1969 Woodstock "Message Tree" cut down due to safety concerns, plans for art exhibits and sapling plantings.
The iconic "Message Tree" at the Woodstock festival site has been cut down due to safety concerns related to its poor health. This 100-year-old red maple, a gathering spot for concertgoers in 1969, served as a message board for attendees. Bethel Woods Center for the Arts plans to honor its legacy by creating art from its salvageable wood, with exhibits set for next year, and by planting saplings from the original tree in a future ceremony.
September 25, 2024
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