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  • The Old Man & the Forest Society

    Dave Anderson, Anna Berry
    May 3, 2023

    In 1923, the Forest Society led a campaign to purchase 6,000 acres in Franconia Notch, including the Old Man of the Mountain, the Flume, the Basin, and two mountain lakes.

  • Every Day is Earth Day at the Forest Society

    Anna Berry
    April 17, 2023

    Here are a few ways you can help us protect our state's natural places in honor of Earth Day on Saturday, April 22.

  • Tradition of Generosity and Conservation Continues at Yatsevitch Forest

    March 22, 2023

    The conservation easement now fully encompasses the rich forest habitat in the area.

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NHLTC Visits New Black Heritage Marker at John Kulish Forest/Welch Family Farm

Anna Berry
January 1, 2022
Land Conservation
Forest Society History
Staff in orange hats and vests view the new marker on a large granite stone at the forest.

Members of the NH Land Trust Coalition recently had the opportunity to visit the new marker designating the John Kulish Forest/Welch Family Farm as a point of interest along New Hampshire's Black Heritage Trail. The tour was led by local historian Eric Aldrich and Forest Society Senior Education Director Dave Anderson.

A ceremony was held by the Black Heritage Trail of New Hampshire in September 2021 when the marker was erected. Building on the success of the Portsmouth Black Heritage Trail that began more than two decades ago, the Black Heritage Trail of NH is now a statewide organization that connects the stories of New Hampshire’s African heritage by documenting and marking the many historic sites that testify to this rich history. The Hancock marker was its first outside of Portsmouth.

NHLTC members stand in a circle as historian Eric Aldrich explains his research which led to the marker's dedication.
Eric Aldrich explains his research, which led to the Black Heritage Trail marker being erected at the site. (Photo: Carrie Deegan)

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  • Learn more about the mission of the Black Heritage Trail of New Hampshire here.
  • To support the Forest Society's stewardship efforts for the Welch and Due family marker and interpretation, please donate here.
  • Read about the history of the Due family in this Forest Notes article by Eric Aldrich.

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