Newfoundland Heritage Web Site

The Beothuk at Ferryland

An article about the discovery during the 1995 archaeological field season showing evidence that Ferryland had been occupied by the Beothuk.
The Conservation Laboratory at Ferryland, NL

A look at Ferryland's onsite conservation lab and the steps followed in order to properly conserve artifacts.
The Dutch Raid on Ferryland, 1673 - History - Colony of Avalon

Overview of the Dutch raid on Ferryland in 1673, which occurred after the Dutch had been defeated by the English and lost their colonies in what is now New York.
History of the Dig at Ferryland

A history of the archaeological dig at the Colony of Avalon in Ferryland, NL
Ferryland Before Calvert - Colony of Avalon Walking Tour

This text and image-based tour examines artifacts left by the Beothuk and then European fishermen who occupied the area before the Colony of Avalon was founded in 1621.
Introduction - Colony of Avalon Walking Tour

An introduction to the text and image-based walking tour of the Colony of Avalon.