Visitor`s Guide - Centennial House Bed and Breakfast

Moody Birthplace
Northfield Church Bazaar Day — On the first Saturday
of December, the churches of Northfield and the Northfield
Kiwanis start the holiday season with crafts, raffles, silent auctions,
homemade goods and food booths up and down Main Street.
Special Day in Northfield — A day of holiday shopping,
old-fashioned crafts, seasonal foods, cookie decorating, horsedrawn wagon rides and other indoor and outdoor activities. Held
on the second Saturday in December from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at
locations throughout the town. For more information call
Centennial House Bed and Breakfast at (413) 498-5921 or
visit www.visitnorthfieldarea.com.
ArtsFest — Held each year in August or September, ArtsFest
features art exhibits and sales, live music, food vendors and art
and other activities for children. The event takes place from
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Main Street.
Some regular arts and entertainment activities in the Northfield
area include:
www.visitnorthfieldarea.com
Lane Construction Corp. and Northfield Mount Hermon School
MA JOR SUPPORT FROM
Northfield, Bernardston and Gill, Massachusetts
While noted on our map because of its historic significance,
Schell Memorial Bridge is not open to the public. A popular
subject for painters and photographers, the Schell is best
viewed from riverbank locations up or downstream from it,
such as the Pauchaug Brook boat ramp area.
• Northfield Mountain Recreation and Environmental Center
riverfront picnic area, Ferry Road, Northfield.
• Bennett Meadow Conservation Area, on the west side of the
river off Route 10
• Barton Cove, Gill: 1.5 miles east of Turners Falls on Route 2;
recreational motor boats, canoes and fishing boats
Birding, Fishing and Boating — Northfield is one of two
municipalities in the Commonwealth that is separated by a river.
In our case, it is the majestic Connecticut River, fourth largest in
the United States. The Connecticut River begins at the top of
Vermont near the Canadian border and runs all the way to Long
Island Sound. The miles of waterways, broad meadows and
vegetation protected as part of the Connecticut River State
Park make areas in Northfield and Gill a haven for birders,
fishing and boating enthusiasts. Public access to the river is
possible at a number of locations:
• Pauchaug Brook Wildlife Management Area, Mass. Division
of Conservation and Recreation’s 161-acre wildlife area,
located one mile north of the center of Northfield on Route
63: concrete boat ramp and ample parking for vehicles and
trailers. Pauchaug Brook is stocked with trout for fishing.
downtown Northfield, it runs through Erving, Gill, Greenfield,
Deerfield, Montague and Sunderland. In addition to this official
bikeway, there are numerous scenic rides in and around the
three town area for varying skill levels, some of which lead up
into Vermont and New Hampshire and loop back. For more
information visit www.massbike.org/bikeways.
Winter Fun
Recreation &
Agriculture
Fun!
Education
History
Arts & Culture
Visitor’s Guide
FOOD & LODGING
NUMBERS REFER TO THE MAP ON THE OTHER SIDE
Restaurants
29 Bella Notte Ristorante | 199 Huckle Hill
Road, Bernardston Mass., | Tel: (413) 648-9107 |
Fax (413) 648-0217 | www.bellanottemass.com |
Mountain-top dining, elegant atmosphere
with beautiful views of the Pioneer Valley.
Family-owned and operated. Northern Italian
cuisine. DJ and dancing Friday and Saturday from 9 p.m
Banquet room available for weddings and other special events.
| Open: Dinner Wed to Sat. 4 p.m.–10 p.m., and on Sun.
12 p.m.–9 p.m. for dinner.
26 The Gill Tavern | 326 Main Road #A, Gill
Mass. | Tel (413) 863-9006 | Alden Booth,
proprietor | www.thegilltavern.com | The Gill
Tavern serves appetizers, dinners and desserts
with a full bar. We specialize in seafood and
serve local meats and cheeses, along with
vegetables and fruits in season and supplied by area farmers. |
Open for dinner at 5 p.m., Wed–Sun.
6 Mim’s Market | 60 Main Street/Route 63, Northfield Mass. |
Tel: (413) 498-9900 | The home of fresh-baked muffins, bagels
and other goodies complemented by a full line of Green
Mountain coffees. We are a full service deli using only the finest
fresh ingredients and Boar’s Head deli meats. For a full line of
convenience or specialty items, we are here for you. Eat in or to
go. | Open: Mon to Sat, 6 a.m.–11 p.m. and Sun, 7 a.m.–10 p.m.
