Friends of Topsmead State ForestDiscover a hidden treasure in the Litchfield hills of Connecticut
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A big THANK YOU to all of those who contributed to Topmead during the Give Local campaign! Your donation is much appreciated and will help preserve Miss Edith Chase's legacy and provide clean air and access to open space for all of us. Thank you for your support; we look forward to meeting you at Topsmead! |
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In 1917, Edith Morton Chase received a gift from her father, 16 acres of pristine woods in the Litchfield hills. Today, Topsmead is a 510 acre state forest, gifted from Ms. Chase in 1972 to the citizens of Connecticut to enjoy and preserve. Her legacy includes diverse landscapes, including bike and nature trails, formal gardens, unique bird habitats, and a meticulously crafted English Tudor style cottage well appointed with her international collection of art and antiques. ...more
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