Presentation - The Archeology on our Trails by Dr. Nicholas Bellantoni - DINNER & SOCIAL with the AMC
The local Fairfield County Group of the AMC (Appalachian Mountain Club) has arranged a slide presentation by Dr. Nicholas Bellantoni. We will provide pizza & salad and beverages, and potluck appetizers & dessert.
All archaeological ruins in Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island have a cultural tale to tell. The ruins included in this presentation are associated with well-known hiking trails in Western CT and the Berkshires.
This presentation will also refer to a new book published by FalconGuides in April 2024, Hiking Ruins of Southern New England: A Guide to 40 Sites in Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island by Nick Bellantoni and Barbara Ann Kipfer.
Dr. Nicholas F. Bellantoni serves as the emeritus state archaeologist with the Connecticut State Museum of Natural History at the University of Connecticut. He received his doctorate in anthropology from UConn in 1987 and was shortly thereafter appointed state archaeologist. His duties primarily included the preservation of archaeological sites in the state. He serves as an Adjunct Associate Research Professor in the Department of Anthropology at UConn and resides as a former president of the Archaeological Society of Connecticut and President of the National Association of State Archaeologists. His research background includes forensic archaeology and faunal analysis from eastern North America. Nick is the author of several books written for the general public including: "The Long Journeys Home: The Repatriation of Henry Opukaha 'ia and Albert Afraid of Hawk", "And So The Tomb Remained: Exploring Archaeology and Forensic Science Within Connecticut's Historical Family Mausolea", "Archaeology Without Digging: Connecticut History Uncovered By Ground-Penetrating Radar", and most recently, "Hiking Ruins of Southern New England A Guide to 40 Sites in Connecticut, Massachusetts and Rhode Island".
Appetizers 6:15pm, Dinner 6:45 and desserts 7:15pm
Presentation 7:30pm
Bring an Appetizer or a Dessert to share, if you can
$15 (or less if you’re an AMC member), pay cash at the door.
It’s at St Thomas Church, 95 Greenwood Ave, Bethel CT 06801. Park on Greenwood Ave or in Caraluzzi’s (food store) Parking Lot opposite the church.
If you plan to go, please REGISTER on the AMC site at: https://activities.outdoors.org/s/oc-activity/a5UUN000000ZFxo/act00000471
REGISTER by using the link above (then click on the green “REGISTER NOW” button of that listing) at least a couple of days BEFORE the event for planning purposes for shopping & ordering ENOUGH pizza ( we hate it if there isn't enough! ). Registering is optional, but is helpful:
- to us planning numbers for catering purposes,
- let's you message the leader, if you any have questions,
- let's us email you directly before the event.