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'Just dumbfounded:' Gold and Silver Coins Discovered Buried in Vermont Park
- Gardener Kelly Wakefield discovered a buried stash of silver and gold coins, antiques, and a Civil War-era bullet in Taylor Park, St. Albans.
- The hidden treasure relates to a Civil War-era event in 1864 when Confederate forces crossed from Canada to launch an attack on St. Albans, and the stash had been buried just beneath the surface of the park for several months.
- While tending to plants in a frequently visited park, Wakefield uncovered the treasure, quickly making headlines throughout the St. Albans community.
- Wakefield said the treasure is now in a safe-deposit box and called the discovery a “fun thing,” while the author Michael Cloherty O’Connell noted other New England treasures remain undiscovered.
- St. Albans’ local leader expressed gratitude for the spotlight on the city and hopes the increased focus will motivate families to explore its history and downtown area during the summer.
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'Just dumbfounded:' Gold and silver coins discovered buried in Vermont park | News Channel 3-12
By Jack Thurston Click here for updates on this story SAINT ALBANS CITY, Vermont (WPTZ) — The discovery of a buried treasure, which included valuable old coins and antiques, is the talk of downtown St. Albans. “I was just dumbfounded, really,” said gardener Kelly Wakefield, who discovered the treasure while taking care of the plantings in Taylor Park in St. Albans. Wakefield had been reading the book “Lady Liberty’s Treasure Hunt,” which mak…
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The discovery of a buried treasure, which included valuable old coins and antiques, is the talk of downtown St. Albans. "I was just dumbfounded, really," said gardener Kelly Wakefield, who discovered the treasure while taking care of the plantings in Taylor Park in St. Albans. Wakefield had been reading the book "Lady Liberty's Treasure Hunt," which makes learning about history fun. It provides clues about real treasure chests hidden throughout …
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