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GRANBY HISTORY This Month in Granby History A History of the McLean Game Refuge By Ken Kuhl GRANBY October 7, 1857 — Sen. George P. McLean, born Oct. 7, 1857, gave Granby an extraordinary legacy. "I want the game refuge to be a place where some of the things God made may be seen by those who love them, as I loved them, and who may find in them the peace of mind and body that I have found." — from the will of Sen. McLean Upon his death in 1932, U.S. Sen. George P. McLean gave to Granby an extraordinary legacy when he left over 3,200 acres for a game refuge. Starting in the early 1900s, he began acquiring abandoned farms and wild land near the Granby/Simsbury town line. In these woods, he found respite from the pressures of state and national politics which occupied the better part of his adult life. McLean hunted and fished this land, sharing it with Presidents Coolidge, Taft and Hoover, along with Gifford Pinchot, the first chief of the U.S. Forest Service. Twenty years earlier, in 1912, McLean met Amos Everett George, a Pequot Indian who became the caretaker of McLean’s lands — his “watchman.” McLean relied upon George for his woodcraft and wisdom, and he built trails and huts throughout the refuge. George served in this role until 1947, when Amos’ son Henry took over until Steve Paine began his current tenure as watchman. Today we can enjoy over 20 miles of hiking trails and two horse trails at McLean Game Refuge, which is known as a beautiful and prolific bird-watching site. Many species of birds — including pileated woodpecker, blueheaded vireo, winter wren, hermit thrush and blackburnian warbler — are commonly seen. Trees in the area include chestnut, oak, beech, birch, maple and hemlock. Shrubs include huckleberry, blueberry and mountain laurel. Since this area had been logged for timber before McLean purchased it, many of these are stump sprouts. Three stunning bodies of water — Spring Pond, Kettle Pond and Trout Pond — are sprinkled throughout the refuge in addition to the magnificent Bissell Brook with its spectacular waterfalls and cascades. Trout and Spring Ponds were created when Amos George dammed parts of Bissell Brook. A 1981 Yale study noted a variety of species in the refuge: 19 fish, 17 amphibian, 17 reptile, 194 bird and 42 mammal. Sixteen of these species are rare or endangered. The trustees of McLean have added over 1,000 acres to the refuge since the senator's death, thanks to individuals, families and the state of Connecticut. A homeless man from Hartford once contributed his life savings to help purchase a large section of property worth over $2 million. Today, the McLean Game Refuge consists of over 4,400 acres in Granby and Simsbury — 80 percent is in Granby — with over 1,800 acres designated by the National Park Service as a National Natural Landmark. The refuge is open to the public for free. As you explore the refuge, take nothing but pictures and leave nothing but footprints! Website — www.mcleangamerefuge.org UNITED STATES October 7, 1857 — The city of Anaheim is founded. WORLD October 24, 1857 — The world's first soccer club, Sheffield FC, is founded in Yorkshire, England. Ken Kuhl is a board member of the Salmon Brook Historical Society in Granby. VALK YRIE EQUESTRIAN CENTER Boarding / Training / Lessons ENJOY RIDING WITH US 860-653-0288 175 Barn Door Hills Rd., Granby | vec.info@snet.net | www.ValkyrieEquestrianCenter.com 12 | OCTOBER 2018
OCTOBER CALENDAR OF EVENTS FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT Wednesdays in October — October 3, 10, 17, 24 @Granby Public Library Bring the family and enjoy a movie. We'll supply the popcorn! No registration needed — just drop in. For film titles, please call the library: 860-844-5275. Time: 6-7:30 pm | Cost: FREE www.granby-ct.gov/calendar-by-event-type/29 THE MANHATTAN TRANSFER Thursday, October 4 @Infinity Hall, Hartford The most award-winning jazz vocal group in the history of recorded music, The Manhattan Transfer, is coming back to Hartford. For over 40 years, this 10-time Grammy-winning quartet has been bringing jazz lovers to their feet all over the world. Time: 8 pm | Cost: $69 - $99 www.infinityhall.com/Events/ Chinatown, Little Italy, Central Park, a museum, the zoo, a Broadway show or shop — use your imagination. Time: Depart Granby, 7 am • Depart NYC, 7 pm Cost: $46 www.granbyrec.com/info/activities/ CARD MAKING CLASS: CHRISTMAS/HOLIDAY CARDS Saturday, October 13 @Salmon Brook Park, Gathering Room — Granby Come join us each month from July to October as we make four types of cards — one design per month. We’ll make 10 cards of each type of design, so if you join us for all four sessions you’ll have 40 cards ready to go well before the holidays. Spend some quality time crafting with friends while you create beautiful, handmade Christmas/Holiday cards. Time: 1-4 pm Cost: $35 per class www.granbyrec.com/info/activities/ EAGLEMANIA Friday, October 5 @Infinity Hall, Hartford You know the hits, you know the harmonies — EagleMania nails both, earning acclaim as the world’s greatest Eagles tribute band. Besides playing all your favorite Eagles tunes, EagleMania also presents the solo hits of Don Henley, Joe Walsh and the late Glen Frye. Time: 8:30 pm | Cost: $29 - $49 www.infinityhall.com/Events/ GRANBY ARTISTS ASSOCIATION 17th Annual Open Studio Tour Saturday-Sunday, October 13-14 @Various locations Come visit a variety of artists at their home studios throughout the town of Granby — see their demonstrations and take their classes. All locations will have maps available. Time: 10 am - 4 pm Cost: FREE www.granbyartists.org/Events/OpenStudio IWO JIMA / WORLD WAR II TRAVELING MUSEUM Saturday, October 6 (Rain date: October 13) @Granby Public Library Come visit an extraordinary museum that is visiting Granby for one day only. View an array of pictures and uniforms— and even sand from Normandy Beach. This museum on wheels serves as a tribute not only to World War II veterans but also to those who have served in military branches all over the world. The space is unheated so dress appropriately. No registration necessary. Time: 11 am - 2 pm | Cost: FREE www.granby-ct.gov/calendar-by-event-type/29 NYC TRIP Saturday, October 6 @Meet bus at Granby Town Hall Spend a day in New York City and see the sights of the Big Apple: Sample Our Latest Brew Award Winning Beers Hand Crafted on Site LIVE MUSIC MOST WEEKENDS! Visit our website or facebook page for complete schedule & special events. Lunch: Tues, Wed, & Sun 11:30am-4pm | Dinner till 9pm 860-653-2739 357 Salmon Brook St., Granby CT www.cbh.beer BAR OPEN LATE Lunch: Thur, Fri & Sat 11:30am-4pm | Dinner til 10pm GRANBY LIVING | 13
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