The Putnam RIVER MILLS River Mill Heritage

MONOHANSETT MILL 23 A 1,000’-long canal formerly ran parallel along the east bank of the Quinebaug River before taking a & River Trails wide bend to rejoin the river. At this bend - on this site - in 1868, Thomas Harris of Providence built a 4- story, mansard-roofed brick mill, about 200’ x 55’ with Celebrating 150 Years central stair tower. Pairs of round-headed windows set in flat dormers light the attic. On the three lower floors the windows have projecting segmental-arch lintels and brick sills. In l872, the Monohansett Manufacturing Co. moved in and ran 280 looms and employed 175 people in the production of 2.75 million yards of cotton sheetings and shirtings annually. The canal has since been paved over.

36 CARGILL FALLS MILL 76 On this site, Benjamin Cargill operated a grist mill H 79 originally built in 1730, adding a distillery and other West Pomfret, CT shops in 1760. The Pomfret Manufacturing Company 44 later built the Pomfret Cotton Mills to produce textile  38 South North products in 1807; it is the oldest such site in the nation. The 4-story squared stone mill west of the detached East hip-roofed office building is the oldest standing factory 36 building (c. 1823) in the valley. A stone mill was added Quinebaug River in the mid-1840s with 3-stories; the original gable roof St. Pomfret 25 35 Woodstock, CT has been flattened and the cupola removed. In 1850, & Sturbridge, MA these mills contained 4,260 spindles and 105 looms P 34 171 worked by 60 males and 45 females. A 3-story brick  mill was added in 1856 and the office building and 53 71 3-story mansard-roofed brick mill in 1869. Church St. 85 39 82 37 55 MORSE MILL 42 54 Constructed by Stonemason Lafayette Waters in 1846, P Bridge St. 40 32 this 4 1/2-story mill has a gable roof and central stair 23 Kennedy Dr. 41 70 Providence St. tower. Granite slabs frame the freight openings in the 22 P 5 P Bundy St. 86 tower with granite used for lintels, sills and quoins. At Canal St. 68 80 81 62 3 its north end, a large 2-story wing is attached with a P 18 7 69 P brick third story added later. The 360 horsepower dam 2 4 42

