Rock Identification Day

On June 19th, join us for Rock Identification Day.

Mineral/Rock/Crystal Identification Day: Join Nancy Najarian & Friends, Al Peret, Bob Reynolds, and Paula Morris from the Lapidary & Mineral Society of CT (LMSCC) as they identify museum-goers’ rock and mineral finds. LMSCC (aka Meriden Mineral Club) is a non-profit group dedicated to the promotion, study, and encouragement of interest in rocks, minerals, gems, fossils, meteorites, and lapidary arts through monthly meetings, lectures, discussions, field trips, and educational events. We are a member organization of the Eastern Federation of Mineralogical & Lapidary Societies (EFMLS), and the American Federation of Mineralogical Societies (AFMS). Membership is open to anyone with an interest in the above topics.

A retired Physician Assistant, Nancy Najarian, is an active member of several CT-based mineral clubs. She has studied both geology and mineralogy and does stone Artifact museum work at The Institute of American Indian Studies in Washington, CT. Nancy participates in outreach/education through community and library based programs.

Artifact Display Case: CT Rocks! This week we will feature an assortment of projectile (stem) points found in South Windsor Meadows, hammer stones, a basalt mortar and pestle, and steatite bowl.  A variety of rock types in stone tool development will be displayed.

Admission to Nowashe Village always includes a multimedia self-guided tour on your personal electronic device, a look at a special Native American artifact in our Archaeology Display Case and stationed docents ready to answer your questions.