experience in Massachusetts archaeology Joseph Bagley and Holly Herbster discuss case studies that highlight the state’s Indigenous populations Black history immigrant groups and descendant communities often left out of mainstream historical narratives.Bagley and Herbster also trace the evolution of historical archaeology in the state illustrating how the shift to collaborative community-based practices has amplified voices that were once silenced or overlooked. This concise overview invites readers to explore a wealth of research in which every archaeological discovery adds depth to American history.
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