Mrs. Virginia Tuchay
Foster Farm is believed to be the oldest family farm under continuous cultivation in South Windsor. It was founded in 1790 by Thomas Foster. The present owner, Walter Foster, is the sixth generation to own and cultivate this farm. Walter’s son and grandson make the seventh and eighth generations to live on this farm. The large hill on the east side of the farm is frequently referred to as “flax hill” and was the site of many 4th of July celebrations by our early townsfolk.
Please note that despite possible inaccuracies, we will include the description of each quilt square as published in the 1995 revised and corrected second edition booklet. This second edition was published in celebration of South Windsor’s “sesquicentennial” anniversary, 1845-1995, and was dedicated to the memory of Gail Woodard, who passed away in 1994. The revised edition was compiled by Charles E. Woodward in September, 1995, with the assitance of Doris Burgdorf who provided many historical corrections.