Join Vital Communities’ Valley Quest Coordinator Sandy Gmur along with Roy Black, lifelong resident of Wilder and a member of the Hartford Historical Society, on a guided exploration of the historic village of Wilder.
Did you know Wilder used to be called Olcott Falls? On the Olcott Falls Quest you will learn about many of the old buildings from the 1890s and early 1900s that were built to house people who worked at the paper mill that used to exist on the Connecticut River here. Roy has many stories to share about the vibrant life of this old mill town. For some photos of the river, dams and the mill see this from the Northern New England Chapter Society for Industrial Archeology.
This Quest is appropriate for families and adults, all are welcome and just good walking shoes are needed. Might be a great addition to home learning!
Date: Friday, October 23, Rain or Shine
Time: 1 – 3 pm
Location: To get there: The Quest begins at the parking lot of Datamann in Wilder. Datamann is at 1994 Hartford Avenue (Route 5). From the south: head north for 1.8 miles on Route 5 from the traffic light at the intersection of Routes 5 and 14 in White River Junction. The parking lot is on the left before the left turn at the church. From the north: head south for 3 miles on Route 5 from the traffic light at the intersection of Routes 5 and 10A near I-91 in Norwich. The parking lot is on the right about a block after bearing right where Gillette Street T’s into Route 5 in Wilder.
This is a free event. Register through Hartford Parks and Recreation here.