Visit the home of Samuel Willey, Jr. of Bartlett, which the family operated as an inn to accommodate travelers through the mountains on the desolate notch road. During the fall of 1825, Willey -- along with his wife, five children, and two hired men -- moved into a small house in the heart of Crawford Notch State Park, in Carroll County. The first year the three men enlarged and improved the house. The little cluster of buildings were situated in the shadow of what is now called Mount Willey. During the night of August 28, 1826, after a long drought which had dried the mountain soil to an unusual depth, came one of the most violent and destructive rain storms ever known in the White Mountains. Mr. and Mrs. Willey, two children, and both hired men were found nearby. The bodies were buried near the house and later moved to Conway. Three children were never found. The true story of the tragedy will never fully be known.
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Bartlett New Hampshire 03812
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04/19 Coming to The Bartlett area
Taste of the Valley Plymouth NH March21 Experience all of your favorite local flavors. Several restaurants from the region will be there hoping to win your vote in the "Best in Show" competition.
Seacoast Home and Garden Show Durham NH March23-24 The 19th annual show features more than 225 exhibitors showcasing the latest products and services for your home.
Green Mountain Film Festival Montpelier VT March22-31 Culture reigns at the Green Mountain Film Festival, featuring powerful programming on a wide range of subjects, interesting and often unexpected guests, and a convivial atmosphere.
Vermont Maple Festival St Albans VT April26-28 Pancake breakfast and maple buffet, the annual “Sap Run” race, exhibits and sugarhouse tours, antiques, crafts, cooking demonstrations, youth talent, fiddlers’ shows, and a Grand Parade featuring teen “Maple Ambassadors.”
Lethal Beauty: Samurai Weapons and Armor Manchester NH March17-May5 A display at the Currier Museum of Art shows the striking duality of deadly weaponry and artistic beauty from the Samurai culture of centuries past.
New Hampshire Sheep and Wool Festival Deerfield NH May11-12 Each year the New Hampshire Sheep and Wool Festival lines up a wide variety of presenters to help educate the public on everything sheep or wool related. Your family can take advantage of the many activities taking place throughout the weekend.
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