Explore how archaeology sheds new light on the contributions and experiences of Black and Indigenous communities at historic Sylvester Manor on Shelter Island over the past four hundred years. Supported by funding from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, graduate students from the University of Massachusetts Boston will share how archaeological discoveries help us better understand how people of African, European, and Native descent interacted, adapted, and transformed the world around them—creating a complex and interconnected history that still shapes our lives today. Join us to learn how the soil beneath our feet inspires a deeper understanding of our collective history.
