the Calverts were the founding family of Maryland.  Avalon is an integral part
of Maryland history.  You can find several references to the colony of Avalon
in the rare book archives of the McKeldin Library at the University of
Maryland-College Park.  Much of the sources are available on line through the
UMCP web site.

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> Subject: Colony of Avalon, NFLD
> Date: Mon, 30 Aug 1999 15:42:04 -0400 (EDT)
> From: cunningr <[log in to unmask]>
> Reply-To: [log in to unmask]
> To: Multiple recipients of list <[log in to unmask]>
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> Recently, I noted a passing reference to evidence unearthed by the Colony
> of Avalon Archaeology Project (Ferryland, NFLD) concerning trade between
> Newfoundland and Colonial Virginia.  (The NFLD Colony was established in
> 1621 by Sir George Calvert.)  Are any VA-HIST List Members aware of the
> specific nature this NFLD-VA connection?  Could you point me toward any
> references of which you are aware that could provide additional
> information?  Many thanks in advance for your kind suggestions.
>
> Regards,
>
> R.D. Cunningham