Pomfret St. Pomfret 57 48 across the Quinebaug River was constructed in 1861 Canal St. 17 Main St. 8 59 9 Massicotte Circle 60 and shared with the Rhodes and Nightingale mills 19 33 across the river. In l870, the Morse Mill employed 52 P 43 20 10 1 Kennedy Dr. men, 44 women, and 29 children to run 9,046 spindles Riverfront Commons 21 16 Livery St. 72 Main St. and 274 looms in the manufacture of cotton sheet- Harris St. 11 50 ings. By 1889, Owner George M. Morse headed a new 14 61 84 52 64 firm that controlled the mills on both sides of the river. 79 P 24 St. Front 46 45 Frame mill houses dating back to 1850 still stand along 26 Union Sq. 15 P 66 Recommended Activities 27 13 47 Church and Morse Streets. The house to the left was 87 originally a store owned by the mill. 12 75 395 28 51 RHODES MILL 45 Prohibited Activities 56  South Main St. 88 This is the site of the first mill built on what was called Exit 95: 31 74 North To Worcester and Boston the middle water privilege in Putnam. Cotton entrepre- South to Casinos, Norwich, 63 73 P New London & Mystic 49 29 neurs, anxious to expand, purchased the water rights 30 83 and built a masonry dam and mill in 1830. It burned River Trail 44 67 down in 1841 and was replaced with the present struc- River Mills Heritage Trail  65 58 44 Providence, RI 77 ture, a 3 1/2-story brick mill, with clerestory window Providence St. line at the topmost floor, stone sills and lintels, and a projecting hoist tower centered on an end wall. G. C. 78 Nightingale and C. Allen bought the Rhodes Mill in 1850 to augment the Nightingale Mill next door. A frame wing, since demolished, connected the mills. Putnam River Trail This approximately 2-mile biking and walking trail begins at Arch Street and winds its way north along the eastern shore of the NIGHTINGALE MILL 46 BELDING MILL 44 MORSE MANSION 79 T h i s 3 1 / 2 - s t o ry m i l l h a s a g abl e ro o f, s t o n e wa l l s, c e n - O ri gi n a l l y k n ow n a s t h e Pow h a t t a n M i l l , t h i s 1 8 7 2 b ri c k 4 - s t o ry m i l l h a s s eg m e n t a l - T h i s c i rc a 1 8 6 8 2 1 / 2 - s t o ry b ri c k V i c t o ri a n I t a l i a n a t e v i l l a - s t y l e h o m e wa s Quinebaug River. The trail runs adjacent to Kennedy Drive for about 2 miles before terminating at Providence Street. The path of the tr a l h o i s t t owe r, a n d s i l l s, l i n t e l s a n d q u o i n s o f gr a n i t e. A a rc h w i n d ow s w i t h b ri c k s i l l a n d m a n s a rd ro o f w i t h ro u n d - h e a d e d d o rm e r s. F re i g h t bu i l t by t e x t i l e m a g n a t e G e o rge M o r s e ove r l o o k i n g t h e Q u i n eb a u g R ive r i n trail runs through woodlands, 2 parks, an antique shopping district, and near revitalized mills. Five historic exhibits are located along ru bbl e - wa l l e d w i n g t o t h e n o rt h , o ri gi n a l l y 2 - s t o ry, l a t e r d o o r s o p e n t o e a c h l eve l i n t h e c e n t r a l h o i s t t owe r. O w n e r G e o rge M o r s e r a n 2 0 , 0 0 0 s i g h t o f t h re e o f h i s m i l l s. Wi t h t h e a d d i t i o n o f w i n g s, t h i s bu i l d i n g h a s b e e n the trail commemorating Putnam’s railroad history, textile mills, and founding citizens. The river’s natural resources and The Great Flood of 1955 are high- g a i n e d a t h i rd s t o ry i n b ri c k . M o r s e, w h o h a d bu i l t a s p i n d l e s a n d 4 1 6 l o o m s f o r c o t t o n m a nu fa c t u re h e re i n 1 8 8 4 . V i ewe d f ro m t h e b ri d ge, i n t egr a t e d i n t o t h e p rov i n c i a l h o u s e o f t h e D a u g h t e r s o f t h e H o l y S p i ri t . T h e lighted as well. There are 3 bridges adjacent to the trail including a 200-foot pedestrian bridge built on the stone foundation of an old railroad trestle. Each c o t t o n m i l l d i re c t l y a c ro s s t h e s t re a m i n 1 8 4 6 , p o o l e d h i s t h e 1 1 5 ’ - l o n g , 1 0 ’ - h i g h d a m re t a i n s mu c h m a s o n ry f ro m i t s o ri gi n a l c o n s t ru c t i o n , i n t egri t y o f t h e o ri gi n a l bu i l d i n g re m a i n s a n d f e a t u re s a s q u a re t owe r w i t h bridge offers scenic views of the river. h o l d i n g s w i t h O w n e r s N i g h t i n g a l e a n d A l l e n . I n 1 8 6 1 i n c l u d i n g a n a rc h e d o p e n i n g o n t h e we s t s i d e t o d r a i n t h e p o n d . T h e d a m p rov i d e d a rc h e d - t o p w i n d ow s, b r a c ke t e d c o rn i c e s, a n d e l ab o r a t e ove r - w i n d ow t h i s gro u p bu i l t t h e 1 5 7 ’ l o n g , 1 8 ’ h i g h d a m t o s e rve t h e Pow h a t t a n w i t h 1 5 1 / 2 ’ h e a d a n d 2 0 0 h o r s e p owe r a u g m e n t e d by a s t e a m p l a n t b e - t re a t m e n t s. C h u rc h S t re e t h a s s eve r a l e x a m p l e s o f l a rge V i c t o ri a n Q u e e n m i l l s o n b o t h b a n k s. O ri gi n a l l y s t o n e t h i s d a m h a s b e e n hi n d t h e m i l l . T h e B e l d i n g - C o rt i c e l l i T h re a d C o m p a ny b o u g h t Pow h a t t a n i n 1 9 1 8 a n d A n n e - s t y l e h o m e s w i t h a s y m m e t ri c a l m a s s i n g , va ri eg a t e d s i d i n g , t owe r s, River Mills Heritage Trail s u b s t a n t i a l l y re - bu i l t i n c o n c re t e. I n 1 8 7 0 N i g h t i n g a l e o p e r a t e d i t u n t i l i t s c l o s i n g . E a s t o f t h e m i l l , a l o n g Pow h a t t a n a n d M o h eg a n S t re e t s, c u t - away s t o ri e s, c o m p l e x ro o f s, a n d s t a i n e d - g l a s s w i n d ow s. This approximately 1.1-mile biking and walking trail commemorates Putnam’s link to the American Industrial Revolution. The trail M i l l s e m p l oye d 6 0 wo m e n , 5 9 m e n a n d 3 9 c h i l d re n p ro - s t a n d 2 0 d o u bl e - e n t ry, wo o d f r a m e, wo r ke r s ’ d we l l i n g s a l s o bu i l t i n 1 8 7 2 . overlaps two sections of the Putnam River Trail and begins on Kennedy Drive at the Monohansett Mill historical marker. Follow du c i n g s h e e t i n g s a n d s h i rt i n g s o n 1 0 , 4 3 2 s p i n d l e s a n d the brown trail directional signs as they bring you cross the Quinebaug River to the Cargill Falls Mill on Pomfret Street - the oldest cotton mill site in the 2 0 5 l o o m s. PUTNAM HIGH SCHOOL 38 nation (1807). Follow Church Street to the Morse Mansion and the original 1874 Putnam High School since converted to the Town Hall. Then back to Built by the town in 1874 at an expense of over $20,000, this High Victorian Gothic the western bank of the Quinebaug River for views of mills across and up the river before coming upon the Morse Mill. On to Providence Street and its structure served as Putnam’s first high school and is among the oldest high school outstanding bridge views of mill dams and the prominent Belding/Powhatan Mill. Visit the display at Miller Park before returning to Kennedy Drive and structures still remaining in the state. Dominated by two towers with steep pyra- the adjacent Rhodes and Nightingale Mills. Follow the Putnam River Trail back to parking, shops and restaurants. midal roofs, the tallest features a gabled clock stage, belfry and weathervane finial. Windows are segmental-arched on the 1st floor and round-arched above. It has polychrome brickwork, banding with special courses and elaborate corbelling at the For tourism information, go to For other information contact the cornice and tower. At the bases of the towers are shed roofs on Gothic braces with a www.thelastgreenvalley.org or visit the Mayor’s Office at 860-963-6800 trefoil design. Brick effects include window hoods with brick dentils, basketweave at information Quinebaug-Shetucket Heritage Corridor Office in or visit us on the web at: window sills, and soldier courses near window tops and between stories. This build- the Belding Mill Building or call toll free at 866-363-7226. www.putnamct.us ing was converted to serve as Putnam’s town hall. DIRECTIONS: local attractions Artists

