Sun., July 8, 2-4pm. Images of Enfield, Part 2. Carolyn Smith, trustee and former Museum executive director, will share a selection of postcards, stereo views and images of North Enfield, Shaker Village, La Salette and Shaker Bridge. Bring your own Enfield images to add to the discussion. Free admission.

Sun., July 8, 4:00pm. Summer Strings Classical Concert. Members of the Upper Valley Music Center will perform this Summer Strings classical concert, directed by Bob Mark. Suggested donation $10.

Sat., July 21, 1pm-5pm. Art & Garden Tour. With map in hand, begin your tour in Historic Enfield Village where businesses, property owners and local gardeners have made the village blossom. Watch artisans at work in various gardens. Take advantage of “garden” discounts offered by many businesses. End your tour at Enfield Shaker Museum’s Herb Gardens to enjoy summery refreshments and bid on garden-related items at the silent auction. Tickets: $10 in advance, $12 day of event. Proceeds support Enfield Village Association and Enfield Shaker Museum. Rain or Shine. Contact EVA at 632-7197, eva@interdial.net.

Sun., July 22, 1-3pm. Bluegrass Concert with Southern Rail. Bring a blanket or lawn chairs to enjoy this concert on the hill. In case of rain, concert will be held in Stone Barn. Sponsored by the New England Foundation for the Arts. $10 in advance, $12.50 at the admissions booth on the hill.

Sat., July 28, 10am-4pm. Concurrent Workshops: Make a Spice Cabinet with Milk Paint Finish or a Traditional Floor Cloth. Learn how to make an opened faced herb cabinet with two adjustable shelves, finished with traditional milk paint OR: Design, paint and finish a traditional 2’ x 3’ floor cloth. Taught by artisans Dan & Betsey Grecoe. $60/member; $70 Non-Member. Register by July 24^th. For more info on any of these events, contact Enfield Shaker Museum at 632-4346, chosen.vale@valley.net, or visit http://www.shakermuseum.org.

2. From the Gilmanton Historical Society:

Tues., July 24, 7:00pm. The History of the Gilmanton Fire Department. Dave Russell, one-time Fire Chief, former Selectman and now State Representative, will talk on the history of the Gilmanton Fire Department, from the time it was an all-volunteer organization. Held at the Old Town Hall, NH Rte. 140, Gilmanton Ironworks. For info, contact Barbara Angevine 267-6132.

3. From the Laconia Historical & Museum Society:

On Exhibit June 30-Sept. 20. The Heart of a Collector. From the displays of autographs and model trains, to teapots to Yu-Go-Oh collectibles, this exhibition will showcase the collecting motivations of eight local residents. On display at the Laconia Public Library, 695 North Main Street, Laconia. The Library is open Mon-Thurs. 9:00am-8:00pm, Fri. 9:00am-6:00pm, Sat. 9:00am-4:00pm. For more info, call 527-1278 or visit http://www.laconiahistorical.org.

4. From the Lake Winnipesaukee Historical Society:

Wed., July 25 7pm-8pm. A New Hampshire Family in the Civil War. Presented by Dr. Alan Houston, based on the book entitled “Keep Up Good Courage” drawn from the correspondence of a Sandwich, NH family, in collaboration with the Sandwich Historical Society. Book signing after the presentation. Free & open to the public. Lake Winnipesaukee Museum, 503 Endicott St. No., Weirs, NH. 366-5950 or visit http://www.LakeWinnipesaukeeMuseum.org.

Sat., July 28 & Sun., July 29, 10am-5pm. Weirs Summer Arts & Crafts Fair. Presented by Castleberry Fairs & Festivals, on the 28,000 sq.ft. parking area behind the museum. Artisans, crafters, specialty food retailers, music. Rain or Shine. For further info, visit: http://www.castleberryfairs.com or call LWHS at 366-5950.

5. From the Meredith Historical Society:

Tues., July 10, 7:30pm. New Hampshire’s President Franklin Pierce Finds a New Place in History. Presented by Peter Wallner, Director of the Tuck Library, New Hampshire Historical Society.

Tues., Aug. 7, 7:30pm. What We Should Know About Islam. Presented by Chase F. Robinson, Professor of Islamic History, University of Oxford. Free and open to the public, held at the Main Street Museum.

