A little story from the past. The Abenaki would often come to fish on the Connecticut river in the winter, and make camp in the fields of several farmers in bellows falls. Those in the town welcomed them and enjoyed their exchanges. Eventually the old chief that the townspeople had become accustomed to seeing became ill, and, fearing that he might soon die, the town called a meeting. They decided that it was only fitting to build the old man a house so that if he did die, at least he would be warm and comfortable. Unfortunately they didn't complete the house in time, but the people held a funeral for him which was attended by many townspeople and Abenaki people.