|
AHSNH E-ssociate, Vol. 4, No. 5 May 2008
Enjoy hearing about the many historical activities taking place in New Hampshire this month. The Workshops & Other Resources section is after the Events listing.
With increased interest around the state and updated AHSNH membership information, this monthly newsletter is now being sent to over 500 contacts around the state, primarily organizations who then send it on to their staff and/or membership. This provides great exposure for our members' events. If you wish to become a member and promote your events and activities, visit the AHSNH website at http://www.historicalsocietiesnh.org to sign up. Thank you for your support.
EVENTS
1. From the Bedford Historical Society: Wed., May 1, 7:30pm. Bedford Education Then & Now. Bedford Historian Doris Spurway and School Board Member Cindy Chagnon will show how the education system has evolved from the 1700's through today. Bedford High School. Free & open to the public. http://www.geocities.com/bedfordhistoricalsoc.
2. From the Belmont Historical Society: Fri., May 16, 7pm. Better than a Poke in the Eye by author and humorist Rebecca Rule. Belmont Corner Meeting House, Fuller St., Belmont Village. Free & open to the public. Sponsored by a NH Humanities Council grant. 524-2543 or belmonthistory@gmail.com.
3. From the Centre Harbor Historical Society, Center Harbor: Thurs., May 22, 7pm. Rebecca Rule. Come and laugh over the yarns that to the outsider may seem strange but to the natives, very real. A NH Humanities Council program. Schoolhouse Museum, 94 Dane Rd. (Rte. 25B), Center Harbor. 253-6746 or http://www.chhistory.com
4. From the Historical Society of Cheshire County: Fri., May 9, 10am-6pm, & Sat., May 10, 9am-1pm. 8th Annual Book Sale. Stock up on your reading materials - a local book dealer has made a generous contribution of used books for this fundraising event. Members and friends are encouraged to supplement the supply by donations of additional books on history, antiques, cookbooks, nature, travel, recent fiction and more. (Please deliver donations by May 7.)
Now through May 15. Civil War Exhibit - The Twitchell Collection. Civil War artifacts belonging to Dr. George B. Twitchell, one of Keene's most active and well known 19th century citizens, donated by his great-great-grandson - a generous contribution that adds to the Society's already outstanding Civil War holdings.
Wed., May 14, 4-8pm. Teacher Research Night. The Director of Education will be available to work with any educator who is looking to use local history in a classroom project. Contact Tom Haynes at dired@hsccnh.org.
HSCC is locted at 246 Main St., Keene, and is open Tues., Thurs., Fri. 9am-4pm, Wed. 9am-9pm, and Sat. 9am - 12noon. Call 352-1895 or email hscc@hsccnh.org.
5. From Enfield Shaker Museum: Sat. May 17. Shaker Dinner. Museum Executive Chef Betsy Oppenneer, a member of the International Association of Culinary Professionals with clients and television appearances nationwide, will entertain guests with a delicious Shaker style menu. $30/member; $35/nonmember. Pre-registration required. 447 NH Route 4A, Enfield. 632-4346 or chosenvale@shakermuseum.org.
6. From the Exeter Historical Society: Tues., May 6, 7pm. 80th Birthday Celebration. Join the festivities with birthday cake and a presentation by Carl Lindblade entitled "New Hampshire - A State of Mind," a humorous look at NH from the time of King George II to the present. Free & open to the public. 47 Front St., Exeter. 778-2335, info@exeterhistory.org, or http://www.exeterhistory.org.
7. From the Franklin Historical Society: Thurs., May 1, 7pm. Laconia State School 1901-1991: Understanding Our Past to Create a Better Future for People with Disabilities. Presented by Gordon DuBois from the New Hampton Historical Society in the upstairs meeting room of the Franklin Public Library, 310 Central St., Franklin. Free & open to the public. Regular business meeting will follow with an update on the Webster/Tay House negotiations.
Sat., May 10, 10am-2pm. Franklin Community Day. FHS will be sharing a table in front of the Franklin Opera House, affording you the opportunity to tour the Opera House, ask about membership, and purchase a historical society t-shirt, book button or magnet. http://www.histsoc.org/NH/FHS.
8. From the Laconia Historical & Museum Society: Mon., May 19, 7pm. Sprightly Steps: New Hampshire's Contra & Square Dancing Traditions. Presented by Adam Boyce.