Sat., Aug. 18, 2pm-5pm. Antique Appraisal Day. Paul Hough of Waukewan Antiques will appraise items as a fundraiser for the Meredith Historical Society at their Main Street Museum. $5 per item, or 3 items for $10. These events are held at Meredith Main Street Museum, 45 Main Street, Meredith. For more info, call 279-1190.

6. From the New Durham Historical Society:

Saturday, July 28 Annual Meetinghouse 5K Road Race Fundraiser. Registration begins 7:00am at the Farmington Fish & Game Club next to Sporto’s; race begins at 8:30am, immediately followed by a Kids’ Fun Run. Whether as a participant, volunteer, or spectator, all are welcome to this annual fundraiser that benefits the historic 1772 New Durham Meetinghouse.

Thursday, August 9, 7:30pm, Cemeteries around Lake Winnipesaukee.
Presented by Glenn Knoblock, author of a book of the same title, and held at the New Durham Public Library. There are 130 family cemeteries in New Durham and each is a valuable historical resource for researchers. Glenn Knoblock will discuss several of these family plots and examine them in the context of regional and state history. For info, contact NDHS President Cathy Orlowizc at 859-4643 or Mark Foynes at smfoynes@yahoo.com.

7. From the New Hampshire Farm Museum:

Sat., July 14 & Sun., July 15. 10am-4pm. Children’s Days. Make a wooden toy a tin lantern, a candle, grind corn, do the wash the old-fashioned way, listen to a story, get your face painted, pick a flower from the edible flower garden. Spinning and weaving demonstrations, hayrides, musical performances, farm games and more. $6 Adults, $3 Children, Members Free. For more info, visit http://www.farmuseum.org.

8. From the New London Historical Society:

On Exhibit June-October. A Barn Full of Memories: 75 Years of the New London Barn Playhouse. 179 Little Sunapee Road, New London. Open Sundays & Tuesdays 12:30-3:30pm.

9. From the Poore Family Homestead:

Sun., July 8, 1:00pm. Traditional Bluegrass Music Concert. Music provided by the Blake Mountain Band, playing a wide variety of music including bluegrass old-time country, French Canadian fiddle tunes, Gospel and even a little ‘Cajun. Bring a chair or a blank. Suggested Donation: $8 per adult, accompanied children under 12 free. For more info, visit http://www.poorefamily.homestead.com.

10. From the Remick Museum:

Sat., July 14, 10am-12noon. Mustard & Ketchups Workshops. Today most folks are familiar with only one kind of ketchup: tomato. Up to the end of the 19^th century, many different types of ketchup were commonplace. Learn how to prepare two of the most popular – cranberry and cucumber.

Sat., Aug. 11, 10am-12noon. Jams & Conserve Workshop. Using local fruits of the season, make delicious jams and conserve. Learn simple canning methods to store and preserve your creations. For further info, contact the Remick Museum at 800-686-6117, 323-7591, pr@remickmuseum.org or visit http://www.remickmuseum.org.

11. From the Salisbury Historical Society:

Tues., July 10, 7:00pm. Everyone Has a Story. Presented by Lois Plimpton of Laconia, recent recipient of the Doris Barnes Retired Educator Lifetime Achievement Award. The free program will provide help in getting your family history together. Open to the public, light refreshments will be served. Held at the Old Baptist Meetinghouse (home of the Salisbury Historical Society), Rte. 4, Salisbury

Sat., Aug. 11, 9am-3pm. Salisbury Old Home Day. A fun day of activities including a parade, Civil War encampment, artisan booths, kids games, raffles and horseshoes. A chicken barbeque served at 12 Noon and a White Elephant table to look for treasures. The Salisbury Historical Society Museum and meetinghouse will be open for viewing with new displays. Route 4, Salisbury, NH. For further info on these events, contact ldenonc@kear.tds.net.

12. From the Thompson-Ames Historical Society:

Mon., Aug. 6 7:30pm. A History of the Grange. Presented by John West, past Grand Master. Held at the Union Meetinghouse, 24 Belknap Mountain Road, Gilford, NH. Business meeting at 7:00pm with program starting at 7:30pm. For further info, visit http://www.gilfordhistoricalsociety.org or email thomames@worldpath.net.

OTHER

The American Association for State & Local History (AASLH) will held its 2007 Annual Meeting in Atlanta, Georgia, September 5 – 8. Register on-line by July 20^th and save $75. Visit http://www.aaslh.org or contact Gina Sawyer at 615-320-3203.

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