Kick off 2026 and the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence with a New Year’s Day History Walk on the Hampden Meadows Greenbelt at 1 pm. All ages are welcome. The event is free and open to the public, regardless of where you live.
Each of our 2026 History Walks will present elements of Barrington’s history in connection with the location we are visiting.
Our walk will begin at the trailhead on Kent Street in Barrington, across from the tennis courts. Kent Street is a short road that runs between New Meadow Road and Sowams Road.
We’ll walk the main trail through the forest as far as Linden Road and return the same way. The entire walk is approximately 2 miles.
You may park at the tennis courts on Kent St. Dress for the weather and wear sturdy footwear.
We’ll keep moving at a moderate pace and be finished in about an hour.