US Secretary of State John Milton Hay (pictured below) acquired seven tracts of farmlands to assemble his summer home on Lake Sunapee. Today, several historic cellar holes remain from the 19th century family farms which predated establishment of The Fells. The Fells Historic Estate & Gardens is one of New England’s finest examples of an early 20th-century summer estate. Come and discover 83.5 conserved acres of beauty and tranquility. During this 2.5-mile hike, Forest Society naturalist Dave Anderson shares some of the acquisition history; local family names; and NH agricultural census farm production statistics for the hill farms of Sunset Hill. Includes some off-trail exploring. Members$5, nonmembers $10. Advance registration required. To register, call 603-763-4789 x3. Meet at The Fells Gatehouse. Co-sponsored by the Society for the Protection of NH Forests. (Rain or shine unless you receive an early morning call or email from staff.)
