Hike Through History with the Crown Point Road Association
Each
summer hikes are conducted on various sections of the road. Members and
the general public are invited to enjoy the outdoors and learn about the
hardships and dedication of the road builders. Original bridges, stone
abutments, grave sites, camp sites, and abandoned cellar holes give mute
testimony to the courage and determination of our ancestors. The
Association hopes to encourage public awareness of the legacy these
pioneers left our country and our state. Membership is invited, but not
required to attend any of the events listed in this year's Calendar.
Come join us for the following events in 2010!
Sunday May 23, 1:30pm
Cavendish - Hike from Morgan Cemetery to Markers 26, 25, and 24,
passing early home sites. Leader Jim Zimmer will recount Colonial
history of the area. Meet at cemetery Marker 27, Junction of Brook &
Hoey Rds.
Bring Lunch 802-459-2837.
Saturday June 5, 10:30am
Addison -
Chimney Point State Historic Site will be the meeting place and tour
site followed by a ferry ride to Crown Point State Historic Site for an
additional tour with commentary by Director Tom Hughes.
Bring Lunch 802-773-6819.
Sunday July 18, 1:30pm
Shoreham
- Explore the area of the "Pinnacle" with leaders Jim Rowe and Larry
Clark. Meet at Richville Fishing Access on the Whiting - Shoreham Road
802-462-2505
Saturday August 21, 10:30am
Mt. Holly -
Shrewsbury - Third annual "Gems of Vermontiana" educational auto
tour starts at the Half-way Encampment; stopping at points of historical
interest along the way. Meet at Wright Construction Co., VT Rt. 103, Mt.
Holly. Leaders Barry Griffith & Jim Moore.
Bring Lunch 802-492-3573.
Sunday September 19, 10:30am
Brandon -
Visit several abandoned historic sites in the area including an early
settlement and old cemetery. Commentary by Historian Bill Powers. Meet
at Otter Valley High School.
Bring Lunch 802-773-2633.
Sunday October 17, 1:00pm
Perkinsville - Annual meeting & potluck dinner at Community Church. Bring place setting and a dish to share. Speaker will be Tom Hughes, Director of the Crown Point State Historic Site and CPRA Board member with stories about the Old French & English forts. Leader Becky Tucker 802-885-4686.
Also on the schedule for this year:
The Vermont History Expo runs at the Tunbridge Fair Grounds June 26 & 27. The CPRA will be showing the video from the 2009 End to End Hike and members will be in attendance to discuss the Old Military Road to any who will listen. See this link for more information http://vermonthistory.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=190&Itemid=101
For your further information:
To view marker
positions and approximate Lat / Long. coordinates for the same on GOOGLE Maps click on the link below:
Crown Point Road Markers
If
you need a guidebook to help you track hike locations,
there are some left for order from the CPRA at this link:
CPRA
Publications