Viewfinder: Local Farm Park Preserves History

Last Sunday marked my first visit to Hancock's Resolution Historic Farm Park on Bayside Beach Road in Pasadena.

I was not disappointed.

The trees, plants and flowers are delightful, and Dawn Blanchard brought ponies from The Fence Post Farm to the site so children could ride the sweet creatures.

In 1975, the site was added to the National Register of Historic Places.

The Friends of Hancock's Resolution are hosting several events this summer and fall.

On June 5, forgotten household crafts, such as butter churning, may be viewed.

June 19 will mark the presence of Capt. John Smith, 403 years ago, in June 1608.

On June 22, the annual meeting of Friends of Hancock's Resolution is planned, starting at 6 p.m. with a business meeting at Kurtz's Beach in Pasadena. Dinner is set for 7 p.m.

To help preserve the park for future generations, there are several levels of membership to Friends of Hancock's Resolution. They start at $30 for individuals and elevate to a life membership for $500.

For more information about the park or a membership, visit: http://www.historichancocksresolution.org.