|
AHSNH E-ssociate Vol. 3, No. 10 October 2007
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Regional "Town Hall Meetings" Scheduled.
Join the NH Historical Society, Association of Historical Societies of NH, NH Preservation Alliance, NH Humanities Council and, for the North Country venues, Arts Alliance of Northern NH to discuss issues facing local historical societies. Meetings will last approximately 2 hours. Please mark your calendars for the meeting closest to you:
Tues., Oct. 9, 10:00am Historical Society of Cheshire County, Keene Tues., Oct. 11, 10:00am Nashua Historical Society, Nashua Tues., Oct. 15, 4:00pm New London Historical Society, New London Tues., Oct. 30, 1:30pm Rockingham Ballroom, Portsmouth Mon., Nov. 5, 10:00am Historic Belknap Mill, Laconia Thurs., Nov. 8 Two sessions in the North Country. Times & Locations TBD
Organized by the NH Historical Society through a grant received from The Corporate Fund. Please check out the NHHS website at http://www.nhhistory.org and click on "Programs & Events" to double-check the meeting time before you get in your car, just in case anything changes.
SPECIAL RECOGNITION: Hillsborough Historical Society Wins National Award. On Sept. 8 at the American Association for State and Local History's Annual Meeting in Atlanta, Georgia, Hillsborough Historical Society representatives accepted the Albert B. Corey Award for their volunteer efforts in cataloging and partially digitizing over 84,000 glass plate photographs and negatives. The Corey Award is given by the AASLH Leadership in History Awards Committee at its discretion and has been given only 5 times since 1996. We appreciate and commend their dedicated efforts. Congratulations!
OCTOBER EVENTS
1. Alstead Historical Society
Wed., Oct. 10 - Wed., Oct. 31. 2nd Anniversary of the Alstead Flood Exhibit on display at the Historical Society of Cheshire County Exhibit Hall, 246 Main St., Keene. The exhibit honors those who lost their lives in the flood, shows the power of water, and documents the place of flood in local history. Hours: Tues., Thurs., & Fri. 9am-4pm; Wed. 9am-9pm; Sat. 9am- 12noon. Free admission. For more info, call 352-1895 or visit http://www.hsccnh.org.
2. American Independence Museum Sat., Oct. 13, 10am-4pm. Harvest Festival. Visit with Abraham Lincoln and NH's own Sarah Josepha Hale, who together made Thanksgiving a national holiday. Enjoy the museum's focus on 18th century textiles with displays and live demonstrations. Children's activities, food & music. Plus, downtown Exeter merchants will have family-oriented harvest activities throughout the day. Admission $5 Adults, $3 Children, under 6 & Members Free. American Independence Museum, One Governors Lane, Exeter. 772-2622, info@independencemuseum.org or visit http://www.independencemuseum.org.
3. Center for Rural Partnerships Thurs., Oct. 4. 6pm-7:30pm. White Mountain Art, Land Use Planning & Economy. Presented by Bob Cotrell from the Remick Museum, Tamworth. History and nature behind the art, geological formations that attracted the artists, flora and fauna, technical, etc. Held at Heritage Commons, Plymouth State University, Plymouth. For more info, contact Psu-rural-partnerships@toto.plymouth.edu.
4. Enfield Shaker Museum Sat., Oct. 6. Harvest Festival. Hands-on activities for the whole family, including an Applesauce Competition. Free to Members; $5 Adults, $2 Children 6-8.
Sat., Oct. 20. 10am-1pm. Shaker Chair Weaving Workshop. Barbara Brady will teach how to tape a chair with Shaker fabric tape (available for sale in the Museum Store). Registration limited. $35/Member; $40 Nonmember. Reserve by Oct. 17.
Sat., Oct. 27. 6:30pm. Shaker Mystery Dinner: "Who Shot Enfield Shaker Elder Caleb Dyer?" Enjoy an entertaining program about this Shaker Trustee and dine in the elegant Great Stone Dwelling. $30/Member; $35 Nonmember. Reserve by Oct. 24.
Programs held at the Enfield Shaker Museum, 447 NH Route 4A, Enfield, NH. 632-4346, chosenvale@shakermuseum.org or visit http://www.shakermuseum.org.
5. Epping Historical Society Thurs., Oct. 4. 7pm. "Better Than a Poke in the Eye," presented by Rebecca Rule. Free admission. The Epping Historical Society Museum is located on Water Street in downtown Epping, NH. For more info, contact Joy True, President, at 679-8855 or joysgarden@hotmail.com.
