There’s a historic manor in Rockford. This weekend, you can explore the equally historic farm on site. The executive director of Esta Barrett Manor and Gardens will give a farm tour and hike Saturday, Sept. 26.
The 160-acre “gentleman’s farm,” as it was called, was created by the Barrett family.
Brian Reis is the executive director of Esta Barrett. The manor stood as a retreat for his family from the city. Reis described the advantages of farming on a well-off estate…