The Cook Memorial Library will host a talk by Paul King, “Abenaki Archaeoastronomic Site Hiding in Plain Sight in Ossipee,” on Wednesday, September 16 at 6:30 p.m. This program is free and open to the public.
Archaeoastronomy is the study of past astronomical practices, often evidenced by structures created by humans to align with celestial objects. These types of structures are found worldwide. Stonehenge is a well-known archaeoastronomic site. Examples in the United States include Bighorn Medicine Wheel in Wyoming and Cahokia in Illinois.
At this program, local surveyor and history buff Paul King will present his theory that there is a site of archaeoastronomical significance in Ossipee. King will describe how his observations in the field, as well as research of historical, geological, astronomical, and archeological resources, support his theory.