15 Northfield Coffee and Books | 105 Main Street, Northfield
Mass. | Tel: (413) 624-7119 | www.coffeeandbooks.net | Come
browse our used books and enjoy fresh brewed, locally
roasted coffee, gourmet chocolates, espresso drinks and
baked goods in a comfortable, relaxed atmosphere. Free
Wi-Fi! Kid-friendly. | Open: Mon to Fri, 7 a.m.–4 p.m.,
Sat 9 a.m.–2 p.m.
7 Northfield Creamie | 62 Main Street, Northfield
Mass. | Tel: (323) 459-5499 | An institution in
Northfield for over 50 years, the Northfield
Creamie offers soft-serve, milk shakes, sundaes,
floats and a selection of local hard scoop ice
cream. Simply yummy! | 2010 Yankee Magazine
Editors’ Choice “Best in New England” Award |
Open: Tues–Sun, 12-ish to 9 p.m. Closed Mondays. Seasonal.
9 Rooster’s Bistro | 74 Main Street, Northfield Mass. | Tel: (413)
498-0006 | Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner Tue–Sat
6 a.m.–8 p.m. and Sunday ) breakfast only) 6 a.m.–12 noon. Beer
and wine available. Major credit cards accepted. Free Wi-Fi.
13 The Notch | 77 Main Street/Route 63, Northfield Mass. | Tel:
(413) 498-0100 | Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner seven
days a week. Daily specials, soups, salads, sandwiches, seafood
and chicken. Take out available. | Open: Daily 6 a.m.–8 p.m.
except Tuesday. Open Tuesday 6 a.m.–11 a.m.
ALSO SEE:
Zeke’s Grill at Crumpin-Fox Club under Recreation and Attractions
Lodging
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Centennial
House Bed and Breakfast and
Conference Center | 94 Main Street/ Route
63, Northfield Mass. | Tel (413)
498-5921 | Fax: (413) 498-5921 |
www.thecentennialhouse.com |
[email protected] | 1811 estate, six
elegant guest rooms/suites, private baths, 3-course
breakfasts featuring homemade pastries and local
ingredients. Views, fireplaces, Wi-Fi. Spacious common
rooms for weddings, events. Discounts, packages with
area attractions. | Open: Year-round; call for reservations or book
directly online; walk-ups welcome in season. | See display ad.
30 Inn at Crumpin-Fox | 71 Northfield Road,
Bernardston Mass. | Tel: (413)
648-9131 | www.crumpinfoxinn.com |
[email protected] | Offering
29 spacious recently refurbished guest rooms, wireless
internet, free continental breakfast and fax service, in-room
telephones and the services of resident innkeepers. Located
just off I-91, the Inn features golf packages in cooperation with
Crumpin-Fox club and party/wedding facilities in association
with Bella Notte Restaurant. | See display ad.
SHOPS & GALLERIES
31 11 South Gallery/Workshop | 11 South
Street, Bernardston Mass. | Tel: (413) 6485484 | www.11southgallery.com | Fine art,
paintings, decorative and functional pottery by
four resident artists. Special holiday exhibit of
hand-crafted gifts by regional artisans. | Open mid-April
through Christmas, Weds through Sat, 11 a.m.–5 p.m.
Picnicking
Bicycling — The Franklin County Bikeway provides a great
way to tour the Pioneer Valley through a combination of bike
paths, bike lanes and bike routes/shared roadways. Starting in
Northfield State Forest and Other Trails — Although their
name is a misnomer today because of their lush tree cover and
abundant plant and animal life, the Bald Hills is the actual name
for the gentle range that faces you as you cross the Connecticut
on Route 10 heading toward downtown Northfield. The range
offers numerous marked trails and the summits provide
dramatic views of Mount Wachusett to the east, Mount
Monadnock to the northeast and Mount Ascutney.
Multiple Hiking Opportunities In and Around Northfield —
Each of the areas with multiple trails are noted by shaded
areas on our map with trail heads and parking noted by a "P."
Numerous additional trails run all through Northfield. Download
maps free of charge at www.northfieldtrails.org. Perhaps the
best known system of trails are the 26 miles of trails owned
and maintained by the Northfield Mountain Recreation and
Environmental Center (see map). For more information, visit
www.firstlightpower.com/northfield.
Hiking — The New England National Scenic Trail runs from
Erving, Mass. through Northfield to Warwick, Mass. and the
New Hampshire border, and was formerly known as the
Metacomet and Monadnock Trail. Hikers should be aware
that sections of the original trail may have been moved to
accommodate the new designation. Consult the Northfield
Trails Association (www.northfieldtrails.org) for the most upto-date information on the transition.
