Town greens established in the 18th century, or village greens as they’re more commonly known today, were thought to have been used for militia training, the grazing of livestock, and, at times, public punishment. Cast your vote for the prettiest town green in New England in the comment section below! And if you have a […]
The Craftsbury Common — a handsome 2.2 acre patch of grass surrounded by pretty white buildings — may be the site of a soccer game, a farmer’s market, a concert, a Hitchcock movie, or the finishing line of cross county ski race, depending on the season. Read more about the Craftsbury Common
Photo Credit : Julia Shipley
Town greens established in the 18th century, or village greens as they’re more commonly known today, were thought to have been used for militia training, the grazing of livestock, and, at times, public punishment. Cast your vote for the prettiest town green in New England in the comment section below! And if you have a photo of your favorite town green that you’d like to share with us, submit it to our photo gallery.
The Craftsbury Common — a handsome 2.2 acre patch of grass surrounded by pretty white buildings — may be the site of a soccer game, a farmer’s market, a concert, a Hitchcock movie, or the finishing line of cross county ski race, depending on the season. Read more about the Craftsbury Common Photo Credit : Julia ShipleyThe monuments scattered about a green offer a narrative of a town’s past—like the cube of granite with the hook poking out of its top in Amherst, New Hampshire’s green. Read more about Amherst, New Hampshire’s town common. Photo Credit : Alyson HorrocksPerhaps the most famous green in New England, Boston Common stretches over almost fifty acres. Some of its attactions include a wading and skating pond, multiple historical monuments, ballfields, and a stately fountain. Share this photo with a friend. Photo Credit : Adrian MajorThe lush green of the common, and the full canopy of the many mature trees, in Hancock, New Hampshire, make this one of our favorite greens. Read more about the town of Hancock, New Hampshire. Photo Credit : D. DespresThe green space the runs alongside the Mousam River in downtown Kennebunk, Maine, may be small, but the shelter offered by its bandstand makes it the perfect place for picnic lunch. Read more about Kennebunk, Maine. Livestock would’ve grazed on the expansive, park-like Broad Street Green in Wethersfield, Connecticut, back in the day, and in 1776 the nation’s first cavalry unit assembled on this grassy area. Read more about Historic Wethersfield, Connecticut. Photo Credit : D. DespresIn the serene village of Weston, the Village Green and the surrounding homes and buildings are untouched by time. Read more about Weston Vermont’s most famous attraction — The Vermont Country Store. Photo Credit : Heather AtwellTown Green in Litchfield, Connecticut. Share this photo with a friend. Photo Credit : Jacek DolataTown Common in Warren, Rhode Island. Share this photo with a friend. Photo Credit : Butch Lombardi“The Green” in New Milford, Connecticut. Share this photo with a friend. Photo Credit : Judy B. YarochowiczGazebo on the commons in Rochester, New Hamsphire. Share this photo with a friend. Photo Credit : Jackie Normile
