Mines and Mysteries: Exploring a Connecticut Copper Mine

Mines and Mysteries: Exploring a Connecticut Copper Mine

In this episode we explore the Tallman Mine, a copper mine worked in the years just prior to the Revolutionary War. The mine was located only 10 miles north of the New Haven mint (built in 1785) and was said to have supplied some copper for America’s first circulating coin: the Fugio Penny. As we explore the tunnels we gain an insight into how copper was mined in the late 18th century.

21 Comments

  1. Chris Rubeo on August 9, 2022 at 3:25 pm

    Also, I asked a few questions on your 1760 house video. Thanks for any info you can provide – I’m involved with a 1732 house in Greenburgh, NY

  2. Niquita Lashon on August 9, 2022 at 3:30 pm

    Penny stakes are growing high new found worth the reason why

  3. Raymond Parsons on August 9, 2022 at 3:39 pm

    Ever been to the old nickle mine in torrington? I’ve always wanted to go my parents went when they were kids grew up in the neghibor hood

  4. Chris Rubeo on August 9, 2022 at 3:44 pm

    Fascinating place, and HOW did you manage to get LIDAR?

  5. Niquita Lashon on August 9, 2022 at 3:51 pm

    Holes of a feather we study the weather

  6. Niquita Lashon on August 9, 2022 at 3:52 pm

    Gruesome as such it smells just as rough what we inhale we have no idea monoxide possible and that’s what we fear new monitors reveal this is

  7. Silas Akron on August 9, 2022 at 3:53 pm

    I sometimes find the associated human history of a mine more compelling than the underground itself, and that’s coming from somebody who’s had the subterranean fever for more than 25 years.

  8. Alexander Horter on August 9, 2022 at 3:58 pm

    Is this cave open to the public??

  9. Cherubino on August 9, 2022 at 3:59 pm

    great video.
    how did they know there’s ore underground ?

  10. 577 Jersey Customs Adventures on August 9, 2022 at 4:02 pm

    This video is very well done.
    Those flooded winzes a are so amazing!!!

  11. Mike Winings on August 9, 2022 at 4:02 pm

    Absolutely great documentary about colonial copper mining,thank you!

  12. Neal Brogan on August 9, 2022 at 4:07 pm

    Awesome video

  13. RICH DISCOVERIES on August 9, 2022 at 4:07 pm

    Jesus, how have I not known about this..
    I’m from here, I spend two out of five lunch breaks a week up on West Rock. I sit at the lake, I sit at the ridge, I climb the rocks at judges cave, I’ve never even heard about any of this, and I grew up here.
    Someone in my comments had mentioned it and recommended this video and I’m glad he did. This is absolutely amazing.
    What an amazing job you’ve done with the filming, the editing, the history and narrating. Thank you for your time and effort on this one

  14. cropduster on August 9, 2022 at 4:07 pm

    I lived in Hamden my whole life and never heard of these mines. Do you have the coordinates?

  15. leo baker on August 9, 2022 at 4:09 pm

    Amazing how he did this mine.

  16. HighViewProductions on August 9, 2022 at 4:13 pm

    Great video! I love the production and the story it tells! Keep up the great work 🎥

  17. Jennie OhK on August 9, 2022 at 4:14 pm

    Wow, you have a really fantastic channel! I can’t keep away from old mines and caves … spelunking, geology and archeology are things I’ve loved since childhood.
    This is extremely well written and presented! Can’t wait to binge!

  18. Niquita Lashon on August 9, 2022 at 4:14 pm

    Teacher to cavern city to canal electricity glows where are worms now

  19. Marc Andreotto on August 9, 2022 at 4:15 pm

    I’m upset that it took me so long to check out this video, the LIDAR overlay was the best!

  20. Barry Clarke on August 9, 2022 at 4:16 pm

    👍

  21. Niquita Lashon on August 9, 2022 at 4:23 pm

    Sweat a little longer

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