Friends of Topsmead State ForestDiscover a hidden treasure in the Litchfield hills of Connecticut
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First Annual Friends of Topsmead Scholarship Program! Applications are due April 23, 2024 Learn more>
We are thrilled that the readers of Litchfield County Magazine have voted Topsmead State Forest the Best Historical Location in Litchfield County 2024!
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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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