Local Art: www.jeanpauljacquet.com

Aerial Photography @ http://www.glsweetnam.com/neighborhoodviews.htm

Artists in the Country @ http://achuk.home.mindspring.com/artistsinthecountry/index.htm

~Look for Annual regional Open Studios the first weekend in December~

Visit Local Artists’ websites: http://www.clsaari.com/ http://www.davidlussier.com/ http://filteredlight.net/newshow.htm http://www.frankrussellphotography.com/ http://heidihoward.com http://helenhoward.net/gallery.html http://www.jeanpauljacquet.com/ http://www.tommenard.com/

Putnam painter, Tom Menard courtesy photo Helen Howard accomplished www.tommenard.com Folk Artist, creates period-style watercolors in Woodstock, CT. Photo by Jen Dean Brown helenhoward.net Historic Reproductions of Trade & Tavern Signs By Heidi Howard, of Eastford, CT. Photo by Jen Dean Brown heidihoward.com -more- DIRECTIONS: local attractions Artists, continued E. Brooke Designs at Coco’s Cottage Photo by Jen Dean Brown Local Art:

Shopping for gorgeous Art & Jewelry @ http://www.celebrationsinn.com/ in Pomfret, CT. or try the Stone Silo, off of Route 44, at 1 Townhouse Drive, in Pomfret, CT. (860) 928-6907.

Hand-made cheeses and soaps @ http://www.meadowstonefarm.com/ in Brooklyn, CT.

Buy beautiful hand-made pottery @ http://www.majilly.com/ in Pomfret, CT. or @ http://www.sawmillpottery.com/ in Woodstock, CT.

Visit the Flying Carpet Studio http://www.theflyingcarpetstudio.com/

Grab a coffee next door at Java Jive while you brouse the studio, since both are located on Route 169, adjacent to the Woodstock Fairgrounds.

