Welsh Centennial Celebration

2011 marks 100 years of land conservation on Mount Sunapee. Help us celebrate this important milestone!

* July 21, 2011 - The Sunapee Historical Society hosts "The Life & Times of Herbert Welsh," a cracker barrel talk.

* August 27, 2011 - A guided hike to Lake Solitude followed by a BBQ, music, and camping at Mount Sunapee State Park.

Herbert Welsh:

Father of Land Conservation on Mount Sunapee

 

Learn about Welsh's long walks to Sunapee and his effort to protect the first conservation land on Mount Sunapee.

Read this PDF article from the Soo Nipi Magazine (Summer 2004)

Climb the mountains

“Climb the mountains and get their glad tidings.  Nature’s peace will flow into you as sunshine flows into trees.  The winds will blow their own freshness into you, and the storms their energy, while cares will drop off like autumn leaves.” – John Muir (1838-1914)

This quote can be found in the prologue of the "Manual of Mount Sunapee," which chronicled the geological, cultural and natural history of the area and spoke to the importance of public awareness in “preserving the mountain for the enjoyment of all.”   Published in 1915 by the Sunapee Chapter of the Forest Society, the manual sold for 50 cents and the proceeds went to support trail maintenance on Mount Sunapee.

The Manual is available at Abbott Library, Sunapee, NH, in the Reference Department.

Have a favorite quote? Please send it along.

Read the full letter sent to FOMS members inviting them to the Centennial Brainstorm.

Letter as pdf (1mb)

Read a related article: "Legacy of man behind Sunapee purchase to be feted" via Fosters.com (May 2, 2011)
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Climb the mountain and get their glad tidings. - John Muir

Treat your senses to beautiful scenery and a night under the stars with family and friends on Mount Sunapee.

Join the Friends of Mount Sunapee, on Saturday, August 27, 2011, for a family-oriented day—a hike to Mount Sunapee’s Lake Solitude and old growth forest followed by music and camping on the mountain.

Register for Welsh Centennial Celebration Hike & Camping in Newbury, NH on Eventbrite

The event is part of the Welsh Centennial Celebration honoring 100 years of citizen-led conservation efforts on and around Mount Sunapee including land now part of Mount Sunapee State Park, one of New Hampshire’s iconic mountain parks.

The day will start with a hike to Lake Solitude, located at 2,510 feet along the top of the Sunapee Ridge between the summit and South Peak, and offering spectacular views. Leading the hike will be naturalist Dave Anderson of the Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests and ecologist Chris Kane, who has studied Mount Sunapee's natural heritage including its old growth.

The largest known fragment of old growth forest south of the White Mountains remains in Mount Sunapee State Park.

Hikers will meet at the state park campground at 9 a.m., lunch at Lake Solitude, and return around 2 p.m. (Hikers should bring water and lunch.) The hike is of "moderate" difficulty. There will be short increments of very steep walking on a road and off-trail bushwhacking to see special hidden old growth features. (Wear appropriate hiking shoes/boots.)

After the hike, one can further explore the mountain or relax at the Sunapee State Beach. (There is free entrance to the beach area for campers; otherwise, there is a nominal state park fee.)

Evening camping activities will start at 5 p.m. and will include music, singing around the campfire and a celebratory cake. Participants are asked to bring their own dinner and drinks. Event organizers have reserved several campsites that are available on a first-come basis.

Register for Welsh Centennial Celebration Hike & Camping in Newbury, NH on Eventbrite

For camping contact FOMS camping coordinator Lisa Bozogan, phone 603-877-0037.

And, please contact us if you'd like to help out or otherwise contribute to this fun event. 

Last Updated on Friday, 19 August 2011 12:15
 

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