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When Granite Was King! Babson Farm Quarrying History Guided Tour
Date and Time
Saturday Aug 5, 2023
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM EDT
Location
Halibut Point State Park
4 Gott Avenue
Rockport, MA
Meet in the Parking area
Ages 8 & up
Fees/Admission
Free to the public
Parking $5 for Massachusetts plates
$20 for out of state plates
Website
Description
Over one hundred years ago, the Rockport Granite Company quarried granite stone here. 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! Heavy rain cancels.
