DID YOU KNOW: The Rockery

DID YOU KNOW that on April 26, 1822 Frederick Law Olmsted was born.  The Rockery, which he designed, was at one time called "Jumbo".  The Rockery or cairn was to be a "granite out-cropping" to help balance the view of Oakes Ames Memorial Hall as visitors approached from Main Street.

At one time there was an eighty-foot flag pole at the top.  Prior to World War II many of the stones were removed as they were considered a hazard to the motorists.  It is believed it also was a tribute to those who served in the Civil War.