Imposing and stern, it figures prominently in "The Witch of Blackbird Pond."

"The Cove" was also noted in Revolutionary times as "Blackbird Pond".

Together she and Adah walked slowly through the moving meadow grass toward Blackbird Pond, out behind the Peachey barn and stables.

Wouldn't be safe to skate on Blackbird Pond otherwise, since the water was mighty deep.

"Come along now . . . we'll have us a nice walk over to Blackbird Pond."

Being Amish, though, what other choice did she ire: The area surrounding Blackbird Pond was deserted, and she was glad.

The area surrounding Blackbird Pond was deserted, and she was glad.

"Well, I'm goin' for a walk . . . over to Blackbird Pond, if anyone wants to know."

Kimberly was also a minor character in the 1958 children's historical novel, The Witch of Blackbird Pond.

The house is open for tours, and is used to teach groups the period and about the book The Witch of Blackbird Pond.