The site I am writing about is almost in Southern Vermont. But for the Connecticut River, it might have been. During the last Foliage I took my grandsons to see The Fort at No. 4 in Charleston, NH, just across the river from Springfield, VT. Ruth, our neighbor next to Toad Hall, volunteers as a historical interpreter at the fort, and suggested that Lliam, David, and Toby might enjoy a visit.

The website for The Fort at No. 4 states the following:

• Travel back in time to Charlestown, New Hampshire in the 1740’s and have an unforgettable experience in an authentically reconstructed settlement.
• Tour with guides dressed as original settlers of No. 4 as they take you through the gates of our heritage. Meet the likes of Dr. Hastings, Lt. Parker, and Capt. Phineas Stevens.
• Demonstrations of hearth cooking, musket firings, military drills and much more are conducted daily.

I think that even during the Winter, this would be a great place to visit for both adults and youngsters. Read the rest of this entry »

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