Goodbye to the Message Tree: A Symbol of Connection from Woodstock's Historic Past.

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The Message Tree at Woodstock was a special tree. People would leave notes on it to find each other during the festival.

After 55 years, the tree had to be cut down because it was unhealthy. The people who run the Woodstock site were sad to see it go.

The tree was important because it helped people connect before cell phones. It also became a symbol of Woodstock and was in many photos.

Although the tree is gone, its wood will be used to make art. This art will be shown at the Woodstock museum.

New trees have been grown from the Message Tree's seeds. One of these trees might be planted where the old one stood.

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What was the Message Tree at Woodstock?

The Message Tree at Woodstock was a special tree where people left notes to find each other during the festival.

Why was the tree cut down?

The tree was cut down after 55 years because it was unhealthy.

What will happen to the wood from the tree?

The wood from the tree will be used to make art that will be shown at the Woodstock museum.

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