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Pitcher Mountain Farm Day
June 29
June 29th – Pitcher Mountain Farm Day – Activities include open farm day, historic house tour and open house at Butterfield House, and two hikes.
June 29 – all day event
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Pitcher Mountain Day hosted by the Faulkner family and Brian and Kiera Farmer of Pitcher Mountain Farm. Tours of Pitcher Mountain Farm and Butterfield House, as well as a hike in Andorra Forest. The family friendly event will include animal viewing, farm history, kids games and activities, self-guided tours, food and more.
4:45 a.m. Sunrise hike to Pitcher Mountain Fire Tower for spectacular views. PLEASE NOTE THE TIME CHANGE
9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Open Farm Day, Farm activities
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Cowboy Breakfast with the Farmers
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Farm and Animal Tours
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Abenaki and Native traditions
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Buffalo Lunch served with Burgers, hot dogs, and cheesesteaks.
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Farmer’s Market with local farms and vendors & 250th memorabilia
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Demonstrations & crafts
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Games for kids & fun for the whole family!
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Petting area
10:30 a.m. Butterfield House tour of the oldest house in Stoddard, across the road from the farm. This tour has limited space. Please click here to reserve your space on the tour.
12 – 2 p.m. Open house at Butterfield House for those who cannot attend the house tour.
12:30 p.m. Pitcher Mountain Farm history with Alan Rumrill, at the farm
2-3:30 p.m. From Butterfield House to Robinson Cascades, on Robinson brook. Hike past Andorra Pond, the Rev. Isaac Robinson cellar hole, Robinson Brook, and the site of the first Stoddard meetinghouse. This is a 2¼ mile loop on old roads and marked trails. Moderately challenging, bring water, wear comfortable hiking shoes, and spray for ticks.
Partnership with the Stoddard Historical Society and the Historical Society of Cheshire County