New Milford and state to honor Native American chief by restoring monument at Lover’s Leap
By Kaitlin Keane, Staff Writer
Sep 15, 2025
NEW MILFORD (CT) – More than two centuries have passed since the monument honoring Native American Chief Waramaug at his burial site in Lovers Leap State Park was dismantled.
“He was a rock star, he really was,” Julie Stuart, executive director of the Bridgewater Land Trust, said at the recent Town Council meeting. “People have cheered at the idea of putting something back to honor his history there..."
I do know that the Sachem Waramaug/Waraumaug/Warramaug/Raumaug probably did not wear a "Plain's Headdress," as shown in the image.
I don't know who has been consulted about this rebuilding of a Stone Prayer from the Native Community, along with all the great number of things I don't know much about.…
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