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AHSNH E-ssociate, Vol. 3, No. 4 April 2007
UPCOMING EVENTS
1. From the Barrington Historical Society; The Barrington Historical Society announces their Spring Program Schedule: Tues., April 3. “Native Americans in Our Region” presented by Anthony Mills Dyer. Joint Meeting with the Strafford Historical Society. Tues., May 1. “The History & Making of Floor Cloths” presented by Andrea Burson. Tues., June 5, 2007 “Barrington’s Own Antiques Road Show” presented by Carolyn French & Daniel Olmstead. All meetings are held at 7:00pm the Green Hill Chapel located on Route 9 one-half mile west of the Rte 125 intersection.
2. From the Franklin Historical Society: Thurs., April 5. 1st 2007 Meeting & Speaker, Alex Ray. The first meeting of 2007 will include guest speaker Alex Ray who will present his vision for the historic buildings of the Webster Farm, including the Society’s potential use of the Webster/Tay House for its permanent home, meeting place and museum. Meeting held at the Franklin Library, 310 Central St (park behind Opera House/City Hall and use the library’s back entrance; elevator to top floor). For further info, visit their website at http://histsoc.org/NH/FHS.
3. From the NH Archeological Society: Sat., April 7. Spring Meeting. Sargent Center, Hancock, NH 9:00am-3:00pm. No pre-registration necessary; all welcome. Cost: $20, includes admission, continental breakfast, lunch and coffee served all day. For directions to meeting, visit: http://www.bu.edu/outdoor/directions/index.html. For other info, http://www.nhas.org.
4. From the Remick Museum: Sat., April 14. “Sheep & Wool Workshop.” This two segment workshop includes (1) an introduction to sheep shearing and hoof care with Bruce Clement, UNH Cooperative Extension Educator Emeritus and Shepherd/Owner of Highlands Farm in Westmoreland, from 10am to 12 noon, and (2) a lesson on how to spin your own wool with the Remick Museum’s Interpreter Ginny Taylor, from 12:30 to 2:00pm. Cost is $25 for the day or $15 for one segment. Bring your own lunch. To be held at the Remick Museum, 58 Cleveland Hill Road, Tamworth.
Sun., May 20. Annual Fishing Derby at the Remick Museum, 10:00am-2:00pm. For children 15 years of age and under, with parent in attendance. Trophies awarded for biggest, smallest fish and first to catch the 2 per child limit.
To register for the workshop or for further events information, call: 1-800-686-6117, 323-7591, or visit http://www.remickmuseum.org.
WORKSHOPS
5. From the American Association for State & Local History: Thurs., April 26 & Fri., April 27. “Historic House Museums’ Issues & Operations Workshop” at Adams National Historical Park, Quincy Mass. In partnership with the National Trust for Historic Preservation, AASLH is hosting this two-day workshop that offers an intensive look at the management and interpretation of historic houses. Taught by George McDaniel, Director of Drayton Hall, and Max Van Balgooy, Director of Education & Interpretation for the NTHP. $250 member/$300 nonmember. Registration is open, but space is limited. Contact AASLH at http://www.aaslh.org.
6. From the Arts Alliance of Northern New Hampshire: Wed., April 11, “Plan to Succeed: Strategic Planning for Cultural Organizations.” Nonprofit consultant Mary Lou Krambeer will cover the reasons for strategic planning and its many benefits. Participants are invited to bring questions and strategic plans. This workshop is one in a series of organizational development programs designed for northern New Hampshire nonprofit cultural organizations. Cost: $20 AANH member; $25 nonmembers. Contact AANNH at 323-7302 or info@aannh.org. The Arts North Calendar, Early Spring Issue March 29-April 18) is now available. Visit their web site at http://www.aannh.org.
7. From the NH Division of Historical Resources, NH State Conservation & Rescue Archaeology Program, & Strawbery Banke Museum: Fri., April 13. “Project Archaeology Teacher Workshop – 3rd-8th Grade Level.” Class Location: Stoodley’s Tavern, Strawbery Banke Museum, Portsmouth, NH 9:00am-4:00pm. Cost $35. Contact: Tanya Kress, Project Archaeology Coordinator, NH Division of Historical Resources, 271-6568, Tanya.kress@dcr.nh.gov or visit http://www.nh.gov/nhdhr and click on the Project Archaeology link for additional information, directions and updates.
MISCELLANEOUS
8. From the Arts Alliance of Northern New Hampshire “Telling Our Story” is a community-based project designed to capture, preserve and celebrate the stories of the mills and logging industry in the Androscoggin Valley. Launched in March in Berlin and Gorham, it will include a series of public story-gathering sessions over the next few months. The project is a partnership between the Androscoggin Valley Community Partners, the Family Resource Center at Gorham, the United Way of Northern New Hampshire, and the AANNH. NH author and storyteller Rebecca Rule will serve as the story gatherer. For more information, contact Rebecca Rule at rebeccarule@metrocast.net or 603-345-4336.
9. From the Berlin & Coos County Historical Society: The Moffett House Museum & Genealogy Center in Berlin is open all year Tuesday through Saturday, 12 noon to 4:00 pm, or by appointment.
10. From the Epsom Historical Association A near record attendance came to see the historical association’s recent presentation on “How’d They Do That? The Moving of the Meetinghouse.” A For those who did not view the move or wish to have an historical record of that historic day in February 2007, arrangements can be made to purchase the DVD that is available for sale for $15. The DVD shows the moving of the former Freewill Baptist Church down Route 4, around the Epsom Town Hall and being set in place. Visit their web site at http://www.epsomhistory.com.
11. From the NH Archeological Society: Photography Contest. Photography enthusiasts may take advantage of a rare opportunity to photograph artifacts, field schools, and archaeological events and submit their entries to be juried by the NH Archaeological Society board members. Top entries will be exhibited during the society’s 2007 fall meeting and honored in a 2007/2008 publication. Open to all. Deadline May 1. Rules and regulations at http://www.nhas.org. Contact: Sheila Charles, Historic & Archaeological Research Consultant at 883-6574 or Shearch@comcast.net
12. From the National Endowment for the Humanities: The upcoming deadline for the NEH 2007 Preservation Assistance Grants is May 15, 2007. These are grants of up to $5000 to support the preservation of materials, preservation planning and training and can be used to conduct surveys by a preservation professional, attend preservation workshops and training programs, and for consultations to develop a plan to address a specific preservation problem. Visit their web site at http://www.neh.gov.
Ann Sprague E-ssociate Editor AHSNH
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