The principal residence of Avalon, where Calvert and his family lived during the winter of 1628-29 and in which the Kirkes established their residence in 1638, has long been the object of archaeologists working at Ferryland.

Letter to John Kirke, from Charles Hill, dated September 12, 1661, and dealing with planters, houses, stores, cod, and fisheries

A look at Ferryland's onsite conservation lab and the steps followed in order to properly conserve artifacts.

Letter to George Calvert to Daniel Powell, dated July 28, 1622

Overview of the presence of the Kirkes in Newfoundland, including the granting of the island and the legal battles between the Kirkes and the Calverts.

Letter to Sir George Calvert (later Lord Baltimore) from Edward Winne, dated August 26, 1621.

Letter to Sir George Calvert (later Lord Baltimore), from Edward Winne, dated August 28, 1621, and dealing with planters, gardens, and women.

Letter to George Calvert from Edward Wynne, dated August 17, 1622.

Letter to George Calvert from Edward Wynne, July 28, 1622, dealing with planters, house, stores, gardens, fortifications, forests, and lumber.

A history of the archaeological dig at the Colony of Avalon in Ferryland, NL

An Account of Fishing and Sack Ships in Ferryland and Caplin Bay

An Account of the Inhabitants in Ferryland and Caplin Bay, 1682

Letter to W. P. from Nicholas Hoskins, dated August 18, 1622, and dealing with planters, wildlife, forest, weather, food, gardens, and health.

Overview of the beginnings of the colony of Avalon, established by Sir George Calvert, the first Lord Baltimore.

Archaeologists, who thought that the 'prettie streete' would be little more than a dirt track meandering through the settlement, were surprised in 1994 to find the first traces of a cobblestone pavement near the western edge of the original settlement.

Extract from a letter to John Winthrop, Jr. from Rev. Richard Blinman, dated August 22, 1659, and dealing with religion, the Puritan Church, cod, fisheries, ships, and servants.

In late 16th century England, there was a growing interest in planting colonies in North America, including Newfoundland.