History Tour of Gardens, Maudslay State Park, Newburyport, Saturday, August 22nd

August 19, 2009

When: Saturday, August 22nd, 2:00 pm
Where: Maudslay State Park, 74 Curzon Mill Road, Newburyport, MA

Join the Maudslay State Park interpreter for a historical walk and tour of the former Moseley Family estate. A different site will be chosen each week and the focus will include an overview of that area’s specific historical significance.

The Mosley Family purchased this beautiful riverfront piece of property and turned it into a regal, landscaped estate. Come on this tour and learn about the history of this family, the resources that they preserved and the changes in the land over time.

This week’s tour will explore the history of the gardens located on the grounds of Maudslay State Park.

Meet at the headquarters building on 74 Curzon Mill Road.

The tours are for all ages. 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.