WWII at Goodwin State Forest

Sat Jan 10, 2026
11:00am to 3:00pm ET
Age: All Ages
Price: Free
Location:
Goodwin State Forest
860-455-9534
23 Potter Rd, Hampton, CT, 06247
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This Saturday, January 10th from 11am to 3pm, enjoy a historical event at James L. Goodwin State Forest and Conservation Education Center! In the year of 1939 when World War 2 began, James L. Goodwin was here managing Goodwin State Forest, then called Pine Acres Farm.

In the years that followed, Mr. Goodwin contributed resources from the forest to the war effort. Join Chelsey Knyff from B. Historical for a 2:00pm presentation detailing what Mr. Goodwin did for the war effort. Additionally, from 11:00am to 3:00pm learn about roles of World War 2 less talked about through immersive displays led by the B. Historical team! Free and open to all ages; meet us in the Museum in the white farmhouse!

** Activity dates/times are subject to change. Please click through to the activity website to verify.