The following links are helpful for those interested in Ceremonial Stone Landscapes (Native ceremonial stone structures) in the local area. The links include a guide to identification of sites, some suggesting on how to act at a Native ceremonial stone site, and a link to the Prayers in Stone Project, a local group that specializes in Ceremonial Stone Landscapes (CSLs),
The Prayers in Stone Project focuses on preserving Native American ceremonial stonework sites in the Nashoba Valley region, including Acton, Boxborough, Harvard, and Littleton. It aims to protect these sacred sites, both pre- and post-colonial, through collaboration with local organizations like the Friends of Pine Hawk and Littleton Conservation Trust.
The project uses a guide to assess potential Ceremonial Stone Landscapes (CSLs) based on criteria developed by experts. The mission of Prayers in Stone is to educate, protect, and preserve these sacred landscapes within the historical Tribal lands of Sagamore Tahattawan’s Nashope. It emphasizes Native leadership, non-invasive stewardship, and community-based collaboration, focusing on spiritual respect for the land and its stones.
Guidelines for Visiting Native Stoneworks Sites
Assessment Criteria for Ceremonial Stone Landscapes
Native Sites Stewardship Program of the Prayers in Stone Project