Alden First Site History of the First Site Daily Life at the First Site Archaeology What? Micromorphology When? Dendrochronology Where? Geographic Information Systems See the Artifacts For Kids Activities Additional Resources See the Artifacts Click on each image to learn more about some of the artifacts recovered from the First Home and what they can tell us about the Aldens’ lives there. Ceramic Vessels This jar was likely used to hold provisions such as oil, beans, or wine. These were essential for the large Alden family, especially during harsh Massachusetts winters. The deep cellar within the First Home would have been an ideal place to store them. « ‹ of 8 › »
