History Tour Of Mosley Family Estate, Maudslay State Park, Newburyport, July 11th

July 10, 2009

When: Saturday, July 11th, 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm (for ages 8 and up)
Where: Maudslay State Park, 74 Curzon Mill Road, Newburyport, MA

If you ever wanted to know more about the history of Maudslay State Park, the former Moseley family estate on the Merrimack River, you may be interested in taking the free, 90 minute history tour of the park on Saturday, July 11th, from 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm.

The Mosley Family purchased this lovely piece of property and turned it into a regal, landscaped
estate, complete with formal gardens and green houses.

You will learn the history of this family, the resources that they preserved and the changes in the land that have occurred over time.

Where To Meet:

Meet at the headquarters building on 74 Curzon Mill Road.
This program is for ages 8 and up. An adult must accompany children 12 and under.
Maudslay State Park, the former Moseley family estate on the Merrimack River, is one of the jewels of the Greater Newburyport region. The 480-acre park offers commanding views of the Merrimack River and features 19th century gardens and plantings, rolling meadows, towering pines, and one of the largest naturally-occurring stands of mountain laurel in Massachusetts.

It’s a great place for walking, biking, horseback riding and informal picnics. The parking fee for the park is $2.00.