Hiking
Antique shops and artist studios dot the landscape and may
be open on either a regular, seasonal or ‘by appointment’ basis.
Many artists exhibit their work locally at private galleries, in public
buildings such as libraries, or in local restaurants. Regular monthly
‘art walks’ take place year round in Amherst, Northampton and
Brattleboro. Historic Deerfield, Yankee Candle, Magic Wings
Butterfly Conservatory, Kringle Candle in Bernardston, the Five
Colleges, and the unique shopping, restaurants, music venues
and other attractions of Shelburne Falls, Greenfield, Turners Falls
and Northampton are all within easy reach of the Gateway
towns. Brattleboro and Southern Vermont, and Keene, New
Hampshire offer shopping, galleries, restaurants, colleges and
more attractions.
Northfield, Massachusetts and the Gateway Towns
of the Northern Pioneer Valley
ARTS AND CULTURE
5 Fairview Gardens | 8 Main Street/Route 63, Northfield
Mass. | Tel: (413) 498-2484 | www.fairviewgardens.biz |
[email protected] | Home of the world-famous
‘Pumpkin People.’ We are proud to offer the
finest quality greenhouse product and florist
services. Specializing in weddings and life’s
celebrations. | Open: Year-round.
22 Five Acre Farm | 110 Hinsdale Road,
Northfield Mass. | Tel: (413) 498-5988 |
www.fafgrowers.com | Seasonal Garden
Center. Locally-grown hanging baskets,
annuals, perennials, vegetables, and herbs.
Visit our display garden. From Northfield center go north on
Route 63; follow Route 63 as it turns left just before the New
Hampshire border. | Open: April to October seven days a
week. | See display ad.
10 Kidder and Co. Home Decorating | 1 Parker Avenue, Northfield Mass. | Tel: (413) 498-5359 | Oldest family-owned business
in Northfield, established 1901. Complete home decorating
center. Benjamin Moore paints, wall coverings, floor/window
treatments and hardware. Professional floor installation, residential and commercial. Fourth generation family-owned.
32 Kringle Candle Company | 220 South
Street, Bernardston Mass. | Tel: (413) 648-3077
| www.kringlecandle.com | New England’s
newest candle destination offering a full line of
intensely-fragranced candles carefully crafted to match every
setting. Open seven days. | See display ad.
26 Northfield Auctions, Inc. by Paul Gorzocoski III | 105 Main
Street/Route 63, Northfield Mass. | Tel (413) 498-0221 |
www.northfieldauctions.com | Auction and appraisal service,
specializing in antiques, estates, art and military items. Auctions
start at 6 p.m. sharp, Monday nights as scheduled, previews at
4 p.m. the same day. Check our website for schedule and to
view online images of the current auction. Don’t miss out on
the most unique and sought-after antiques; get help with your
estate. | Open: See website for auction schedule.
3 Northfield Mountain Antiques | 1026 Millers
Falls Road/Route 63, Northfield
Mass. | Tel: (413) 498-2414 |
www.northfieldmountainantiques.com |
[email protected] | Professional restoration
and sales of antique furniture. Bureaus, tables, desks, chairs,
rockers and trunks, stands, mirrors, in pine, cherry, mahogany,
walnut and oak. | Open: Thurs to Sun, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
4 Rock Ridge Farm | 2 Main Street/Route 63,
Northfield Mass. | Tel: (413) 498-5520 |
Seasonal fruits and veggies, cut flowers,
bedding plants, hanging baskets and more. |
Open: April through November, seven days, 9 a.m.–6 p.m.
Design: www.flocksholmdesign.com
Northfield Trails Association
www.northfieldtrails.org
413-498-5931
Some of the marked trails are listed below. Their trail heads
and parking areas are marked with a “P” on the map: Alexander
Hill Road Access, Coller Cemetery Road Access, Bass Road
Access, and King Philip's Hill in East Northfield.
Several river access points provide opportunities for boating,
kayaking, canoeing and fishing in the three towns. In Gill, those
include the French King Bridge on Route 2 between Erving and
Gill, and the Barton Cove Recreation and Camping Area,
operated by the area’s largest recreational facility, the Northfield
Mountain Recreation and Environmental Center, located in
Northfield (see display ad and map). Between mid-June and
early October, NMREC operates a narrated river cruise from
Northfield to Turners Falls where you can view nesting bald
eagles. The state boat ramp in Northfield offers water access
for paddlers and power boaters alike.
