Who were the earliest settlers of what became known as Lancaster, and how did they live? Neolithic artifacts suggest that early peoples of this area were more sophisticated than we modern folk realize.  They knew the land well, where to find minerals or other materials, and what they were best used for. 

Lancaster's public library has housed a historical museum since 1863. One cabinet contains stone tools and objects collected in the earliest days of the museum. They are no doubt the most ancient objects from the history of Lancaster and New England we have, yet we have little information about them. There is much to know and appreciate about these items and why we have them.

Thayer Memorial Library's Chair of the Trustees, Emily Rose, will discuss her findings as she worked with the Library museum's collection of neolithic tools.