Native American Stone Structures Near RBL

Stone structure in Fahnestock State Park behind Oak Ridge 

Please join us for an evening of learning about stone structures, believed to be of Native American origin, in the woods surrounding Roaring Brook Lake. The presentation will be followed by wine and cheese with your neighbors. The following day, there will be a hike to see some of these stone structures.

On Friday, Oct. 4th at 7pm, independent researcher Rob Buchanan will present a historical and pictorial overview of Native American stone structures in the Lower Hudson Valley, including stone structures and ceremonial landscapes in the watershed surrounding our lake. Buchanan is a longtime member and current treasurer of the New England Antiquities Research Association. A resident of Mohegan Lake, he’s been hiking in Fahnestock and other woods in the Northeast for decades.

On Oct. 5th at 9:30am (with Sunday, Oct. 6th as the rain date), Buchanan will lead a hike of moderate difficulty for about two and a half hours to see examples of stone structures in the woods behind Oak Ridge.  

This event is being offered by The Fund for Roaring Brook Lake, the nonprofit focused on protecting and improving our lake and watershed. There is no charge for attendance, though donations made through our website would be appreciated. To register for this event, please send an email to FundforRBL@gmail.com indicating whether you would like to attend the evening presentation, the hike, or both. Capacity will be capped at 35 for the evening presentation and 15 for the hike. To stay more closely involved with The Fund for RBL, please consider subscribing.