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Tribute in the Rough: The Journey from Colorado to Vermont

It is February 1931. From the bed of the quarry in Yule, Colo., a 56-ton block of pure white marble, specially chosen for the great shrine that is to become the sarcophagus of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, is about to be raised from the depths.

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    From Maori culture to Zorbing

    ROTORUA, New Zealand — As I tumbled down the mountainside in a gigantic beach ball filled with water, feeling somewhat like I was in a washing machine, it occurred to me that there had to be a...  Published: November 6, 2009 ( 0)

    America's eternal flame

    Many stories of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier appear in the pages of the Vermont Marble Co.'s old industry newsletter, The Memory Stone.  Published: October 30, 2009 ( 0)

    Savannah offers historic squares, parks, homes

    SAVANNAH, Ga. — Savannah was founded in 1733 and was one of America's first planned cities, with a series of squares and parks that can still be enjoyed today.  Published: October 30, 2009 ( 0)
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