Coco's Cottage is a women’s clothing boutique with jewelry too. 253 Route 171 Woodstock, CT. Coco's Cottage in Woodstock, CT. Phone: (860) 928-1514. With a huge, beautiful Elm Tree out in front of the clothing boutique. Photo by Jen Dean Brown Cynthia Liebler Saari, lampwork glass available at Stone Silo, courtesy photo www.clsaari.com

Goat’s Milk Cheese, Skincare Sue Underwood Jewelry Products & more in Brooklyn, CT. Celebrations Gallery Shoppes at Celebrations Gallery Shoppes www.meadowstonefarm.com Photo by Jen Dean Brown -more- courtesy photo www.celebrationsinn.com DIRECTIONS: local attractions Biking, Bird Watching, Cross Country Skiing, Fishing, Hiking, Horseback Riding, Kayaking, Picnicing, Swimming, Walking Local Outdoors:

Bafflin Sanctuary, Connecticut Audubon Center, 189 Pomfret Street, Pomfret Center, CT. (860) 928-4948. Connecticut Audubon Society: the local Pomfret chapter, with walking trails, etc. @ http://www.ctaudubon.org/visit/pomfret.htm

Bike Trails @ http://www.bikekinetix.com/t_ct/ct_state/goodwin_natchaug.php

Hiking Trails @ http://www.trails.com/tcatalog_trail.asp?trailid=XHP008-001

Joshua's Tract Conservation and Historic Trust @ http://www.joshuaslandtrust.org/

Airline Trail @ http://www.bikekinetix.com/t_ct/ct_rail/airline_rt.php

Mashamoquet Brook State Park, Route 44, Pomfret, CT. http://www.stateparks.com/mashamoquet_brook.html

West Thompson Recreation Area, Route 12, West Thompson, CT. http://thompsonrec.org/facilities.html#other

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Local Outdoors:

Bigelow Hollow State Park, Route 171, Union. http://www.stateparks.com/bigelow_hollow.html

Nachaug State Forest http://www.stateparks.com/natchaug.html

Best Trout Fishing Streams in Northeast Connecticut http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/675645/best_trout_fishing_streams_in_northeast.html

Quaddick State Park Quaddick Town Farm Road, Thompson, CT. 06277; http://thompsonrec.org/facilities.html#other

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Local Dining: A word to the wise: call ahead for a reservation. Get a local dining overview @ http://www.culinarymenus.com/towns/putnam.php

Authentic Thai Food in downtown Putnam, CT. @ http://www.thaiplacerestaurant.net/ Great Musical Venue in Pomfret, CT. @ http://www.thevanillabeancafe.com/ River Side Dining, Good BBQ & Mini Golf in Thompson, CT. @ http://www.bustersriversedge.com Fine Food & Fine Accomodations in Woodstock, CT. @ http://www.woodstockhill.net/

Other Local Fare: http://www.jdcoopers.net/ http://www.courthousebarandgrill.com/ http://www.85main.com/ http://www.victoriastationcafe.com/

We-Lik-It, a Legendary Dairy Farm & Homemade Ice Cream Stand (”to-die-for” freshly made ice cream, hay rides, sleigh rides, & greenhouse) Unusual and changeable homemade flavours. Well-worth the drive. We-Lik-It on Route 97, in Abington, CT. (860) 974-1095. http://www.buyctgrown.com/node/2001

Remarkable Food in Eastford, CT. @ http://www.stillrivercafe.com/

www.85main.com

Nikki’s Famous Dog House in Putnam, CT. Jessica Tuesdays’ Market & Deli in Putnam, CT. Photo by Jen Dean Brown -more- Photo by Jen Dean Brown DIRECTIONS: local attractions Eateries, continued

Local Dining:

Get a local dining overview @ http://www.culinarymenus.com/towns/putnam.php

Bill’s Bread & Breakfast, http://www.billsbreadandbreakfast.com/

Deary Bros. Mike’s Stand, 12 Intervale Street, Putnam, CT. 06260, (860) 928-1191.

Deary Brothers, Mike’s Stand. A slice of deep-fried Heaven.

Fox Hill Gourmet, Dinner To-Go, or maybe for Picnics! http://www.foxhillgourmet.com/

The Harvest http://www.harvestrestaurant.com/

Jessica Tuesday's, 35 Main Street, Putnam; (860)928-5118.

