Belknap County will hold a presentation about the history of the Belknap County Farm and Cemetery on May 21. The event is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
The presentation will cover the origins and operations of the county farm, which was established in the 1850s to provide care for paupers in Belknap County. Attendees will also learn about life at the farm and details about the cemetery where many residents were buried.
The event aims to inform local residents about an important part of Belknap County’s past, highlighting how social services were provided in earlier times.
No additional background information or speakers have been announced.