6. Exeter Historical Society Sat., Oct. 20,10am-4pm. Autumn in Historic Exeter: A Walking House Tour. This fundraiser will focus on the Pine and Court Street area of the historic town of Exeter. $25 Advance Purchase; $30 Day of Event. EHS is open to the public weekly, Tues.-Thurs. 2-4pm, Sat. 9:30am-12noon. For more info, contact Laura Martin Gowing, Program Manager, EHS at 778-2335, exhissoc@verizon.net or visit http://www.exeterhistory.org.
7. Franklin Historical Society Fri., Oct. 12. 6pm. Special Event: Unveiling of the Webster Bust Plaque. In front of the Franklin Congregational-Christian Church, 47 S. Main St., Franklin. Reception following in the church hall with light refreshments and to view Daniel Webster's church pew. Learn about the Webster Bust and its place in Franklin's history. For more info, visit http://histsoc.org/NH/FHS.
8. Horatio Colony House Museum Fri., Oct. 5. 7-8:30pm. Candlelight Open House. In collaboration with the Historical Society of Cheshire County, enjoy a candlelight tour of the 18th & 19th century museum and Wyman Tavern at night. Free admission.
Sat., Oct. 13. 12noon-3pm. Rocks Rock! Visit the Horatio Colony House Museum and Nature Preserve and join a local geologist to view and learn about the spectacular rock outcroppings and natural formations at the preserve. Program begins at the museum; parking available behind St. Bernard's Church. Free admission.
Through Sun., Oct 14. Art of the Middle East: Exhibit of Brass Objects & Rugs. View the museum's collections of Middle Eastern and Indian metalwork and rugs.
The Horatio Colony House Museum is located at 199 Main St., Keene, NH. For more info, call 352-0460, colonymuseum@webryders.com or visit http://www.horatiocolonymuseum.org.
9. Lake Winnipesaukee Museum. Wed., Oct. 10, 1:00pm. "Cemeteries Around Lake Winnipesaukee." Presented by Glenn Knoblock. Just in time for Halloween, autumn is the perfect season to explore your local history through local graveyards and headstones. Book signing and refreshments served after the lecture. A NH Humanities Council Program. Free Admission. The Lake Winnipesaukee Museum is located at 503 Endicott St. North, Laconia (Route 3, Weirs Beach) and is open all year Tues.-Thurs. 10am-2pm. For more info, call 366-5950, info@lwhs.us or visit http://www.LakeWinnipesaukeeMuseum.org.
10. Little Nature Museum Sun., Oct 28. Surviving Getting Lost in the Woods, A Program For Teens & Adults. Conducted by Rudy Bourget, certified in Wilderness First Aid with over 40 years experience. Held rain or shine, at Gould Hill Orchards, Contoocook. $7 Museum members; $10 Nonmembers; cost includes a personal "survival kit" to take home. Program for Grades 6-8 11am-1pm and attendees must by accompanied by a parent. Grades 9-Adult 2pm-5pm. Registration required as space is limited. For more info and to register, call 746-6121 or visit http://www.littlenaturemuseum.org.
11. Meredith Historical Society Tues., Oct. 2. 7:30pm. Angling in the Smile of the Great Spirit. Presented by Hal Lyon. A NH Humanities Council Program. Free Admission. Meredith Main Street Museum, 45 Main Street, Meredith. For more info, call 279-1190.
12. New Durham Historical Society Sat., Oct. 6 & Sun., Oct. 7. Annual Civil War Encampment. Presented by the Charles W. Canney Camp Re-enactors. Come talk to Union soldiers and observe camp life at this event that literally brings the past to life. Special demonstrations will include mustering, drilling, inspections and other facets of camp life. While the event is free, donations and proceeds from the sale of baked goods and other items will benefit projects that commemorate NH's involvement in the Civil War. Held at 16 Ridge Road, New Durham.
Thurs., Oct. 11. 7:30pm. A History of Land Protection in Northern Strafford County. Presented by Jack Savage, VP of Communications & Outreach, NH Forest Society. New Durham boasts two properties under protection by SPNHF - Jennings Forest and Cooper Cedar Woods - for a combined total of nearly 450 acres. Learn about the significance of these protected areas and how they fit into the larger context of NH's efforts to balance land protection with the responsible use of renewable resources.
For further info, contact NDHS president Cathy Orlowizc at 859-4643 or Mark Foynes at snfoynes@yahoo.com.
