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Connecticut tribe to restore chief's burial ground


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)