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Lecture on Hiking Ruins of Southern New England at Museum of Darien
Dr. Nicholas Bellantoni, CT State archeologist, emeritus will bring history to life on May 9th by narrating various hikes on public lands.
The Museum of Darien is delighted to host the Lecture: Hiking Ruins of Southern New England, by Dr. Nicholas Bellantoni, CT State archeologist, emeritus, on Thursday, May 9th from 7-8pm. Dr. Bellantoni will bring his passion for history and archeology to life by narrating various hikes through Revolutionary War history, stone ruins, 'castles', and areas of natural beauty on public lands open to hiking. All illustrated in his new book available at Barrett Bookstore in advance.
Dr. Nicholas F. Bellantoni serves as the emeritus state archaeologist with the Connecticut State
Museum of Natural History and is adjunct associate research professor in the Department of
Anthropology at the University of Connecticut. He received his doctorate in anthropology from
UConn in 1987 and was shortly thereafter appointed state archaeologist. His duties were many, but primarily include the preservation of archaeological sites in the state. He is a former State
Commissioner for the Commission on Culture and Tourism and sat on the State Historic
Preservation Council for over twelve years. He is a former President of the Archaeological Society
of Connecticut and the National Association of State Archeologists. His research background
includes the analysis of skeletal remains from eastern North America. He has been excavating in Connecticut for almost 40 years.
Admission to the lecture is $25 for Non-Members, $20 for Members. Register or find out more at museumofdarien.org. The Museum of Darien is located at 45 Old King’s Highway in Darien, CT. For questions, call (203) 655-9233.
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Established in 1953 as the Darien Historical Society, the Museum of Darien welcomes all ages to celebrate the town’s history and to experience and discover the crafted objects, narratives and works of art that have shaped the community of Darien. The museum tells Darien’s story, from its earliest beginnings as Middlesex Parish to the prosperous community it is today. To learn more about supporting the town’s history, visit museumofdarien.org or call 203.655.9233
