Mansfield's Wandering Boulders: Geology Meets Folklore

In Mansfield, Connecticut, massive granite boulders aren't just lawn ornaments—they're community anchors, wedding venues, and the subject of a century-old mystery. This episode explores why this town has four times the glacial erratics of neighboring areas, from the unique pink-feldspar Mansfield Granite to the Willimantic River valley's glacial debris chute. We trace the science behind the "Wandering Stone" (which actually moves 3 inches per year), the 50-year tradition of the Mansfield Rock Fair, and the legal battle that saved Hannah's Rock from demolition. Discover how geology shapes identity—and why some things are too heavy to move, in every sense.