Virtual Lecture:
Wed. Oct. 28 | 6pm
Dr. Nicholas F. Bellantoni will discuss his latest book about his experiences as Connecticut State Archaeologist emeritus. He is summoned often to investigate human burials due to economic development projects, natural disasters, suspected crime scenes, and by request from families. In each instance, archaeological excavations uncovered a few surprises, including the burial of a suspected vampire and more. Dr. Bellantoni has been excavating in Connecticut for almost 40 years and continues to teach in the Department of Anthropology at the University of Connecticut.
Register OnlineGravestone Cleaning & Learning
Saturday, September 19 | 10am – 12pm
Saturday, October 3 | 12pm – 2pm
Free! Please register online.
Learn about the history of the Ancient Burying Ground, gravestone art and iconography, and how to conduct basic cleaning of colonial gravestones. Mini-tours and a Cleaning Introduction will be held on the hour; 10am & 11am or 12pm and 1pm. If you can only dedicate one hour, that’s okay!
Training and supplies provided, participants are welcome to bring additional supplies listed on the registration page.
Co-sponsored with the Daughters of the American Revolution, Ruth Wyllys Chapter.
CT Freedom Trail Tour
Saturday, September 19 | 12pm | Free
Discover the stories from people of African descent who are most likely buried in the Ancient Burying Ground. Find out about the Black Governor tradition, Black Sheriff Neptune, and more. The ABG is on the CT Freedom Trail.
Register HereMeet the Stonecarver
Saturday, October 3 | 10am – 11:15am
“America 250 Trail” Tour | 11:30am – 12pm
Members: Free; Non-Members: $10
Artist and sculptor Randall Nelson, dressed in colonial attire, will discuss the art, design, and materials of stonecarvers. Find out about the types of stones represented in the ABG and the quarries that supplied the materials. Nelson has created numerous replications of gravestones in the Ancient Burying Ground. The program will follow with an America 250 Trail Tour.
Register HerePortraits of the Patriots: Virtual Lecture
Thursday, November 12 | 6pm
Members: Free; Non-Members: $10
Trumbull and Five Fellow Patriots From Connecticut in the American Revolution fills an important gap in existing literature of the American Revolution, revealing the many contributions of patriot officers who helped General George Washington and his Continental Army win the war and establish a new nation. This book is the first of two volumes, centered on John Trumbull, his artistically-talented sister, Faith, and four fellow officers from Connecticut in the American Revolution through the end of 1778.
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