Wed., May 21. "Je t'aime Laconia" Opening Reception. A new exhibit in honor of the 400th anniversary of Quebec and in celebration of French Canadian Culture in the Laconia area.
Free & open to the public, these events will be held at the Laconia Public Library in downtown Laconia. 527-1278, lhmslpl@metrocast.net or http://www.laconiahistory.org
9. From the Lake Winnipesaukee Historical Society: Wed., May 28, 7pm. The Libby Museum. Patricia Smith, Libby Museum Director, will share the story of the Libby Museum in Wolfeboro. Dr. Henry Libby's collections include Lakes Region wildlife, Abenaki Indian artifacts and unique items from around the world. Free & open to the public. Lake Winnipesaukee Museum, Rte 3 (503 Endicott St., No.), Weirs Beach, NH. 366-5950 or http://www.LakeWinnipesaukeeMuseum.org.
10. From the Meredith Historical Society: Tues., May 6, 7:30pm. Dressing a Colonial Lady. Adam & Mary Spencer present authentic 18th century style clothing as Mistress Mary dresses for afternoon tea. Free & open to the public. Meredith Main Street Museum.
The MHS museums are opening for the season. Main Street Museum, 45 Main St., Meredith, will be open Memorial Day - Columbus Day Wed.-Sat., 11am-4pm. The Farm Museum, Winona Rd., Meredith will be open mid-June - Labor Day Wed. & Sat. 12noon-4pm, through Columbus Day Sat. 12noon-4pm. 279-1190 or http://www.MHSWeb.org.
11. From the Milford Historical Society: Sat., May 3, 7pm. There's A Meeting Here Tonight! The story of America's first traveling family singers - the Hutchinson Family of NH. The great showman PT Barnum will narrate an evening full of music, drama, dance, games and juggling guaranteeing entertainment for all ages. Hutchinson Family memorabilia and and museum objects from the MHS collections. The Amato Center, 56 Mont Vernon St., Milford. $5/person; tickets for sale at: Wadleigh Memorial Library, Nashua St.; Toadstool Books in Lorden Plaza; and Just Read Books, South St., Milford. http://www.amatocenter.org/tickets.
12. From the New Market Historical Society: Sat., May 17, 3pm. Dedication Ceremony for the new state historical marker at the Cheswell Graveyard on Route 152, Newmarket. Color guard, guest speakers. Co-sponsored by the NH Old Graveyard Association. Rain or Shine. The graveyard is located at 206 1/2 South Main St., Newmarket near the high school. http://www.historicalsocietiesnh.org/newmarket.
13. Westmoreland Historical Society: Mon., May 5, 7pm. Architecture Styles in Westmoreland. Architects Don Watson and Richard Monahan, Jr., will present a slide show and discussion on the various styles of architecture found in Westmoreland houses. A book entitled "Homes of Westmoreland" will be published by the historical society within the year. Fellowship Hall, Rte. 63, Westmoreland. Free & open to the public. 399-7075.
14. From the Wright Museum, Wolfeboro: Mon., May 26, 12noon. Memorial Day Dedication. Rev. David Lindsay, Harold Chamberlain, American Legion Post 18, and Congressman Jeb Bradley will host a brief ceremony celebrating the contributions of American veterans. 77 Center St., Wolfeoboro. 569-1212 or info@wrightmuseum.org.
WORKSHOPS & OTHER RESOURCES
Sat., May 3, 9am-12noon. Genealogical Workshop in Monadnock Region. Co-hosted by the Ashuelot Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) and the Historical Society of Cheshire County. Learn how to start and conduct your own research, learn more about the DAR and the resources available at HSCC. HSCC, 246 Main Street, Keene. Free. To register, contact Verne Greene at 352-1073 or Tom Haynes at 352-1895 or dired@hsccnh.org.
Sat., May 17, 10am-11am. The Mayflower Society Genealogy Workshop, Holiday Inn, Main St., Concord. To assist those seeking proof of lineage to a Mayflower passenger. Society historians will review paperwork, answer questions concerning Mayflower-related ancestry, or provide assistance to those making application to the NH Mayflower Society. Open business meeting & luncheon will follow with guest speaker Russell Bastedo, NH State Curator. $19.95 includes lunch (choice of chicken marsala or baked haddock). Pre-registration required. Contact historian@nhmayflower.org or visit http://nhmayflower.org.
