Paige Howard might appear, at least in title, as the director of the historic Mount Harmon on the shores of the Sassafras River, but in reality the better term should be ringmaster. While taking full advantage of a 1730 manor house once owned by the Duponts, Paige has developed with her board of trustees over the last ten years a programming strategy the has successfully blended hiking trails for the 200 acre site, revolutionary war reenactments, and dozens of children programs aimed at allowing the experience of history at Mt Harmon to become alive for all who visit.
One of Paige’s favorite parts of the Mt. Harmon experience is the two mile lane that all visitors must travel on to reach the estate. Affectionally calling it “our time machine,” the lane’s long dirt road provides the guest a remarkable transition into the 18th Century.
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Stu Cawley says
Very nice interview. Mt. Harmon really is a remarkable historical property & local treasure which deserves to be much better known. As Paige mentioned, one of its unique qualities is its ability — via its long, dirt approach lane; the spectacular & pristine setting of the house, grounds, & surrounding lands; & the engrossing reenactments held there (& in which the camp life & crafts are every bit as entertaining & informative as the battles) — to make one feel as if they were actually present centuries ago, an experience which Paige rightly points out is especially valuable for children who may view most history as inherently boring.