Pyzzz, Authentic brick-oven pizza, 8 Harris Street, Putnam; (860)928-7424.

Sharpe Hill Winery & Restaurant in Pomfret, CT. Call ahead for a reservation: (860) 974-3549. http://www.sharpehill.com/ Cargill Falls Mill Building The Inn at Woodstock Hill Restaurant Putnam, Connecticut http://www.woodstockhill.net/ Photo by Jen Dean Brown

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DIRECTIONS: local attractions Farms, Greenhouses, Orchards, Pick-Your-Own Fruits and Berries

Christmas Trees and Seasonal Greenery:

Breton Tree Farm Route 171 in West Woodstock, (860) 974- 9103. Christmas trees, wreaths, garlands.

Krushefsky's Tree Farm 1719 Route 171, Woodstock Valley, (860) 933-0330. Christmas trees, garden access. Photo by G. Leslie Sweetnam http://www.glsweetnam.com/neighborhoodviews.htm Mary's Christmas Shop at the Blacksmith Shop Woodstock Road, East Woodstock, (860) 928-6807. Open in November and December. Christmas trees, wreaths, roping, sprays, locally made jams and jellies.

Troll Knoll Tree Farm, Joy Road, Woodstock, (860) 974-0108. Christmas trees, wreaths, boughs, raspberries and blueberries

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Local Farms:

Animal Farms @ http://visitlastgreenvalley.org/attractions/attractions_animal_farms.htm

Fresh Connecticut Milk: http://www.thefarmerscow.com/

Local Greenhouses:

Hart’s in Brooklyn, Connecticut @ www.hartsgreenhouseflorist.com

Logee’s in Danielson, Connecticut @ www.logees.com

Sprucedale Gardens in Woodstock, Connecticut @ www.sprucedalegardens.com

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Fresh Fruits and Vegetables:

Gardner Farms, Red Head Hill Road, Woodstock, CT. (860) 974-0767. Old fashioned apples, pears, peaches, blueberries.

High Spring Orchard, 47 Dividend Road, Woodstock, CT. (860) 928-2469. P-Y-O peaches, apples, blueberries, organic vegetables.

Quintessential Gardens at Fort Hill Farms, 260 Quaddick Road, Thompson, CT. 06277, (866) 919-2204. Corn Maze, Pick-Your-Own Lavender, Farm Seminars. http://www.quintessentialgardens.com/

Troll Knoll Farm, 471 Joy Road, Woodstock, CT. (860) 974-0108. Raspberries, blueberries.

Visit Woodstock Grown @ http://www.townofwoodstock.com/Default.aspx?tabid=157

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Photo by Jen Dean Brown Local Farms, Orchards & Pick-Your-Own Fruits and Berries:

Buell’s Orchard, 108 Crystal Pond Road, Eastford, CT. 06242, (860) 974-1150; http://www.buellsorchard.com/

Quintessential Gardens at Fort Hill Farms, 260 Quaddick Road, Thompson, CT. (866) 919-2204; http://www.quintessentialgardens.com/

We-Li-Kit Farm, 728 Hampton Road, Abington, CT. 860-974-1095; http://visitlastgreenvalley.org/attractions/pages/welikitfarm.htm

Windsong Farm, 54 Tull Lane, Pomfret Center, CT. (860) 974-3098; http://www.visitthelastgreenvalley.info/attractions/pages/windsongfarm.htm

Woodstock Orchards, 494 Route 169, Woodstock, CT. (860) 928-2225; http://www.visitthelastgreenvalley.info/attractions/pages/woodstockorchards.htm

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Woodstock Hill Preserves Brickyard Road, Woodstock, CT. (860) 928-7708. Fresh preserves including specialty and organic fruits and wine jelly.

Woodstock Farms Corner of Senexet and Roseland Park Roads, Woodstock, CT. (860) 928-3291. Closed Sundays. Seasonal first Saturday in April - Octcober, Monday through Saturday, 9am-6pm. Vegetables, flowering plants, strawberries, hay, vegetable stand.

Woodstock Orchards 494 Rte. 169 (Woodstock Hill), PO Box 113, Woodstock, 06281-0113, (860) 928-2225. Pick your own blueberries (July 15-Sept.1), apples (Sept.2-Oct.19). Retail farm stand: Open Aug.1-May. Mon-Sat, 8 a.m. to noon; Thursday 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. Apples, peaches, pears, plums, blueberries, vegetables, pumpkins, apple cider, honey, maple syrup, jams, jellies, Vermont cheese, tomatoes, summer squash, zucchini, cucumbers.

