The Mohegan Tribe of Connecticut is moving forward with plans to preserve the burial ground of Chief Sachem Uncas and his family.
The burial ground is located beneath a masonic temple. The tribe bought the temple for more than $1 million.
The tribe obtained state approval yesterday to demolish the temple for its restoration project.
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Masonic Temple is coming down
(The Norwich Bulletin 8/4)
State OKs Razing Of Masonic Temple (The New London Day 8/4)
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Tribe gets approval to demolish temple
(The Norwich Bulletin 8/3)
Connecticut tribe to restore chief's burial ground
Thursday, August 4, 2005
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