A 41-acre hillside above the Connecticut River near the French King Highway, believed to be the site of the Pocumtuck village of Wissatinnewag and a burial ground. The Friends of Wissatinnewag bought the land in 2001 to stop it being developed, and the Nolumbeka Project took ownership in 2013. You visit on a guided tour or at a scheduled event, not on your own.
Worth knowing
- The land was formerly a sandpit (the Mackin sandpit) that had been targeted for commercial development, including a Walmart, before the Friends of Wissatinnewag purchased it for $780,000 in 2001 and secured a conservation restriction.
Common questions
Are there trails at Wissatinnewag?
Yes.
Is there an entry fee at Wissatinnewag?
No, entry is free.
What rules should I know at Wissatinnewag?
Site holds Native American burial grounds; visitors are asked to treat the land with respect and stay on marked paths during tours.