Wed., May 7, 9am-4pm. An Introduction to Oral History, A Beginner's Workshop hosted by the NH Archives Group at the Seacoast Science Center, 570 Ocean Blvd., Rye, NH 03870, 436-8043. $20/member, student, senior; $25/nonmember. Pre-registration required. Contact nharchivesgroup@gmail.com.
Wed., May 7, 1-3pm. The Commissioner's Roundtable on Cultural & Heritage Tourism hosted by the NH Department of Cultural Resources & the NH Division of Travel & Tourism Development at the Mount Washington Resort, Bretton Woods. Free. Contact shelly.angers@dcr.nh.gov or visit http://www.nh.gov/nhculture.
Free Museum Cases Looking for a Few Good Homes. Annalee Dolls in Meredith has free display cases they would like to give away before the end of May. Cases have lights and glass doors and some measure as large as 6' wide x 7' high. Hurry while supplies last. Call Monday-Friday 8am to 4pm 603-707-5387, the direct line for Heather Smith.
Sun., May 4, 4-8pm. Preservation Family Picnic. Celebrating 30 years of Preservation friendships and the retirement of Christine Fonda Rankie. Hosted by Lynne Monroe and Frank Whittemore at their Adirondack style home, Sunny Knoll, in Kensington. Casual, potluck supper and a bit of music. Newcomers & families welcome. RSVP 778-1799 or lemonroe@comcast.net.
The Jaffrey Center (NH) Historic District is exploring the replacement of the Town's mercury vapor streetlights with more energy efficient lighting and is seeking feedback from other communities re similar situations/challenges and resolutions. Robert Stephenson, PO Box 435, Jaffrey, NH 03452, 603-352-6066 or rs41@comcast.net.
The NH Division of Historical Resources is seeking a qualified consultant to perform an interpretive assessment of the structural and architectural elements commonly referred to as the Old State House currently in storage in Concord, NH. Contact Peter Michaud at 603-271-3583, peter.michaud@dcr.nh.gov or visit http://www.nh.gov/nhdr.
June 16-21. Program in New England Studies presented by Historic New England. An intensive learning experience with lectures, workshops and behind-the-scenes tours. $1,350 fee includes all lectures, admissions, guided tours, transportation to and from special visits and excursions, daily breakfast, lunch and evening receptions. Limited to 25 participants. Contact HNE Exhibitions Manager Ken Turino at 617-227-3957, ext. 246, Joanne Flaherty at jflaherty@historicnewengland.org or visit http://HistoricNewEngland.org.
New England Museum Association (NEMA) is offering a variety of workshops this month (listed below), with fees ranging from $35 to $55 per person. Contact NEMA at 781-641-0013 or visit http://nemanet.org.
Fri., May 2. Head Out of Your House: Moving Your Site & Yourself Out into the Big Wide World. Middlesex Canal Museum, North Billerica, MA.
Mon., May 12. Evaluation: What, When & Why. Old Sturbridge Village, Sturbridge, MA
Mon., May 19. Put Your Best Foot Forward: Practical Training for Frontline Staff & Managers. Fitchburg Art Museum, Fitchburg, MA.
Thurs., May 29. Membership, Development, PR & Marketing Annual Meeting. National Heritage Museum, Lexington, MA
Fri., May 30. Yankee Ingenuity: Building a Museum Workshop to Save Money. Museum of Science, Boston, MA.
The American Association of State & Local History (AASLH) has recently sent out several emails regarding a variety of workshops, a Performance Management Program, The History Channel grant, discounted book offers, and employment opportunities. Visit their website at http://www.aaslh.org.
Ann W. Sprague, Editor The E-ssociate Association of Historical Societies of New Hampshire
The E-ssociate is an on-line newsletter of the Association of Historical Societies of New Hampshire (AHSNH) that promotes news of its member societies and other information that may benefit the membership when space is available. Please send notices by the 15th of the month to annsprague@historicalsocietiesnh.org for dissemination on or about the 1st of the following month. Please let us know of any changes, additions or removals to this AHSNH email list.
AHSNH is a nonprofit organization that undertakes activities to promote the interests of its member societies and encourages the study and understanding of New Hampshire history. To become a member, to find your local historical society, or for other information, visit the web site at: http://www.historicalsocietiesnh.org.
###
|