March 16, 2017 | 5:30 pm | Old Chapel
With John Caffry
In the mid-nineteenth century, the rivers of the state were declared public highways to allow their use for transportation of logs to market, regardless of whether they ran over public or private land. This principle was “forgotten” beginning late in the century. In the late 20th century, recreational paddlers testing the public use concept have been arrested for trespass. Join us for an exposition of both sides of the question and probe that age-old question of how a Park composed of public and private land should be managed.
A light reception for guests will begin at 5:00 pm.