2009 Archaeology in Queens County!

On December 3. 2009, archaeologist Darryl Kelman will present the findings of two archaeological digs conducted by the Mersey Heritage Society this past July.

The first took place at the West Tavern on Main Street in Liverpool. The house was constructed in the very early days of Liverpool and is mentioned many times in Perkin’s Diary as a meeting place for the Township Proprietors.

The second dig was held at Wobamkek Beach in Southwest Port Mouton to investigate a mysterious site surveyed by the Mersey Heritage Society in 2005. Archaeologists and Society members probed the soil and excavating test pits to look for atrifacts and other information that would help to date the site.

Join us to see what was found and how it adds to our understanding of these historical sites. This illustrated talk will take place at 7pm on December 3, 2009 at the former Gorham School on Payzant Street in Liverpool It is open to the public and admission is free.

For more information, please email merseyhersoc@netscape.net or call 902-354-3166 for more information.

Our Liverpool 2009 Linup of events!

Throughout 2009, the Mersey Heritage Society will present a series of events designed to explore and commemorate the 250th anniversary of the establishment of the Liverpool Township.

• April 2 (public talk): “The 1759 Liverpool Settlement in Context” with John G. Leefe, Mayor of the Region of Queens Municipality, 7:00 p.m. on April 2, 2009 at the Lions Hall on Gorham Street
• May 30 (built heritage event): Tour of 547 Main Street, Liverpool ("West Tavern"), 11am. Come and tour this lesser-known 18th century meeting place often mentioned in perkins Diary.
• July 4 (outdoor event): Archaeology at a 18th house in Liverpool (see above)
• July 11 (outdoor event): Archaeology at Wobamkek Beach
• December 3 (public talk): The Society will present findings from recent archaeological field work.

For more information, please contact the Society at merseyhersoc@netscape.net.