On Wednesday, August 5, the Sanbornton Historical Society will host a tour of Sanborn Mills Farm in Loudon. Those wishing to carpool to the farm should meet at 5 p.m. at the Lane Tavern (Rte. 132) in Sanbornton Square
Sanborn Mills Farm, sanbornmills.org, is a traditional New Hampshire working farm with agricultural fields and managed forests, timber framed barns and outbuildings still in use for animals, and a sawmill, a grist mill (both water-powered), and a blacksmith shop, all dating from the 1830s. The farm buildings are clustered around two dams at the outlet of Sanborn Pond, and are surrounded by almost 2,000 acres of open space in conservation.
A century and more ago, Sanborn Mills Farm (SMF) was a bustling, thriving center of agricultural activities that supported an extended family and served the community. Today SMF has gathered a group of instructors, farmers, craftspeople and historians dedicated to teaching the traditional skills that were commonplace then. SMF provides opportunities for people to learn old-fashioned ways and explore how they can be integrated into modern life. SFM believes that these skills and a vital connection to the land continue to be important and relevant.
For general information contact: Linda Salatiello, 286-4526 or email info lanetavern.org. For information on the Sanbornton Historical Society, go to lanetavern.org
The SHS is an IRS recognized 501(c)3 organization so any donations are tax deductible.
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