Wrenhaven Farm 99 West Quasset Road, Woodstock, CT. (860) 974-2473. Sheep, wool.

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Local Farmer’s Markets:

Killingly Memorial Library 25 Westcott Road, Danielson Wednesdays 4-6pm, Saturdays 9-12pm , June 9-October 31

Dunkin’ Donuts Parking Lot 325 Woodstock Avenue, Putnam

Mondays & Thursdays 4-6pm, June 12-October 30

Scotland Green Junction of routes 14 and 97, Scotland Wednesdays 3-6pm, June 13-October 31

Corner of Jackson & Union Near the Frog Bridge, Willimantic Tuesdays 12:30-3pm, Saturdays 8-11:30am Tuesdays market-from July 3, Saturdays market-from June 9; both through October.

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Local Golf Courses:

Brooklyn Country Club 170 South Street Brooklyn, CT. 06234 (860) 779-9333

Harrisville Golf Course 125 Harrisville Road Woodstock, CT. 06281 (860) 928-6098

Putnam Country Club at Chase Farm 136 Chase Road Putnam, CT. 06260 (860) 928-7748

Raceway Golf Course 205 E Thompson Raod Thompson, CT. 06277-1929 (860) 923-9591

Vineyard Valley Golf Club 34 Brayman Hollow Road (Route 244) Pomfret, CT. 06258 (860) 974-2100

Woodstock Golf Course Roseland Park Road Woodstock, CT. 06281 Putnam Country Club (860) 928-4130 Photo by G. Leslie Sweetnam http://www.glsweetnam.com/neighborhoodviews.htm

Visit this site for local golf reviews-http://www.golflink.com/golf-courses/city.asp?dest=Putnam+CT

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Local History:

http://www.connecticutgenealogy.com/windham/history_of_manufacturing_in_putnam.htm http://www.putnamct.us/putnamatglance/LocalLinks/GertrudeWarner.htm http://aspinockhs-putnam.org/GertrudeWarner.html

http://aspinockhs-putnam.org/ http://www.connecticutsar.org/patriots/putnam_israel.htm http://www.cthistoryonline.org/cdm-cho/index.html

Roseland Cottage, in Woodstck, CT. www.historicnewengland.org/visit/homes/roseland.htm

Roseland Cottage in Woodstck, CT. The Academy Building Woodstock, CT. Photo by Jen Dean Brown Photo by Jen Dean Brown

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Local Newspapers:

Putnam Traveler @ http://www.putnamtraveler.com/ Putnam Villager @ http://www.villagernewspapers.com/118836.113119body.lasso

Local Radio:

Pomfret School @ http://web.mac.com/wbvc/WBVC_91.1_FM/WBVC_91.1_FM.html WINY Putnam Radio @ http://www.winyradio.com/

Photo by G. Leslie Sweetnam http://www.glsweetnam.com/neighborhoodviews.htm

In the park near, Cargill Falls in Putnam, CT. Photo by Jen Dean Brown -more- DIRECTIONS: local attractions Places to Stay

Elias Child House Local Bed & Breakfasts: courtesy photo Visit: http://www.bedandbreakfast.com/putnam-connecticut.html

Chickadee Cottage, 70 Averill Road (Route 44) Pomfret Cntr, CT. 06259, (860) 963-0587; http://www.chickadeecottage.com/

Elias Child House, 50 Perrin Road, Woodstock, CT. (860)974-9836; http://www.eliaschildhouse.com/

Feather Hill, 151 Mashamoquet Road, Pomfret, CT. (866) 963 0522 toll-free; http://www.featherhillbedandbreakfast.com/

Inn at Fox Hill Farm Bed & Breakfast, PO Box 32, 760 Pomfret Street (Route 169) Pomfret, CT. 06258 (860) 928-5240; http://www.innatfoxhillfarm.com/

The Mansion at Bald Hill, 29 Plaine Hill Road, South Woodstock, CT. (860) 974-3456; http://www.mansionatbaldhill.com/

Lord Thompson Manor, Route 200, PO Box 428 Thompson, CT. 06277 (860) 923-3886; http://www.lordthompsonmanor.com/

