Hidden Treasures-Archaeology
Six generations of the Davidson family have lived at Rural Hill  since circa 1760. One can only imagine what treasures they and others left behind.

As time and resources allow, the Catawba Valley Scottish Society staff at Rural Hill will work with archaeologists to uncover the stories yet to be told about this historic farm.

Numerous artifacts have already begun to surface on their own through heavy rains and washed out areas. The staff is diligent in recovering these items, cleaning them, tagging and photographing them so that they may be preserved and one day be placed on display for visitors to see and learn about the history of Rural Hill and its inhabitants.

ARCHAEOLOGICAL RESOURCE PROTECTION
The OSA protects endangered archaeological sites on private or public lands through enforcement of the North Carolina Archaeological Resources Protection Act (G.S. 70, article 2), the Unmarked Human Burial and Human Skeletal Remains Protection Act (G.S. 70, article 3), the North Carolina Archaeological Record Program (G.S. 70, article 4), and the "Abandoned Shipwreck Law" (G.S. 121, article 3).

The OSA works closely with private citizens, local governmental bodies and law enforcement officials, and state agencies like the N.C. Department of Transportation, Commission of Indian Affairs and the Division of State Parks and Recreation. Protection of archaeological sites by easements and tax incentives is actively encouraged by the OSA, as are cooperative efforts through the federally sponsored Certified Local Governments program.

Summary of Federal and State Statutes Affecting Archaeological Resources in North Carolina - North Carolina Archaeology

Please Note:

·        Metal Detectors and Digging are prohibited on all property of Rural Hill and surrounding wildlife and historic properties.

·        Anyone caught digging on site will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.