The Shakers community was most popular in the mid-1800s. The Shakers practiced pacifism, celibacy, equality of the sexes, and shared communal property. They educated their own children and farmed 3000 acres of land. The Enfield Shaker Historic District has the […]
Highlights Local Shopping Field Time 20 min. leisurely pace Difficulty Easy Getting to the Trail Head to King Arthur Flour in Norwich. Park in the parking lot at the rear of the store. If you’re looking at the store, the […]
How to Get There The bounce house is located at the Richard Black Community Center on Lebanon St. across from the co-op. At the light by the co-op veer left onto Lebanon St. by the high school. There’s a bank […]
Nathan’s Garden was created to honor Nathan Hall, who tragically passed away in a swimming accident. The Hall family wants the town to find peace and joy from the gardens and plans to donate the garden to the town for […]
If you remember the Ringling Brother’s Circus, you may remember being amazed and enthralled by the spectacle. While we may not be able to see these shows anymore, we can still see the circus. Circus Smirkus is a traveling youth […]
St. Gaudens, a National Historic Site tucked away in Cornish, memorializes the life of Augustus St. Gaudens, a famous sculptor whose works are displayed in major cities around the country. The grounds of his home have fountains, gardens, and many […]
Each year libraries around the country participate in a summer theme to encourage book reading and host activities revolving around the theme. This year’s theme is Libraries Rock. After recently moving in the fall, I was so excited to join […]
I was invited by Doug Stewart, founder and executive director of Cirque Us! to their training facility in Brattleboro, VT to get an inside look into what it’s like to prepare for a show and train. What a treat! I […]
I got to get an inside look at the training for Cirque Us!, a professional circus company based in New England, and learned what it takes to create the amazing performance I saw last year (and am excited to see […]
Tucked away in Newbury on Route 103A is The Fells, a historic estate of diplomat and statesman John Milton Hay. The Fells is known for its beautiful and extensive gardens, historic Colonial Revival home, and wooded trails. You can tour […]
