250 20 4985 https://www.worthingtonhistoricalsociety.org/omeka-3.1.1/files/original/d3ddfbb17de7f9f368a48e7911591db7.jpg d931743fb2b7cf23187194766552d153 https://www.worthingtonhistoricalsociety.org/omeka-3.1.1/files/original/d84ce2eb0040df59f9df1837d18d7ab1.jpg 97f5943addcb5205188f06ad47d330a5 https://www.worthingtonhistoricalsociety.org/omeka-3.1.1/files/original/d429432cd93ee6f24519d6cce9c15bff.jpg b51dda40375d93ed6aa83b491443384b https://www.worthingtonhistoricalsociety.org/omeka-3.1.1/files/original/fd1ae908cf16eaa91a91d69e07b5ade8.jpg cb55a7e0daa543fb07c8a0af2c5d6139 https://www.worthingtonhistoricalsociety.org/omeka-3.1.1/files/original/0df32f89ebcc453bd456eb3bc8148d4e.jpg c57d089d4024051c92df1e693bd052dc Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 2026-008 Title A name given to the resource Early coins and other metal artifacts Subject The topic of the resource Historic Artifact Description An account of the resource Included are a 1764 Spanish silver Real (the year Plantation #3, now Worthington, was offered for sale), a Massachusetts coin issued in 1787, an early silver thimble, and a cufflink from the Civil War. These were found by Peter Donatelli of West Chesterfield metal detectorist, working on properties on West Street and along Rte. 112. Type The nature or genre of the resource Still Image Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource scans of items Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Peter Donatelli Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource various, 18th and 19th century Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Peter Donatelli Date Available Date (often a range) that the resource became or will become available. 2026-05-20 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. digital archive Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. Electronic Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Worthington - Worthington Center Mediator An entity that mediates access to the resource and for whom the resource is intended or useful. 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Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 2026-009 Title A name given to the resource Croatal (jingle) sleigh bells Subject The topic of the resource Historic Artifact Description An account of the resource Three metal croatal bells unearthed by Peter Donatelli of West Chesterfield on properties on West Street and along Rte 112. Croatal bells, unlike clapper bells, used stones or metal shot to create a rattle-like effect. Dennis Picard, local historian says: "They have a loose ball on the inside that causes them to ring. Likely made in East Hampton Ct as 80+% of sleighbells were made there. The upper right image is an early piece. You can see either the size number or initial of the maker" Type The nature or genre of the resource Still Image Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource scan of artifacts Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Peter Donatelli Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource unknown Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Peter Donatelli Date Available Date (often a range) that the resource became or will become available. 2026-05-20 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. digital archive Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. Electronic Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Worthington - other unspecified Mediator An entity that mediates access to the resource and for whom the resource is intended or useful. In an educational context, a mediator might be a parent, teacher, teaching assistant, or care-giver. db https://www.worthingtonhistoricalsociety.org/omeka-3.1.1/files/original/1f60d57585411a3b81ddadcc880a536e.jpg 27c816eea9047c06c999bebe67bc3831 https://www.worthingtonhistoricalsociety.org/omeka-3.1.1/files/original/65fd09e1443fcd6ad7bf3b678e67ceb5.jpg 02089c91b7b740a3cf656791b62f5756 https://www.worthingtonhistoricalsociety.org/omeka-3.1.1/files/original/a8714ef500b16691989ddc10fa881e9e.jpg 28af814c643ddc59e6ca6fd488d75ee3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 2026-010 Title A name given to the resource Conestoga bells Subject The topic of the resource Historic Artifact Description An account of the resource Three Conestoga bells unearthed by Peter Donatelli on properties on Sam Hill Road and West Street in Worthington Center. The larger bell is 3" wide at the base and 2 1/2" tall. The smaller bells are both 1 1/2" wide at the base and 1 1/4" tall. The type of metal for the two shiny bells is believed to be Tombac. The third bell may be a bronze alloy. These bells likely were hung from the necks of horses to signal their presence. Type The nature or genre of the resource Still Image Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource photographs of the objects Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Peter Donatelli Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2026-05-22 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Diane Brenner Date Available Date (often a range) that the resource became or will become available. 