We seek to preserve past history through programs of research of buildings and houses of historical importance, genealogy and programs of general interest to our membership. The rugged Naugatuck Valley is nowhere more picturesque and attractive than in the town of Beacon Falls. Entering it from the south one is charmed by impressive the impressive beauty of Rock Rimmon, whose height is 400 ft., jutting out into the valley, appears to bar further progress. On passing this hill there is a pleasant interval, several miles in extent, when the valley is again narrowed into a defile wide enough only for the passage of the river and roadways along its banks. About a mile above Beacon Falls station the hills on the west side of the river rise to a height of more than 400 ft., forming a promontory at that point and terminating in a well defined elevation, which appropriately bears the name of High Rock. At its foot and on the bend of the river is a small tract of fine level woodland, which has been further beautified as High Rock Grove. Beach, Supt. Of the Naugatuck Railroad company, and under his direction it has been carried on, until the place possesses nearly every requisite of a complete day resort. Among the attractions are opportunities for boating on the river, the dam of the Beacon Falls Company here affording a fine expanse of water. In High Rock Glen, formerly called Sherman's Gorge, are cool, secluded walks, cozy nooks and many turns, abounding with picturesque effects, which may be enjoyed to the music of gurgling waters, leaping over moss-covered rocks, which vainly strive to confine them to their precipitous course. On High rock is Lookout Point, where is disclosed a view of sublime beauty. Deep forests, stern rock-covered hillsides and tilled fields, with every shape and form of verdure, may there be seen.
