April 12, 2012

Looking for Newtowne Chapel

Scott Lawrence
At the April 12 meeting Scott Lawrence told the known history of the 17th century Jesuit Chapel and highlighted the search for its location in the St. Francis Xavier Cemetery.  He showed some of the artifacts - both historic and Native American - that had been found this year.  The work was done by Scott,  Jim Gibbs, and a number of volunteers (including a few from CCASM).  And as often happens, on the last day, they found evidence of a building that may have burned.

Scott will let us know if he receives funding for additional work, and CCASM members will be welcome to participate.

One of Scott's activities is doing historic cemetery restoration, documentation, and research through his company Grave Concerns.



Attendance: 17

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