Author Event with Dr. Nick Bellantoni, Former State Archaeologist in Nowashe Village
Former State Archaeologist Dr. Nick Bellantoni will be presenting his latest book, “And So the Tomb Remained: Exploring Archaeology and Forensic Science within Connecticut’s Historical Family Mausolea.” This study in Funerary Archaeology began either as “history mysteries” or as crime scene investigations.
It tells the stories of the CT State Archaeologist’s investigations into five 18th/19th century family tombs: the sepulchers of Squire Elisha Pitkin, Center Cemetery, East Hartford; Gershom Bulkeley, Ancient Burying Ground, Colchester; Samuel and Martha Huntington, Norwichtown Cemetery, Norwich; Henry Chauncey, Indian Hill Cemetery, Middletown; and Edwin D. Morgan, Cedar Hill Cemetery, Hartford.
In each case, Dr. Bellantoni assisted in identifying and restoring human skeletal remains to their original burial placements when vandalized through occult rituals, or contributed to, the identification of unrecorded burials during restoration projects.
There are additional family fun and explorer activities for the kids.
Admission to Nowashe Village always includes a multimedia self-guided tour on your personal electronic device, a look at a special Native American Artifact and stationed docents ready to answer your questions.