New York Militia Button

This New York Militia uniform button was recovered during an archaeological survey of Brook Farm in the 1990's. Artifacts from the survey illuminate the vast history of the property, ranging from Native American settlements, an experimental utopian community, and Civil War era Camp Andrew. This button dates to the latter and has been intentionally flattened, perhaps for use as a game piece. While no battles were fought in the Boston area during the Civil War, Union troops trained and mustered at places like Camp Andrew before heading south to fight, and many never returned. Artifact lot #102938.Scanned by Brian Schools.