If These Walls Could Talk

Charlotte Knapp

by Agnes-Betty Trimpert

Born in 1805, Enoch Knapp was the son of Dr. Isaac Knapp, credited as the first physician in New Fairfield.  Enoch was a successful farmer and considered one of the influential men of the County. Of the eight children of Enoch and Rachel Barnum, their daughter, Charlotte, captured the spirit of the immerging suffragette and will be featured in the Cemetery Tour of the old burial ground opposite Town Hall, sponsored by Preserve New Fairfield, Inc.

Charlotte, born in 1861, lived 76 interesting years. Did she follow the traditional path of a country woman?  No.  Did she bake apple pies?  Maybe.  Did she sail the Atlantic, hail a horse drawn trolley, and wield a paintbrush?  Yes, she did!

Her story and those of some of her neighbors will be told on the Tour to be held Sunday, October 4^th beginning at 2 PM, continuous until 4 PM.  Tickets are $8 for Adults; $6 for Members of Preserve New Fairfield, Inc.;  and $3 for children 12 years and under.  They are available at the Barn Gallery, Savings Bank of Danbury and at the North Gate of the Cemetery the day of the event. Rain date is October 11^th.

For More Information Contact:

Preserve New Fairfield
P.O. Box 8047, New Fairfield, CT 06812
Tel: 203-746-5569
E-Mail: info@preservenewfairfield.org

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