Ceremonial Stoneworks: Presented by Mark Starr

Date: Sunday, November 3, 2024Time: 4:30-5:30 PMLocation: Parish House, First Congregational Church of Stonington (903 Pequot Trail, Stonington, CT 06378I)

Light refreshments to follow.

Join us for a captivating presentation by Markham Starr, a documentary photographer dedicated to preserving the disappearing working cultures of New England. Mark is the author of a dozen books that provide glimpses into the lives of commercial fishermen, farmers, cannery workers, and the historic barns of Connecticut. His work has been featured in national magazines and is part of the permanent collection at the Library of Congress and various museums throughout New England.

On November 3, 2024, Mark will delve into his research on Native American ceremonial stoneworks still visible in our surrounding woods. Many have seen these intriguing structures without understanding their historical significance and the meanings they held for Native Americans.

Learn more about these ancient spiritual offerings and their enduring presence on the landscape.

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/52799179-ceremonial-stonework

Cost: Free

Host or Publisher First Congregational Church of Stonington