CANCELLED DUE TO RAIN AND WILL BE RESCUEDULED IN 2015
Franklin and Joel Bean, Jr. homesteads and Chases Camps on Thundercastle and Chase Roads.
Hosted by Tom and Christine Higgins.
We will explore some of the ground where two of the Bean brothers established their adjoining homesteads in 1812 and 1825. The Chases Camps property was originally part of these homesteads. John A. Chase of Kents Hill purchased land from the Beans, on Torsey Pond (formerly called Bean then Greeley Pond) and established the first boys camp in Maine there. Many of the original buildings are still standing but are privately owned cottages today. As part of this History Walk the Higgins, who are both artists, have invited us to their uniquely designed studio where we will view some of Tom's art and Christine will give a paper making demonstration.
Meet at the Readfield Town Office and we will car pool from there as parking is limited at the walk location. Bring a sandwich and water and wear sturdy walking shoes.
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