On the Road: Rock of Ages

Rock of Ages

We had the opportunity this spring to visit Rock of Ages in Graniteville, Vermont, to see geology in our own backyard!  While at the quarry, we watched a video of the history of granite quarrying in Vermont as well as the improvements over time in the granite carving/polishing processes.  We were taken on a guided tour of the quarry where we had the opportunity to ask questions and relate it back to our learning in geology.  We also had an opportunity to try out granite sandblasting to create our own keepsake AND saw granite workers in action in the factory.

Thanks to our chaperones for helping to make this trip possible.