The hidden key

the long version

In the story, two cousins, Megan and Kendall, spend the summer with their grandparents in Accomac and purchase a box at a local auction that turns out to hold many secrets to the past. As these children hunt for clues to family trees and learn about life nearly 200 years ago from old letters and a diary, they unravel mysteries that add to their summer adventure. They are assisted by the curator of Kerr Place in their search. Items in the actual furniture exhibit appear in this fictional story.