Development and Rediscovery: Fort Massapeag in the 20th Century 

(1933+) 

For centuries, the land around Fort Massapeag lay dormant until the 1930s, when it was sold for the creation of the Harbor Green residential community.

• Unearthing the Past: As construction began, workers uncovered a burial site containing over 20 human skeletons. This discovery reignited local legends of a massacre and unfortunately attracted treasure hunters, leading to the looting and loss of many precious artifacts.

• A Call to Preservation: Witnessing the destruction, local preservationists and early archaeologists stepped in. Recognizing the site's immense cultural value, they fought to rescue what remained of Fort Massapeag, ensuring its history would not be lost to suburban development.