The Unseen Labor of New England's Stone Walls As I drove through Vermont's rolling hills, my wife pointed out our own stone fence under repair. Weathered to a silvery gray, it seemed almost permanent.
This fascination with New England's stone walls had been ingrained in me for years as an editor writing about them, interviewing experts, and contributing to their preservation.
Like many in New England, the region's stone walls have become an integral part of its identity – a testament to generations past who valued hard work and ingenuity.