Attention history buffs: Archaeologist conducts dig at Humphreys House in Ansonia

Connecticut State Archaeologist Brian Jones, standing, led a dig this week in the yard behind the Gen. David Humphreys House, 37 Elm St., Ansonia. 
Derby Historical Society docents and several volunteers helped Jones uncover some interesting relics.


Jones works with historical society docent Jody Bishel of Ansonia to uncover artifacts.

Everything is carefully dated and documented.

An unusual-looking two-tined fork was found ...

... as were broken pieces of porcelain.  

Special thanks to our docent daughter, Allegra, for taking the photos. 

I'm disappointed I wasn't able to witness the dig firsthand. I'm sure it was fascinating to discover artifacts buried on the property.

Jones said he would return to the Humphreys House in September, and I plan to be there when he does.