Follow-Up Hike to Ceremonial Stoneworks with Mark Starr

Join us for an enlightening hike led by documentary photographer Markham Starr, who is dedicated to capturing 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, and cannery workers, among others. His work has been featured in national magazines and is part of the permanent collection at the Library of Congress and museums throughout New England.

On November 9, 2024, Mark will guide an extended walk through the woods, showcasing the ceremonial stonework left by the indigenous peoples who occupied New England for 12,000 years. You'll learn about nearly two dozen distinct types of structures, from cairns to stone serpent effigies, that these Native Americans built as spiritual offerings. While such stonework is widely recognized in the West and South, New England’s stone structures remain largely obscure, having blended back into the forests.

Discover these fascinating remnants of history with us on this unique journey.

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

Cost: Free

Host or Publisher First Congregational Church of Stonington