ENJOYING THE RIVER
21 Tom White Pottery | 205 Winchester
Road, Northfield Mass. | Tel: (413) 498-2175 |
www.tomwhitepottery.com |
[email protected] | Tom White has
been working at creating aesthetically refined
pots of optimum utility and function for more
than thirty years. At his studio in historic
Northfield, Mass. Tom creates a line of wheelthrown pottery collected by appreciators of fine craft and by
galleries and shops throughout the Northeast. Visit our new
gallery. | Open: Mon to Fri, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. or by appointment.
ALSO SEE:
Mim’s Market and Northfield Coffee and Books under Restaurants
RECREATION & ATTRACTIONS
28 Crumpin-Fox Club | 87 Parmenter Road,
Bernardston Mass. | Tel: (413) 648-9101 |
www.golfthefox.com | Rated “#1 Public
Access Course in Massachusetts” and “Top
100 Courses You Can Play” by Golfweek
magazine. One of the most enjoyable and
challenging golf experiences in New England. Stay & Play
packages. | Open: Mid-April to mid-November. Serving lunch
and dinner daily at Zeke’s Grill.
33 Magic Wings Butterfly Conservatory
| 281 Greenfield Road/Rts. 5 & 10, South
Deerfield Mass. | Tel: (413) 665-2805 |
www.MagicWings.com | [email protected]
| 8,000 square foot conservatory with indoor
gardens and over 4,000 butterflies from
around the world. Visit our gift shop, Monarch’s Restaurant,
and outdoor gardens. A unique venue for special events! |
Open: Daily, year-round, except Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Summer, 9 a.m.–6 p.m. and Fall/Winter/Spring, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
23 Northfield Drive-In | 981 Northfield Road/Route 63,
Hinsdale NH 03451 | Tel: (603) 239-4054 |
www.northfielddrivein.com | Join us for good old-fashioned
family fun at one of the last remaining drive-in movies in New
England. Snack bar and children’s play area. Call or visit our
website for listings and directions. | Open: May to Labor Day;
Fri, Sat and Sun. Show starts at dusk.
1 Northfield Mountain Recreation and
Environmental Center | 99 Millers Falls
Road (Route 63), Northfield Mass. | Tel:
(413) 659-3714 or (800) 859-2960 |
www.firstlightpower.com/northfield | A
pumped storage hydroelectric facility owned
and operated by FirstLight Power Resources, Northfield
Mountain is a four-season recreation facility located on a 7-mile
stretch of the Connecticut River on both sides of Route 63.
Cross-country skiing, hiking, and mountain biking on 26 miles of
trails; interpretive riverboat cruises and charters, public and
school environmental and recreation programs, plus a public
picnic area, rentable pavilion,and camping for boaters. | See
display ad.
18 Northfield Mount Hermon Golf Course | 31 Holton Street,
Northfield Mass. | Tel: (413) 498-2432 | Northfield Mount
Hermon’s nine-hole golf course is open to the public, but does
not accept tee-time reservations. Green fees: $15/nine holes
or $21/18 holes week days and $18/nine holes or $28/18 holes
weekends. Electric carts available at $15 per nine holes. A small
club house serves beer and soda. Open: Call 498-2432.
19 Northfield Swimming Pool | Highland Avenue, Northfield
Mass. | Tel: (413) 498-2151 | The Northfield Inn Pool, located
on the golf course, is named for a former hotel on the site and
operates seasonally from June to August and is open to the
public. Fees: $2.50 to $10. Memberships are available. The snack
bar serves hot dogs and hamburgers. | Open: Call (413) 498-2151.
EDUCATION
17 Dickinson Memorial Library | 115 Main Street,
Northfield Mass. | Tel: (413) 498-2455 |
www.northfieldpubliclibrary.org |
[email protected] | Northfield’s library is
open to the public and offers Internet, Wi-Fi and a
quiet place to browse, work or relax. Copier,
scanner and fax available. | Open: Tues 1 p.m.–8 p.m., Wed
and Thurs 1 p.m.–6 p.m., Fri 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Sat 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
20 Future C.S. Lewis College | 31 Moody Street,
P.O. Box 12, Northfield Mass. | Tel: (413) 4985500, Tel: (413) 498-5500 (tours and programs) |
www.cslewis.org | The C.S. Lewis Foundation is
dedicated to advancing the renewal of Christian
thought and creative expression throughout the
world. We look forward to founding a fully accredited, fouryear “Great Books” college on the site of the historic DL
Moody Northfield School.
