Seven Rivers Unbound: A Wild and Scenic Journey Through the Wood-Pawcatuck Watershed

How the Shunock River Powered North Stonington, CT with Vilma Gregoropoulos

Casey Merkle and Hugh Markey Season 1 Episode 8

Listen in as Vilma Gregoropoulos, landscape expert and historian with the North Stonington Historical Society, guides us through the story of water power, industry, and mill town life. Together, we explore how the Shunock River and its tributaries powered the mills that built North Stonington. Throughout the episode, Vilma weaves in local lore, bringing the past to life through rich detail and expert insight.

This podcast is brought to you by the Wood-Pawcatuck Wild and Scenic Rivers Stewardship Council, and is hosted by Casey Merkle and Hugh Markey.

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