Hewitt Gem Mine

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Location: 202 Turkey Hill Rd., Haddam, CT 06424

Join us for an exciting day of mineral collecting at the Hewitt Gem Mine in Haddam, CT! This privately-owned fee dig site is well-known for its rich pegmatite deposits and wide variety of collectible minerals. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced rockhound, this trip offers a fantastic opportunity to uncover beautiful specimens and enjoy a fun day outdoors.

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Collecting Site

Hewitt Gem Mine
202 Turkey Hill Rd, Haddam, CT 06424
(Look for the roadside sign marked “HEWITT”)

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Date & Time

• Date: Sunday, November 2

• Meet-Up Time: 8:40 AM SHARP

• Trip Start: Briefing begins no later than 8:45 AM

• Digging Hours: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

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What You’ll Find

The Hewitt Gem Mine is a classic Connecticut pegmatite locality producing a variety of minerals, including:

• Beryl (including aquamarine)

• Tourmaline

• Garnets

• Quartz

• Feldspar

• Mica

• And more!

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Fees

• Dig Fee: $30 per person (all-day dig)

• With Power Tools/Drills: $40 per person

• Kids 10 & under: FREE

• Lunch: Cooked meal available for $10 per person (please bring a separate $10 bill)

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Attendance

• Limited to 35 participants MAX

• Groups preferred at 2–3 people per team

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Lunch

A cooked lunch will be provided for a modest $10 per person. Please bring a separate $10 bill for this meal.

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What to Bring

• Plenty of water

• Rock hammer, chisels, sledges, pry bars, shovel, rock pick

• Buckets, newspaper, backpack

• Optional: jackhammer or rock saw (if using, bring proper gear)

• Food and drinks for the day (if not purchasing lunch)

• Bug spray, sunscreen

Dress Code: Long pants required (no shorts).

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Safety Requirements

• Hard Hat: Not required, but suggested if using equipment such as jackhammers or saws.

• Mandatory Gear: Safety glasses, sturdy footwear, gloves.

• Waiver: All attendees must sign a Hold Harmless Agreement and attendance sheet before digging.

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Why Join This Trip?

• Collect high-quality pegmatite minerals from a historic Connecticut site.

• Great for families — kids 10 & under dig for free.

• Affordable adventure with optional cooked lunch available on-site.

• Supportive new owners continue to allow club access to this unique locality.

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Don’t miss out on this Hewitt Gem Mine dig in Haddam, CT! Spots are limited to 35 people, so secure your spot early and get ready for a full day of mineral collecting and fun.

Event URL: https://www.mindat.org/loc-23091.html

Fee: 30 $ p/p, 40 $ p/p if you bring generator / power equipment / tools (10 and under free)

Safety Information: Hard Hat NOT Required. Proper safety gear is required on ALL trips. (Glasses, sturdy footwear, Gloves) Hardhat SUGGESTED if planning to use EQUIPMENT (jackhammer/saws). Attendees will be required to sign Hold Harmless Agreement / Attendance Sheet prior to the trip.

Tools: WATER, rock hammer, chisels, sledges, pry bars, shovel, buckets, newspaper, FOOD + DRINK, backpack, (if desired – Jackhammer / Saw)

Max Number of Attendees: 35