2026-05-28 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. digital archive Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. Electronic Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Worthington - Worthington Center Mediator An entity that mediates access to the resource and for whom the resource is intended or useful. In an educational context, a mediator might be a parent, teacher, teaching assistant, or care-giver. db https://www.worthingtonhistoricalsociety.org/omeka-3.1.1/files/original/095bd6bceec1ff5fb1b614a1b9ac24b4.jpg 78466dbf9d220226df1b275fa65bfe77 https://www.worthingtonhistoricalsociety.org/omeka-3.1.1/files/original/ade9a93aa208e637a1de3b2cf7069e0b.jpg 8674ec7098f19e3cde01f0be911a1e24 https://www.worthingtonhistoricalsociety.org/omeka-3.1.1/files/original/4f8e4227c9763ef1429b28a941d3b482.jpg 6f6bb0797fa8fc24a8fca834f062911a Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 2026-011 Title A name given to the resource early 20th century Sears brand pocket watch found near the Town Offices Subject The topic of the resource Historic Artifact Description An account of the resource Sears Roebuck "Edgemere" brand pocket watch unearthed by Peter Donatelli of West Chesterfield (using a metal detector) in the field adjacent to the Town offices, formerly owned previously by Ralph Moran. Type The nature or genre of the resource Still Image Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource scans showing pocket watch Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Sears Roebuck Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource ca. 1901 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Peter Donatelli Date Available Date (often a range) that the resource became or will become available. 2026-06-02 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. digital archive Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. Electronic Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Worthington - Worthington Center Mediator An entity that mediates access to the resource and for whom the resource is intended or useful. In an educational context, a mediator might be a parent, teacher, teaching assistant, or care-giver. db https://www.worthingtonhistoricalsociety.org/omeka-3.1.1/files/original/4b9aac9b9400629f466f87f8947c7fe6.jpg a88028c5aa80680999ff723ef629c93e https://www.worthingtonhistoricalsociety.org/omeka-3.1.1/files/original/fb894a3694497aa62669af4a62cda672.jpg 91e50d43f6073bdc6b6069a1c1ee897c Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 2026-012 Title A name given to the resource 1837 "Hard Times" token Subject The topic of the resource Historic Artifact Description An account of the resource An 1837 “Hard Times” token unearthed on West Street by Peter Donatelli of West Chesterfield. During the 1830s, second-term President Andrew Jackson, in an effort to help stabilize a wildly unstable economic environment, tried to manipulate the value of currency through complicated machinations involving interference with the central bank. He and his Treasury Secretary, issued a “Specie Circular” in July of 1837 requiring all public land sales (and there was massive expansion into the west at that time involving large and small scale land sales) to be conducted using gold or silver coins (otherwise known as “specie”). According to Wikipedia [slightly modified by me]: “. . . the circular . . . set into motion a panic, and the public began hoarding specie. . .and soon, as banks and businesses failed, a depression ensued.” Jackson’s vice president, Martin Van Buren, was elected to replace him, and his administration, began with the Panic of 1837, and a period known as the “Hard Times.” “Hard Times Tokens were privately minted copper coins that served as unofficial currency in the U.S. between 1833 and 1844. The 1837 tokens were created during the Panic of 1837. They feature political satire, protest slogans, and merchant advertisements due to the shortage of legal tender.” The slow-moving turtle on the front carries carried a safe marked “SOB Treasury” on it’s back framed by the scoffing words “Executive Experiment” The jackass on the back is a symbol of stupid stubbornness with the words indicating that the new boss is the same as the old boss. BTW, this is the first association of the donkey with the Democratic Party. Type The nature or genre of the resource Still Image Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource scans of the coin Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource unknown Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1837 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Peter Donatelli Date Available Date (often a range) that the resource became or will become available. 2026-06-02 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. digital archive Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. 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