The Connecticut State Museum of Natural Histor at UConn presents “Behind the Scenes Tour: Stony Creek Quarry.” The program will be lead by Stony Creek Quarry’s Darrell Petit on Saturday August 13 at 10 am.
Stony Creek granite crystallized around 360 million years ago, and the granite was first quarried in 1858. This distinctive granite makes up a great deal of New York City’s architectural history, from the pedestal of the Statue of Liberty and the walkways of 42nd and 34th Streets, to the prestigious college campus of Columbia University. It has also been integrated into the foundations of many city landmarks such as the Brooklyn Bridge and Grand Central Station. Today the valued granite is used throughout the world. Join Stony Creek Quarry’s Darrell Petit for a close up look at the famous quarry and discover how the large granite deposit formed millions of years ago, and how various quarrying methods evolved over time.
The program fee is $20, $15 for Museum members/donors. Advance registration is required. This program is for adults and children ages 8 and above. Children must be accompanied by an adult. For further information visit http://www.cac.uconn.edu/mnhcurrentcalendar.html or call 860.486.4460.
For more information, contact: Natural History Museum at 860.486.4460