Legend has it that this rock once created a deep, booming sound, like a drum. Legend has it that Native Americans once used Drum Rock for sending messages. We do know that this was once a great gathering place for tribes converging near the Pequot Trail. The rock itself was delicately balanced on two points and could be easily moved by hand, or rocked by the wind, and with that rocking, it created the distinctive sound. At one time, the rock was the symbol of Apponaug, its image replicated for parades. Today, Drum Rock is silent, having been moved from it’s original position because it made too much noise for nearby neighbors.
