The group braced the heat and toured Americas Stonehenge in Salem NH!
What is America's Stonehenge?
Built by a Native American Culture or a migrant European population? No one knows for sure. A maze of man-made chambers, walls and ceremonial meeting places, at over 4,000 years old America's Stonehenge is most likely the oldest man-made construction in the United States.
Like Stonehenge in England, America's Stonehenge was built by ancient people well versed in astronomy and stone construction. It has been determined that the site is an accurate astronomical calendar. It was, and still can be, used to determine specific solar and lunar events of the year.
Various inscriptions have been found throughout the site including Ogham, Phoenician and Iberian Punic Script. Dr. Barry Fell of Harvard University did extensive work on the inscriptions found at the site. They are detailed in his book America B.C.
The group started the tour with a brief video explaining the site then were off to explore the many areas ending at the main site. The group was very engaged and followed a map which explained the structures and their possible function.
A major question that remains unanswered is who built the structures???
After the experience we had a relaxing and refreshing lunch and lively conversations at the Old School Bar & Grill.
Pat A