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Visit: http://www.bedandbreakfast.com/putnam-connecticut.html

Taylor's Corner Bed & Breakfast, 880 Route 171, Woodstock, CT. (860) 974-0490; http://www.taylorsbb.com/

The Inn at Woodstock Hill, 94 Plaine Hill Road, Woodstock, CT. 06281 (860) 928-0528; http://www.woodstockhill.net/

The Stumble Inn, 79 Mashamoquet Road, Pomfret Center, CT. 06259 (860) 963-0846; http://www.pomfretcenterspa.com/StumbleInn.htm

Thurber House, 78 Liberty Highway, Putnam, CT. 06260-3113 (860) 928-6776; http://www.bedandbreakfast.com/connecticut-putnam-thurber-house.html

Whitehaven Inn, 255 East Putnam Road, Putnam, CT. 06260 (860) 367-2064; http://www.whitehaven-ct.com/

The Inn at Woodstock Hill Whitehaven Inn courtesy photo -more- courtesy photo DIRECTIONS: local attractions Quiet Corner

Quiet Corner General Information: http://www.visitthelastgreenvalley.info/ http://www.ctvisit.com/ http://www.historicnewengland.org/

General tourist information is also available through the Northeast Connecticut Visitors District, 13 Canterbury Road, Brooklyn, CT. 06234; P.O. Box 145, Brooklyn, CT. (860) 779-6383.

Northeastern Connecticut Chamber of Commerce, (860) 774-8001; http://www.nectchamber.com/home.htm

Quiet Corner Specific Local Towns:

Brooklyn @ http://www.brooklynct.org/ Eastford @ http://www.munic.state.ct.us/eastford/ Hampton @ http://www.hamptonct.org/ Killingly @ http://www.killinglyhistory.org/ Pomfret @ http://www.pomfretct.org/ Pomfret business directory @http://www.visitpomfret.com/directory.html Putnam @ http://www.putnamct.us/ Putnam Photographs @ http://www.putnamct.us/putnamatglance/photos/photosindex.htm Thompson @ http://www.thompsonct.org/ Woodstock @ http://www.townofwoodstock.com/

Woodstock, CT. Photo by Jen Dean Brown Pomfret, CT. Photo by Jen Dean Brown

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Hot Air Ballooning in Woodstock, CT. http://www.brighterskies.com/Brighterskies/Home.html

Skydiving in Danielson, CT. Photo by G. Leslie Sweetnam http://www.funskydiving.com/

Old Sturbridge Village, the largest outdoor history museum in the Northeast, in Sturbridge, MA. http://www.osv.org/

Nascar Racing in Thompson, CT. http://www.thompsonspeedway.com/

Live Theater in Putnam, CT. http://www.bradleyplayhouse.org/

Live Theater in Pomfret, CT. http://www.breakalegproductions.org/

Opera Al Fresco in Putnam, CT. Opening day at Thompson Speedway, 1940; http://www.hartfordfestivalorchestra.com/ courtesy photo

River Fire in Putnam, CT. http://www.putnamct.us/putnamatglance/Putnam%20Traveler/Putnam%20River%20Fire%20Article.htm

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Two of the longest running Agricultural Fairs in the country @ http://www.brooklynfair.org/ in August every summer http://www.woodstockfair.com/ every Labor Day w-end, every year Photo by G. Leslie Sweetnam Corn Maze, Farm Seminars, Garden Tours, Cut-Your-Own Lavender. At the Quintessential Gardens at Fort Hill Farms,260 Quaddick Road, Thompson, CT. 06277, (866) 919-2204; http://www.quintessentialgardens.com/

New England Center for Contemporary Art-Museum Route 169, Brooklyn, CT. 06234; (860) 774-8899.

Spa Services, 79 Mashamoquet Road, Pomfret Center, CT. 06259; corner of Route 44 and Route 101, (860) 963-0846; http://www.pomfretcenterspa.com/

Windham Textile and History Museum 157 Union/Main Street, Willimantic, CT. 06226; (860) 456-2178.

Wine Taste, wander the grounds, & Photo by Jen Dean Brown enjoy a delicious meal in the restaurant at Sharpe Hill Vineyard in Pomfret, CT. Reservations are required for dining: (860) 974-3549. http://www.sharpehill.com/

Sharpe Hill Vineyard in Pomfret, CT. Photo by Jen Dean Brown Photo by Jen Dean Brown -more-