| The Complete History of Parker`s Maple Barn as We Know It! |
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"The Laurels"
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Built in 1782, this home was known as "The Laurels". It is located on Federal
Hill in Milford, NH and was the birthplace of Millicent Doane Bartlett.
It was purchased by William Buzzell on May 25, 1933. He operated a dairy
farm until the late 1950`s at which time he sold the buildings and approximately
80 acres to Donald McMulkin. William`s daughter Verna and her husband Frederick
Parker lived there after their marriage. The following children were born
in this house: Emily Jane Parker (1933), William Robert Parker (1935), Charles
Lee Parker (1937) and Carol May Parker (1938). In the 1960`s the barn was
sold to Ray Parker and his brother. They dismantled the barn and re-constructed
it in Mason, NH. It became the home of a restaurant called Parker`s Maple Barn.
The Parker family established the restaurant in 1969. |
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The Original Barn
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The Original Barn known as Parker`s Maple Barn has been owned and operated
by Ron & Sandy Roberts since 1987. Ron & Sandy came to Parker`s Maple Barn
for the same reasons most people come here into the woods, for the great
food and to escape the hustle and bustle of the city. When Ron & Sandy overheard
a conversation about the business being up for sale, they quickly inquired
about it and within a few months the establishment was theirs. Parker`s Maple Barn
is now operated by the second generation, Ronnie Roberts Jr. and Tanya Roberts.
Parker`s Maple Barn is very well known throughout New England and beyond
for their famous hearty breakfast menu served all the time. The "Parker`s Maple Barn
Special", a full breakfast including two pancakes, two eggs, two pieces
of bacon, two sausage links, a piece of ham and home fries, served with
Parker`s Maple Barn PURE Maple Syrup has become a breakfast
favorite. Lunch is served daily with entrees such as Fresh Haddock, Maple
Baked Ham and Beans or Roast Turkey Dinner. Homemade soups and chowders
make for a great beginning to your meal! Another famous favorite is the
Maple Glazed Baby-Back Pork Ribs. Slow cooked for several hours with Parker`s Maple Barn
own Maple Syrup results in tender and sweet pork that falls off the bone!
Maple Syrup is made right here at Parker`s Maple Barn. Come in February
or early March and you will find Maple Syrup being made the old-fashioned
way, with a wood fired evaporator. Maple Syrup was first made by Native
Americans using hot rocks placed into hollowed-out logs full of sap. Later,
as European settlers arrived they brought with them steel kettles to cook
with and these soon replaced the log kettles. Parker`s Maple Barn Sugar
House still believes that cooking with a wood fire keeps the traditional
ways alive and gives the Maple Syrup a distinct flavor. You may enjoy a
tour of the operation (free to the public) on weekends throughout Sugar
Season. Group tours are available weekdays by appointment, for a fee.
A short walk from the restaurant, through a little covered footbridge (actually
it`s an antique corncrib, used for storing ears of corn in the old days)
is the unique Corn Crib Gift Shop. Here you will find a complete line of
maple products along with a fine selection of gifts. Many candles with fabulous
scents are available. There is a wonderful selection of toys, jams and jellies,
pottery, cards and some great seasonal gift items. There`s a nice selection
of sterling silver jewelry, unique dreamcatchers as well as apparel,
hard to find books and much more!
The Corn Crib also specializes in all occasion gift baskets and boxes. If
you need a unique or special gift, our baskets and boxes are a great idea.
Visit https://parkersmaplebarn.com - - your Internet connection to the most excellent
tax-free Maple Products.
Parker`s Maple Barn, 1316 Brookline Road, Mason, NH
03048. |
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