Hunt Hill Farm facts for kids
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Hine–Buckingham Farms
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 Location in Connecticut
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| Location | 44,46, 48 Upland Rd., 78,81 Crossman Rd., New Milford, Connecticut |
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| Area | 137 acres (55 ha) |
| Architectural style | Colonial, Greek Revival |
| NRHP reference No. | 04000413 |
| Added to NRHP | May 7, 2004 |
Imagine a place where history meets art and food! That's the Hunt Hill Farm in New Milford, Connecticut. It's also known as the Hine–Buckingham Farms. This amazing property is about 137 acres big. For a long time, from the 1700s to the early 1900s, two families ran farms here. You can still see old farmhouses from the 1700s and 1800s, plus other farm buildings.
Hunt Hill Farm was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2004. Today, the farm is home to The Silo at Hunt Hill Farm. This is a special place for arts and cooking. The town also protects much of the land as a nature area.
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What is Hunt Hill Farm Like?
Hunt Hill Farm is in a quiet, country area. It's about 4 miles (6.4 km) north of downtown New Milford. The farm sits on hills east of the East Aspetuck River. Its land has open fields and thick woods.
Farm Buildings and Houses
The farm buildings are grouped together. They are near where Upland and Crossman Roads meet. There are three main houses on the property. These houses were built between 1760 and 1836. You can also see many barns, stables, and other farm buildings.
A cool part of the farm is a pair of round silos. They stand close to the road. These silos are in front of one of the barns.
A Look Back: The Farm's History
The history of Hunt Hill Farm goes way back. It started in the early 1700s. This was when New Milford was first being settled.
The Hine Family Farm
Daniel Hine came from Milford, Connecticut. He moved to New Milford in 1737. Soon after, he started his farm here. The oldest house on the property was built by Daniel Hine around 1760.
The Buckingham Family Farm
Abel Buckingham began farming land next to the Hines' farm. He started his farm in 1775.
Farming Life and Changes
By the mid-1800s, both families were dairy farmers. They raised cows and sold milk products. They sent their goods to market using the Housatonic Railroad.
The Hine family sold their farm in 1908. The Buckingham family kept their farm much longer. They owned it until 1972. Then, the Hendersons bought it. The Hendersons also bought the Hine farm in 1968. They brought the two properties together. The Hendersons then turned the combined farm into what it is today. It became a cooking school and an arts center.
