A Quarryman’s Tales & Tools

Saturday, September 28, 2024

A Quarryman’s Tales & Tools

Date & Time

Saturday, September 28, 2024

Time(s):

10:00 am to 12:00 pm

Description

When Granite was King! Babson Farm Quarrying History Tour. Over one hundred years ago, the Rockport Granite Company quarried granite stone from Halibut’s bedrock. Learn about the buildings, bridges, and breakwaters built to last. Touch tools of the trade. Find out how they moved these large, heavy stone pieces, and how they “paved” dirt streets in our Nation’s growing cities and around the world! Visit the newly renovated visitor center for the tour’s grand finale!

Special Instructions

Be sure to wear good walking shoes/boots and bottled water!

Weather Restrictions

Heavy rain cancels.

Host

Department of Conservation & Recreation (DCR) Halibut Point State Park

https://www.mass.gov/locations/halibut-point-state-park

ramona.latham@mass.gov

9785462997

Address

4 Gott Avenue, Rockport, MA 01966

4 Gott Avenue, Rockport, MA 01966

Directions

Accessibility

Accessible / Wheelchair or stroller accommodating

Dog Friendly

Hearing impairment accommodations available

Parking Available

Restrooms Available

Event Category

  • Arts & Culture
  • Early Settlement
  • History
  • Walking Tour

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