And So the Tomb Remained: Archaeology and Forensic Science in Connecticut's Historical Family Mausolea

Stone and brick tombs were repositories for the physical remains of many of Connecticut's wealthiest families. This presentations is based on the new book "And So the Tomb Remains...", telling of the former state archaeologist's investigations into five 18/19th century sepulchers while delving into family histories and genealogies, as well as archaeological and forensic science that helped identify the entombed.

Presenter: Nicholas F. Bellantoni, PhD Emeritus Connecticut State Archaeologist