Have you ever experienced the feeling of delight when you discovered something that you forgot had been stored in the bottom of a chest for years? Or wondered about the history of an item that you found when you cleaned out your grandparents’ attic?
The Suffield Historical Society is about to start a treasure hunt, of sorts. There are thousands of artifacts, wrapped or stored in boxes, throughout the King House. They have been catalogued, but many have not been photographed. Many items have not been seen by anyone other than the Society’s curators. There are dozens of samplers, paintings, prints, posters, calendars, maps, and many books waiting to be discovered. We believe these items will spark interest in Suffield’s history, which is a key part of the Society’s mission.
As with most things, the more the merrier! The Society welcomes volunteers of all ages to join the treasure hunt at the King House, and we document community service credit hours for high schoolers. This would be a great parent-and-child activity. You don’t need any experience—just be careful with the items, as many are delicate. If you are interested, please contact Sara Zak on Facebook, at www.suffieldhistoricalsociety.org, or by calling 860-668-5256.
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