Should The Town Purchase The Clark Tavern?
Do you think the town should purchase the Clark Tavern? If so, how? Would you support a Community Preservation Act? Weigh in on the issue in the comment box.
The former Clark Tavern, a piece of Medfield history, is for sale for $450,000. According to Medfield Town Historian Richard DeSorgher, It was a stagecoach stop on the Hartford-Boston Turnpike, also known as the Middle Road, going from Boston down to New York City. Many a weary traveler stayed over night before continuing the long stagecoach trip. Nathan Hale, of history book fame, who was sent by General George Washington to spy on the British in New York City and who was captured and hung, stayed in the Clark Tavern. Hale’s immortal words “I regret that I have but one life to give for my country,” are an important part of our nation's history. In addition, During the occupation of Boston, minutemen from Connecticut were sent up as far…
Dave Clark
10:27 am on Saturday, January 5, 2013
Richard; Would it be possible to get the National Trust for Historic Preservation (in Washington) involved? more ›