Treasure Hunting in Massachusetts

The densest colonial archaeology in the country plus Revolutionary War sites and pirate-era coastal landings.

Top Massachusetts treasure regions: Cape Cod beaches; Plymouth colonial; Berkshires colonial farmsteads; Boston Harbor islands.

Famous documented cases in Massachusetts: Captain Kidd Cape Cod caches; Whydah Galley cargo (recovered, ongoing); Colonial silver caches.

Terrain in Massachusetts: Coastal sand, glaciated farmland, and forested hills.

Best seasons for field work in Massachusetts: April–November.

Massachusetts state parks are managed by Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (undefined); check its rules before detecting in any state park.