[TheForge] Recommendations requested for attractions in MA, CT and maybe Hudson Valley

[wmullett at bright.net]

I really liked Sturbridge and highly recommend it.  Although it is not as large, I actually like it better than Williamsburg.  

---- Original message ----
>Date: Fri, 19 Mar 2010 12:02:45 -0400
>From: theforge-bounces at mailman.qth.net (on behalf of "Albin Drzewianowski" <dski1045 at qis.net>)
>Subject: Re: [TheForge] Recommendations requested for attractions in MA, CT and maybe Hudson 	Valley  
>To: "'Blacksmithing List Sponsored by ABANA'" <theforge at mailman.qth.net>
>
>Bruce,
>
>
>Go to:  
>
>http://wiki.bgcmonline.org/bin/view.cgi/BlacksmithInfo/UnitedStates
>
>Then click on the states you will be visiting.  There are a number of
>entries that will probably be of interest to you, including  Old Sturbridge
>Village and the Springfield Armory in Mass.
>
>Too bad, you are going in April, The American Precision Museum, Windsor VT
>opens  starting Memorial Day. 
>
>And if you get up into Maine,  the Davistown Museum in Liberty ME is worth
>visiting, not to mention that there is an incredible used tool store across
>the street from the Museum, at least 3 stories of tools, stacked from floor
>to ceiling. 
>
>Regards,
>Albin
>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: theforge-bounces at mailman.qth.net [mailto:theforge-
>> bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Bruce Freeman
>> Sent: Friday, March 19, 2010 9:38 AM
>> To: Blacksmithing List Sponsored by ABANA
>> Subject: [TheForge] Recommendations requested for attractions in MA, CT
>and
>> maybe Hudson Valley
>> 
>> I'm traveling to MA for an event in mid-April and would like to string
>> together a number of attractions and make at least a week of it.
>> 
>> Already on the list:
>> Saugus (maybe - I've been there.)
>> Higgins Armory
>> Mystic Seaport
>> Possibly the Yale campus to see the Yellin gates - if it's not too
>> difficult to get in there
>> 
>> and maybe a lock museum in western CT or MA I've heard of, as well as
>> Shaker museums.
>> 
>> I'm looking for other suggestions.  Blacksmithing, ironworks,
>> glassworks, flint knapping, and many other crafts and trades are of
>> interest to me.  All suggestions appreciated.
>> 
>> --
>> Bruce
>> NJ
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