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History Tour of Mosley Family Estate, Maudslay State Park Newburyport, Saturday, July 10th

July 8, 2010

When: Saturday, July 10th 2010, from 2:00 to 3:30 pm
Where: Maudslay State Park, 74 Curzon Mill Road, Newburyport, MA

On Saturday, July 11th you can take a 90-minute guided tour of the former Moseley family estate that is now encompassed by Maudslay State Park, in Newburyport.

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.

The Mosley Family purchased this lovely piece of property and turned it into a regal, landscaped estate, complete with formal gardens and green houses. Come learn the history of this family, the resources that they preserved and the changes in the land over time.

Where To Meet: Meet at the headquarters building on 74 Curzon Mill Road.
For: Ages 8 and up, An adult must accompany children 12 and under.

Parking: The parking fee for the park is $2.00.

Maudslay State Park  is a great place for walking, biking, horseback riding and informal picnics.

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Written by Mark Bransfield · Filed Under Events, Explore Our Region, Newburyport, News 

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