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About our District
 Our district of 53 Rotary Clubs is located in the New England region of the United States, in Northern Connecticut and Western Massachusetts.
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| The two major market areas in the district are those surrounding Hartford, capital of Connecticut, and Springfield, the third largest city in Massachusetts. Both of these market areas are strong in manufacturing and finance. Hartford is home to Pratt and Whitney Jet Engines, Travelers and Aetna Insurance; while the Springfield market area is known for its paper products and is the home office to Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company. Much of the countryside outside of Hartford and Springfield is rural where dairy and other farms can be found, along with a large tourist industry. The Connecticut River flows through the Springfield and Hartford market areas. The river and its tributaries have in the past been a source of power for industry and currently are used to help grow corn and shade tobacco and provide a site for recreational activities. The western part of the district is mountainous (Mt. Greylock, the highest is 3487 feet) and contains many lakes, rivers and streams. Boating, fishing, skiing (downhill and cross country), and golf are enjoyed throughout our district. Our region really shines in the fall when tourists from all over the world come to marvel at New England's gorgeous fall foliage. During this time of year, The Big E - New England's Great State Fair - is held in West Springfield, and highlights our areas agricultural roots, along with thousands of vendors and food offerings from all over the 5 states, and welcomes more than a million visitors annually. Some of the worlds best private and public colleges and universities are located in our district, from the University of Massachusetts - Amherst, the University of Connecticut, Smith College, and Amherst College. Museums of all types can be found in our district as well. Springfield, for example, is home of the Basketball Hall of Fame and the Springfield Armory. New Britain has a very famous museum of Native American Indian Art, and The Clark Museum in Williamstown, has one of the finest collections of Impressionist Art in the United States. We are proud to live and work in this beautiful and historic region of the United States, and we would be glad to welcome you and show you everything our district has to offer. |
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