The Summit House sits approximately 1,000 feet atop Mount Holyoke in Hadley, Massachusetts. Once a luxurious hotel, the Summit House is now part of the J.A. Skinner State Park. Visitors come from near and far to take in spectacular, panoramic views of the Connecticut River and Pioneer Valley. Though the house sits upon a relatively small mountain, on a clear day, one's eye can still encompass not only Holyoke, Northampton, and Springfield Massachusetts, but also, Hartford, Connecticut and Mount Monadnock and Mount Greylock of New Hampshire as well. The more immediate views of Hadley and Amherst are a quilt of farmland, threaded by the winding bend of the Connecticut River. In season, vibrant colors paint the trees and trace the mountain sides with all the beauty of Autumn. Many a path have been worn into the slopes of Mt. Holyoke while this old house has seen many a visitor, both having stories to tell of vision, tragedy and prevalence.
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Centennial House Bed & Breakfast: Northfield, Massachusetts Purchased in 2003 by Joan and Steve Stoia, Centennial House in Northfield, Massachusetts has developed a reputation for hospitality, fine lodging and great breakfasts. Currently celebrating its 200th anniversary, the17-room former estate offers both individual queen and king rooms and two-room suites, including family friendly options, at prices ranging from $139 to $209 per night. All have private baths and come with the inn’s signature gourmet breakfasts that the Boston Globe said “kept us from thinking about lunch until 2 p.m. each day.” Aside from the elegant yet un-fussy décor, what makes this B&B so special is the amount of common space available to guests. The entire first floor of the house and a large gazebo on 2 ½ rolling acres are available for reading, relaxing and hanging out with fellow travelers. In the afternoon, innkeepers Joan and Steve Stoia welcome new guests with fresh chocolate chip cookies, tea or lemonade. Active in Valley affairs for over 30 years, the Stoia’s happily design custom itineraries that match their guests’ interests. Weddings and life celebrations are a specialty of the inn. New England and the Civil War
Many of the principle cast of the American Revolution came from New England, much of the causative factors in the Revolutionary War came from New England and of course, the war itself, part of it at least, was fought in New England. When the sparks of the Civil War loomed on the horizon as far back as 1820, New England rose to the occasion much as it did during the time of our Founding Fathers—a surprise to many. The only major difference was that the battles of the American Civil War were not fought in the six states of New England, save perhaps St. Albans, Vermont, where wayward Confederate soldiers took a stand on their way to Canada. Major figures of the Civil War also came from this area and we can certainly attribute many of the causes of the Civil War directly to New England roots. |
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When we think of history in New England, maybe the Mayflower’s legendary journey to Plymouth comes to mind or perhaps the Boston Massacre, the Battle of Bunker Hill or even the political dynasties that were the Adamses and the Kennedys. Not many people, however, may be familiar with New England’s involvement in the American Civil War.Travel & Leisure
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