Mystery Ends 1st Week of Dig at William & Anne’s c. 1664 Homestead
Did a fire once break out at William and Anne (Busby) Nickerson’s c. 1664 homestead? And if so, did the entire house burn down or just part of it? On Aug. 3 archaeologist Craig Chartier and his crew discovered pieces of melted window glass. This find and what it may suggest– a house fire– “is …
2018 Nickerson Family Association Reunion
2018 Nickerson Family Association Reunion 121st “Togethering” Weekend September 7-10, 2018 You will have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to witness the excavation of William and Anne Nickerson’s c. 1664 homestead… This year the reunion will be held during the mid-way point of the final eight-week excavation of William and Anne (Busby) Nickerson’s 1664 homestead. No …
Mail in Registration Form
Should you desire to mail your Registration Form with your check, then please download and print out the Form below: 2018 Nickerson Family Association Reunion September 7, 8, 9 & 10 RESERVATION FORM (Reservations cannot be accepted after Sept. 1, 2018) (Note: Registration only is free for children under 16. Children under 12 pay half-price …
Dig at c. 1664 Homestead Unearths 17th C Horseshoe
As well as pottery, charcoal, bones and shell, the dig today at the c. 1664 homestead of William and Anne (Busby) Nickerson unearthed a 17th century horseshoe. Archaeologist Craig Chartier confirmed that the shoe belonged to a small workhorse used for pulling a cart. Another significant find today was traces of a posthole in exactly …
Join Us TODAY for Mini-Excavation of c. 1664 Homestead
This Saturday, June 16, during Chatham History Weekend, archaeologist Craig Chartier will continue his excavation of the c. 1664 William and Anne Nickerson homestead. Chartier will summarize his finds at 2 p.m. You can also tour the c. 1839 Caleb Nickerson Homestead. Please join us at the Nickerson Family Association, Inc., 1107 Orleans Road, North …
Our Ancestors’ Fascinating Journey Part VIII with pictures
Our Ancestors’ Fascinating Journey Part VIII The Year of Our Lord 1637. Our ancestors were not staying at the Holiday Inn during their travels around the Cape. They were surviving in the elements. Our ancestors forged on against the worst the Cape Cod climate could throw at them. On this rough road self-reliance was everything. …
NFA Dig Topic of April 10 Talk at Eldredge Public Library, Chatham
Excavations initiated by the Nickerson Family Association, Inc. in 2016 resulted in the discovery of the c. 1664 homesite of William and Anne (Busby) Nickerson in September 2017. The major find so far has been the hearth of the homestead, complete with shards of broken pottery. Other discoveries suggest William ran a local blacksmith shop, and …
Our Ancestors’ Fascinating Journey Part VII
Part VII is published! Learn how our ancestors used pemmican to survive their journey around Cape Cod. AND learn how to make pemmican!
Our Ancestors’ Fascinating Journey Part VII
The Year of Our Lord 1637. Dawn broke bright and clear in Salem the next day. Everyone was joyous being in their new country. They all conversed about the days that lay ahead and the adventures they would have traveling to other areas of Cape Cod. Where to go and what to do, the opportunities …
