Meredith Mystery Stone In-Person
Meredith Public Library's In Search Of...NH's Unexplained series continues with a presentation about one of history's mysteries so close to home that it takes place right here in Meredith!
Also known as The Lake Winnipesaukee Mystery Stone and the New Hampshire Mystery Stone, the egg-shaped stone was found during a simple dig for a fencepost in Meredith in 1872. It has several carvings including an ear of corn, a face, a teepee, and other designs. It is what is called an “out of place artifact” because it is made of materials not otherwise found in New Hampshire and there is no known explanation of how it came to be located here.
Tom Witham, an officer of the Meredith Historical Society, and Chris Leland, Assistant Director here at the library, will give a presentation on what is known about the stone, theories to explain its origin, and detail how the library got involved to create a 3D replica of the stone.
