Rare Wampum Beads Found at Newfoundland Colony
- * Wampum Bead Discovery: Wampum beads dating back to around 1600 were found at Ferryland, Newfoundland.
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* Wampum Bead Discovery: Wampum beads dating back to around 1600 were found at Ferryland, Newfoundland. They likely arrived there in the 1640s or 1650s and were discarded/lost in the mid-to-late 17th century.
* Origin of the Beads: The maker of these specific beads is unknown. While wampum beads are traditionally associated with First Nations groups like the Mi’kmaq, it’s unclear if they made these particular beads.
* Colony of Avalon: This was one of the first European settlements in North America, established in 1621 as the Province of Avalon under the British Crown.
* History of the Colony: It was initially abandoned due to harsh winters and conflicts with Indigenous people, but was resettled in the 1630s and became a fishing and trading center.
* Location: The site of the Colony of Avalon is now part of the town of Ferryland, located about 30 miles (50 kilometers) south of St. John’s, Newfoundland.