Park Ranger Danny Martin tells the story of how a land grant from the King of England led to the transformation of a wooded wilderness to a thriving mining boom-town. Discover the secrets, hear about the violence, and learn about a little-known contribution to the Civil War that changed naval warfare forever. Find out what happened to the town of Fayerdale, the events leading up to the Civilian Conservation Corps and the development of Fairy Stone State Park.
This program will be held on May 19, 2026, at 10:30am in the Susan L. Adkins Memorial Meeting Room of the Bassett Historical Center. This program is free and open to the public.