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Mill Hollow History

  • Chase's Mill 801 Forest Road Alstead, NH, 03602 United States (map)

With: Margaret Chase Perry

Cost: By Donation

Class size: 30/ Adults and children 12+ accompanied by an adult

A presentation of Mill Hollow's history using old photos and sharing local tales with an emphasis on the history of milling developments and the early summer community around Lake Warren. We will introduce some of the major figures involved, including Ezra Kidder, Hartley Dennett, and Heman Chase, and important buildings in the area, some of which are still standing.

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About Margaret Chase Perry: I am a daughter of Heman and Edith Chase, grew up in Mill Hollow, with much time spent at the Mill. I have been an elementary school teacher, farmer's wife, and librarian. Like my father, I have always enjoyed local history and serve as archivist for the Alstead Historical Society.

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