2 Linden Hill School | 154 South Mountain
Road, Northfield Mass. | Tel: (413) 498-2906 |
Enjoy the outdoors at Northfield Mountain!
www.lindenhs.org | [email protected] |
Summer
Celebrating 50 years of serving bright boys ages
9-15 with language based learning differences,
ADD/ADHD and executive functioning
Winter
16 years experience helping people buy and sell
real estate in Franklin & Hampshire Counties
SRES, CBR, REALTOR® / Email: [email protected]
19 years experience helping people buy and sell
real estate in Franklin County
Barbara Edson-Greenwald, ABR, CRS, e-PRO, GRI,
The Connecticut River supports some of the richest farmland
in the world, and agriculture and horticulture thrive in the three
gateway towns. Visitors can spend a day browsing farm stands
and greenhouses brimming with local produce, herbs and
beautiful plants and flowers. You can pick your own berries, and
purchase unique farm products such as artisanal cheeses, maple
syrup, and flours ground from local wheat. Several farms raise
their own beef cattle, dairy cows, sheep and goats. You can
visit an alpaca or an emu farm. Two of the three towns have
farmers markets once a week during the growing season.
In Bernardston, the farmers market is located in the United
Church parking lot on Church Street/Route 10 every Tuesday
from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. and the one in Northfield takes place on
Thursdays from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the parking lot of the
Trinitarian Church at 147 Main Street. For a list of farmers
markets, farm stands, CSAs, pick-your-own farms and farmto-table restaurants, visit www.farmfresh.org and search on
Northfield, Gill or Bernardston.
EMPHASIZING LOCALLY-GROWN
THINGS TO DO
26 Peila’s Farm Market & Grille | 95 Main Street,
Northfield Mass. | Tel: (413) 498-0203 | Local
products including our own farm-fresh meat. |
Open: 11:30 a.m.–6 p.m. Sun–Thurs, 11:30 a.m.–
8 p.m. Fri and Sat and closed on Wednesdays.
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75 MAIN STREET, NORTHFIELD, MA 01360
WWW.PAMVEITHREALESTATE.COM
413-498-0207
Pamela J.Veith, Broker/Owner, GRI, CBR, REALTOR®/
Email: [email protected]
“NORTHFIELD’S RESIDENT REAL ESTATE BROKER”
PAM VEITH REAL ESTATE
Made possible with economic development investments by Lane
Construction Corp. and Northfield Mount Hermon School and the
support of many other fine community institutions, including:
27 Northfield Mount Hermon School |
1 Lamplighter Way, Mount Hermon Mass.
01354 | Tel: (413) 498-3000 |
www.nmhschool.org | NMH is an
independent coed boarding and day
school for 630 students in grades 9
through 12 and postgraduate. Our wooded
campus borders the Connecticut River in the Pioneer Valley
of Western Massachusetts. Here, we challenge students to
think critically and to channel their talents to do good in the
world, inspiring in them a sense of purpose. NMH gives young
people an exceptional academic experience taught by expert,
caring faculty. Information on NMH open houses, class visit days,
and how to apply is available through the school’s website or
by calling the admission office at (413) 498-3227. | See display ad.
BUSINESS & PERSONAL SERVICES
11 Bobbie’s Hair and Nail Salon | 75 Main Street, Suite 103,
Northfield Mass | Tel: (413) 498-2800 | We are a full service
family salon carrying Aveda hair, body and skin care. Open:
Tues to Sat by appointment only.
24 Greenfield Cooperative Bank | 144 Main Street, Northfield
Mass. | Tel: (413) 498-5301 | www.bestlocalbank.com | Full
range of banking services including 24-hour walk-up ATM. |
Open: Mon to Thurs 9:30 a.m.–5 p.m., Fri 9:30 a.m.–6 p.m. |
See display ad.
8 Massage for Health Sports and
Neuromuscular Therapy | 70 Main Street/
Route 63, Northfield Mass | Tel: (413) 498-0178
| Specializing in neuromuscular therapy,
Swedish and sports massage. Providing relief
from anxiety and stress, fatigue and acute
muscle discomfort. General health maintenance. Enjoy a
session today. James Anderson, LMT, CNMT; Member,
AMTA, National board certified. | Open: By appointment.
12 Pam Veith Real Estate | 75 Main Street, Northfield Mass. |
Tel: (413) 498-0207 | www.pamveithrealestate.com |
Northfield’s resident real estate company located in the
town center with experience throughout Franklin County.
