Stories a-plenty. Upcoming archaeological digs in Connecticut to why this information sheds light on our human condition today. Geological time, information shared. Carving in slate, how different types of stone weather time and air contaminants. The Pope Mammoth. Collections in storage. How construction on roads and/or for bridges can reveal much about the past and add to knowledge.

Bonnie Beatrice, Friends of State Archaeologist Connecticut (FOSA – CT).

A lion's head seen (under the display table) and the story of ferocious weather to deliver this handsome re-creation safely back to its home in Georgia, as told by Randall R. Nelson, Nelson Architectural Restoration of Willington, Connecticut. A vehicle accident had demolished a winged lion fountain in Savannah, Georgia.

From a book of his works, the terra cotta winged lion fountain of Savannah, Georgia. Pages include Newport, Rhode Island and works in progress.

From Newport, Rhode Island restorations to carousels, Hartford.

A portion of the work of Adam Paul Hiller Studio of Norkfolk, Connecticut.

Organized in 1995, the Connecticut Gravestone Network’s (CGN) purpose is “to educate the public on the importance of old graveyards and cemeteries in our history. It also promotes an appreciation for gravestone carving respected for the valuable art form that it is. CGN was conceived through an effort of the Association for Gravestone Studies members and concerned individuals who wanted to bring to Connecticut an opportunity to unify and support those who are working to preserve a historical resource. CGN members are encouraged to provide the organization with information about ongoing projects including preservation, recording, photographing, carver identification research, vandalism and any other cemetery related issues or news.”

Tools used in the process.

CGN founder and executive director Ruth Brown, has more than 30 years advocating to preserve and protect. Awards in recognition of her pioneering work include CT Governor's Award, CT Tourism, Associiation for Gravestone Studies and more. Her tour/talks include on site at Hartford Ancient Burying Ground and around the state reveal human stories, connections to the world.

Map and book about Windsor on the Connecticut River.

For news and events, also see Friends of the Office of State Archaeology Connecticut (FOSA) site.

(Now wouldn't it be something to be able to overlay an augmented holographic experience to a tour on site. Tell details of history and carvers. If done with integrity to what is seen but that connects over time and space to events, telling stories would also add context as in when visitors to a place are led by a knowledgeable person/historian.)

— Chris Brunson