Guided tours being conducted at Scripture Rocks Park
Visitors can enjoy an interpretive guided walking tour through Scripture Rocks Park this summer and learn the story of Douglas Stahlman, a troubled man with a powerful message.
The 1.5-mile gravelcovered pathways wind through more than 60 boulders carved with religious verses by Douglas Stahlman in the early 1900s. The guided tour includes the story of Douglas Stahlman and his years of conducting public worship services, along with residing on Altar Rock, where he began penning his Dedicated Rocks Book.
The tour also loops through the Port Barnett Rockshelter, a controlled archaeology dig conducted by North Fork Chapter 29 Excavation Project. Findings provided evidence of visitors at least 5,300 years ago.
A guided hike will be conducted on the last Sunday of every month at 1 p.m.: May 29, June 26, July 31, Aug. 28 and Sept. 25. This event is free. Donations are appreciated. Visitors are asked not to bring pets, as they can be distracting to other pets.
Visit the Jefferson County History Center’s website for news on upcoming events: https:// jchconline.org/events. You can also follow the history center on Facebook and Instagram.