Contact Pamela J. Veith, GRI, CBR Realtor at
[email protected] or Barbara Edson-Greenwald,
ABR, CRS, e-PRO, GRI, SRES, CBR, Realtor at
[email protected]. | See display ad.
12 Powell Insurance | 75 Main Street, Northfield Mass | Tel:
(413) 498-2457 | Full service insurance company. | Call us for
an appointment. | See display ad
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• 29 newly renovated rooms
• Free continental breakfast
• Quiet, peaceful location on 20-acre site
• ‘Stay and Play’ discount packages
for Crumpin-Fox Golf
• Excellent restaurants nearby
• Convenient to Northfield, Greenfield,
and Brattleboro, VT
71 Northfield Road
Bernardston, MA 01337
(413) 648-9131
At Exit 28 off Interstate 91
Bernardston Yesterday
and Today
Recreation and Education
in Gill
Bernardston’s earliest settlement dates back to the time of
King Philip’s War in 1676. A noted mining, farming and food
production area, Bernardston was one of the first places in the
Commonwealth to produce maple syrup. Bella Notte Ristorante
sits high on one of its mountains overlooking the Pioneer Valley
toward Leverett and Amherst. One of the top 100 small golf
courses in the country, Crumpin-Fox, is here, along with New
England’s newest candle
destination and future
restaurant complex,
Kringle Candle. An
advanced rider section
of the Franklin County
Bikeway loops from here
up into neighboring
Vermont and back.
Located west of Northfield on a bend in the Connecticut River,
the town of Gill offers numerous opportunities for sightseeing
and outdoor recreation. Perhaps its most well-known attraction
is the French King Bridge, a stunning iron bridge on Route 2
that overlooks the river and the French King Gorge. Views from
the bridge are spectacular at any time, especially during fall
foliage season. About a mile from the bridge, the Nature
Conservancy’s Stacy Mountain Preserve (www.nature.org)
offers a marked hiking trail through the 169 acres of forest,
native species and vernal pools. The river is accessible from the
state’s Barton Cove Boat Ramp and the camping and boat
rental facilities of the Northfield Mountain Recreation Center.
Local agriculture thrives here with pick-your-own strawberries
and fresh farm products available at Uppingil Farm. Northfield
Mount Hermon School, also located in Gill, operates a dairy
farm where lavender and maple products are produced.
Northfield and the Pioneer Valley
The history of Northfield is the history of the Northern Pioneer
Valley. Generations of native Squakheags lived here before the
first Englishmen came to purchase land in 1672. For two years
settlers and native people lived in peace until the settlement
was destroyed in King Philip’s War. Seven years later the grant
holders returned to rebuild. This settlement too was doomed
to fail due to the wars between the French and English. At the
end of Queen Anne’s War in 1713, the survivors petitioned for
a renewal of their grants. Governor Dudley agreed if an
“Orthodox Minister” was engaged and the town be named
Northfield. The first meeting house was built right in the middle
of the street in the center of town.
After the Revolutionary War the town grew with the new nation.
On Main Street, where the original 17th century property lines
are still discernable, the Stearns family of architect-builders
erected the handsome Federal and Greek Revival style homes
lining the street today. During the “Great Migration” of the
19th century many Irish families came with the building of the
railroads and Polish immigrants came to farm the fertile land.
World-renown evangelist, Dwight L. Moody, born in Northfield,
returned to found Northfield Seminary for Young Ladies in 1879
and Mount Hermon School for Boys a few years later on the
other side of the river in Gill. The excitement generated by
Moody’s summer religious conferences attracted visitors from
all over the world, with 40 trains a day arriving at the station on
the west side of the river. Local preservationists hope to
rehabilitate the ornate bridge built over the Connecticut in
1904 by wealthy industrialist and Moody follower Francis Schell.
The American Youth Hostel Movement was founded in
Northfield in 1934 and headquartered for a time in Schell’s
former mansion.
Today the town retains its 17th century linear common and an
impressive array of fine 19th century homes and monuments
noting milestones in the town’s history are carefully preserved
along Main Street, forming an interesting self-guided tour.
The “Great Meadow,” which stretches along the bank of the
Connecticut River, is still planted to corn as it has been for a
thousand years. In 2009, Moody’s original girls’ school campus
was purchased on behalf of the C.S. Lewis Foundation which
plans to open a “Great Books” college here.
Produced by the Northfield Area Tourism Association
www.visitnorthfieldarea.com