The sawing and piling of the historic horse chestnut tree that stood in front of Susan B. Anthony’s home at 17 Madison Street for 150 year, will be milled and stacked for drying Saturday, October 27 from 9 am–4 pm at GCV&M. The milling event is free and open to the public, and the Anthony Museum will have representatives on hand to discuss the tree’s history and significance. Those interested in observing the milling process can check in at GCV&M Admissions for instructions and directions to the location.
GCV&M is also planning its annual Trick-or-Treating celebration that day from noon–4 pm. Admission is $8 for youth ages 1–17/$5 for member youth. All children under the age of 1 and adults that are accompanying children are free. Tickets are available online or at the door for Trick-or-Treating, and are separate from the log milling.
GCV&M will provide space in their historic village to pile the lumber on traditional foundations to naturally air dry for the next couple of years. Becky Wehle expressed that they are, “pleased to be able to help preserve this important 19th-century tree using historic drying methods and look forward to it having new life when the process is complete.” At that time, the lumber will be used for projects yet to be determined.