13. New Hampshire Farm Museum Sat., Oct 13 & Sun., Oct. 14 10am-4pm. Harvest Festival. Come have Harvest lunch at the farm. Make a scarecrow, a popcorn ball, and a candle. Carve a pumpkin, roast pumpkin seeds and check out the vegetable stand. Hayrides, farm games and more. $6 Adults; $3 Children; Free to Members.
Sat., Oct. 13, 4:30-6pm. Old Fashioned Beanhole Bean Supper. Beans are slow cooked overnight in a hole dug in the ground for that superb New England Flavor. Includes ham, cole slaw, rolls, apple crisp with ice cream and beverages. $8 Adults, $5 Children.
Sat., Oct. 20. NH Growers Dinner. NH Grown and Raised Foods Served.
For more info, visit the NH Farm Museum's web site at http://www.farmmuseum.org.
14. Remick Museum Sat., Oct. 6 10am-4pm. Paint Out & Wet Paint Sale. Artists from NHPlein Air will paint outdoors on the Museum grounds and in Tamworth Village from 10am-2:30pm, then will assemble at the Museum's Visitors Center to sell wet, unframed works of art to the public from 2:30-4:00pm. The artist will contribute 30% of the sale price of each painting to support the Remick Museum.
Sat., Oct. 27. 10am-12noon. Pumpkins Workshop. Prepare a noon-time meal using pumpkins from the Remick Farm. Learn about storing pumpkins and discover the many delights made from this underused garden gem. Workshop cost is $15 and pre-registration is required with a deadline of Thurs., Oct. 25.
For more info, call 1-800-686-6117 or visit http://www.remickmuseum.org.
15. The Rocks Estate Sat., Oct. 6 - Sun., Oct. 7, 10am-3pm. 2nd Annual Fall Color Festival. Guided horse-drawn ride, Abenaki dancing, interactive story telling, NH crafters fair, pumpkin painting. Bring your mountain bike and safety gear for a Mountain bike basic handling techniques workshop. Co-sponsored by the Society for the Protection of NH Forests. For more info, 44-6228, info@therocks.org or visit http://www.therocks.org
16. Warner Historical Society Sun., Oct. 21. 2pm-4pm. For Celebration & Satisfaction. A talk presented by Gerald Roy, a nationally renowned quilt collector and appraiser, who will bring a selection of his quilt collection from the 19th century. Admission $7; if you want to bring a quilt for comments only (no appraisals/value), there will be an additional charge of $5. Copies of “The Art of Comfort: Antique Quilts & Bed Coverings from the Pilgrim/Roy Collection” will be available for sale. All proceeds benefit the Warner Historical Society. To be held at the Warner Town Hall, Main Street, Warner, NH. For more info, contact for info@warnerhistorical.org.
MISCELLANEOUS
AHSNH has been contacted by Mr. Warren Mihachik of Northwood, NH who is very interested in telling his oral history to someone who can and is willing document it. Mr. Mihachik has a lifetime of stories to tell, particularly regarding the able-bodied disabled integration into sports including basketball and fishing. He has also undertaken a research project regarding castles, including Kimball's Castle in Gilford. If you are interested in these issues or such an oral history project, please call him at 942-8075.
Are you a homeowner trying to save a historic house? Home & Garden TV (HGTV) is looking for private house moves and high energy homeowners for Season #2. Please contact Megan Hanceford at 303-712-3390, mhanceford@highnoonentertainment.com.
How to save money and still attend the NEMA Conference. Joins NEMA at their Annual Conference on November 7-9, 2007, in Portland Maine. This year's theme is "What Makes the Museum." Full registration is $200 (3 days) and One-day registration is $110 by the early-by-mail deadline of Oct. 7. Volunteer opportunities available - work one shift and attend the rest of the day free. For working 3 shifts, volunteers receive a complementary registration for the whole meeting! Call the NEMA Office at 781-641-0013. For more info, visit http://www.nemanet.org/conf07.
Ann
W. Sprague Association of Historical Societies of New Hampshire
The E-ssociate is a service provided by AHSNH, a nonprofit organization that undertakes activities to promote the interests of its member societies and encourages the study and understanding of the history of New Hampshire. To become a member, to find your local historical society, or for other information visit the web site at http://www.historicalsocietiesnh.org.
To submit items for consideration in the E-ssociate, email your notices to annsprague@historicalsocietiesnh.org by the 15th of the month for dissemination on or about the 1st of the following month.
|