| Paths of the Patriots |
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| We will certainly never identify all the paths the Patriots took. Below you will find some of the places that echo with their footprints. See Paths of Patriots for more information. |
Note: Private residences are only to be viewed from a public way. |
| Venue | Description | Burnham's Tavern |
Joshua Burnham was an eyewitness when George Washington took command of the Army. He was a founder of Milford. |
Crosby House |
Josiah Crosby was a captain in the Battle of Bunker Hill. | |
Paul Revere Bell |
Struck the hour to tell people to come to church, and rang the Alarm. |
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Walker's House |
Captain Walker led 128 able bodied men between the ages of 16 and 50 to help in Cambridge. |
| Heritage Sites |
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| Many sites of historical significance exist within the Freedom's Way National Heritage Area. Below are some that are of interest. |
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History of Milford |
As the largest and one of the youngest towns in the Souhegan Valley, Milford serves as the region’s center of activity. The town was incorporated in 1794 and was probably named for its location near a shallow water crossing on the Souhegan River. Also known as Graniteville because of the presence of high-quality granite quarries. Milford was once part of the historic Massachusetts town of Monson. [Text, courtesy Souhegan Chamber of Commerce.] |
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| Milford Historical Society The Carey House 6 Union Square |
Home of the Milford Historical Society. Open monthly on the 2nd Saturday and Sunday from 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm |
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Tucker Brook Town Forest |
Trailheads are located on Savage Road, Whitten Road and Boulder Drive. Consisting of 286 acres, this area provides an important habitat for wildlife. | |
Harlan Burns/Hitchner Town Forest |
Consisting of approximately 194 acres, the area provides a prime habitat for many animals, as well as a variety of recreational and educational uses. | |
Federal Fish Hatchery |
Open to the public year-round from 8:00 am - 4:00 pm. Hatchery offers interactive exhibit as well as tours providing an up-close experience with fish. | |
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