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AHSNH E-ssociate Vol. 5, No. 4 April 2009
If this month's submission of activities by our membership is any indication, 2009 is going to be a very busy, informative and fun year for New Hampshire's historical world! Please feel free to share this information with your members, friends or other associates.
MEMBER EVENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
1. From the American Independence Museum, Exeter: Sat., April 4. Tea with Mrs. Folsom. Reservations are being accepted for this birthday tea that celebrates the birthday of Felicity Merriman, fictional young patriot of the popular American Girl book series. Bring your doll. Four sessions will be held. Contact Stephanie at education@independencemuseum.org or call 603-772-2622.
Thurs., April 8. 10am-12pm. Call for Volunteers. This information and orientation session will be held for those interested in guided tours or assisting the AIM in a number of ways. Training for guides will be held April 15-22.
Sat., April 18. The Midnight Ride Costume Ball. Join AIM for a gala evening of dinner, dancing and a short auction of high quality items. Revolutionary-era costumes encouraged (or cocktail attire). This exciting new event will benefit AIM's education programs and will be held at The Exeter Inn. For more details, call Julie at 603-772-2622, jtiebout@independencemuseum.org or http://www.independencemuseum.org.
2. From the Centre Harbor Historical Society: Sat., April 18, 9am. Spruce up at the Schoolhouse Museum. All are welcome to come and help CHS clean up the museum in anticipationof 2009 activities.
Thurs., April 23, 7pm. NH Lilacs. Presented by Guy Guinta, chairman of the Governor's Lilac & Wildflower Commission that beautifies the state's highways and intersections. Free & open to the public. Schoolhouse Museum, 94 Dane Road (Rte. 25B).
For more information, contact Seth Ira Stearns at 603-279-1236 or libertyhill@metrocast.net
3. From the Historical Society of Cheshire County, Keene: Fri., April 17. Field Trip to Rudyard Kipling's Home "Naulakha" in Dummerston, VT. Built in 1892-93, the abandoned property was rescued by the Landmark Trust USA in 1992 and is a National Historic Landmark. Kipling helped to design this house which provided a peaceful location for his writing. Spectacular view of the Connecticut River valley and NH mountains. Car pool leaving from HSCC, 246 Main St, at 12 noon. Space is limited. $12/members; $16/nonmembers. Reserve you place by calling 603-352-1895.
Fri., April 3, 7:30pm. "Two Old Friends" Concert. Mac McHale and Emery Hutchins will perform a unique combination of Celtic and American traditional music and explore the connection between these two genres. The performance is in conjunction with the feature exhibit at HSCC entitled "Actors on the Early American Stage: 1790-World War I," on display until April 4 sponsored by the NH Humanities Council and the Monadnock Folklore Society. Free and open to the public. The Historical Society of Cheshire County, located at 246 Main Street in Keene, is open to the public on Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 9am to 4pm, Wednesday from 9am to 9pm and Saturday from 9am to 12pm. For further information, contact the Historical Society at 352-1895 or view its website at www.hsccnh.org. 4. From the Exeter Historical Society: Beginning April 2. Unlocking the Past: A Local History Enrichment Course. Geared for students aged 9-11 who have an interest in history. The course will meet on Thursdays at 3:45pm for one hour per week for 8 weeks, with the exception of school vacation, and cover life in the Exeter area for the past 350 years. Taught by Deborah Kanner, a NH state-certified teacher with a master's degree in history. $75/child or $25/child for those with a Family Membership.
Tues., April 7, 7:30pm. New England: Myth or Reality. Join EHS for a presentation by Edie Clark. Layers of myth-making are responsible for a New England (both real and imagined) that has its roots in romantic idealism and hard-nosed pragmatism. How to sort it out? Investigate the work of the myth-makers: Robert Frost, Wallace Nutting, Norman Rockwell and Yankee Magazine. Co-sponsored by the NH Humanities Council. Free & open to the public.
Held at EHS, 47 Front St. 603-778-2335, info@exeterhistory.org or http://www.exeterhistory.org to register.
5. From the Franklin Historical Society: Thurs., April 2, 7pm. Society Meeting & Franklin Fire Department Museum Tour. The tour will be accompanied by a discussion of the history of fire fighting in Franklin led by former Deputy Fire Chief Steven Foley. Regular society business meeting to follow. For additional details on upcoming programs and events, visit http://www.histsoc.org/nh/fhs.
6. From the Horatio Colony House Museum, Keene: Tues., April 7, 6pm. Concert Band Music from the Colony House Collection of Recorded Sound. Keene State College Music History Professor Joseph Darby & HCH Museum Director Anita Carroll-Weldon will introduce you to the museum's extensive wax cylinder collection, focusing on the late 19th century concert band recordings. Some played on the museum's original "Graphophone." To be held at the Harry Davis Room, Redfern Arts Center, Keene State College. Free.
Thurs., April 30, 4pm. 3rd Annual American Girl Tea. In collaboration with the youth department at Keene Public Library and based on the American Girl book series. Participants will master a traditional Victorian craft, learn how to set a proper dinner table, and dine on herb tea and tea-time goodies. At the Horatio Colony House. Reservations required. Free.
The Horatio Colony House Museum & Nature Preserve, 199 Main St., Keene, NH. colonymuseum@webryders.com, 603-352-0460 or http://www.horatiocolonymuseum.org.
7. From the Laconia Historical & Museum Society: Now - April 30. Got Skis Exhibit. The history of skiing in the Lakes Region is on exhibit at the Laconia Public Library. Co-curated by Laconia High School seniors Brittany Legassie and Azra Karabegovic as part of the society's first youth curator program. lhmslpl@metrocast.net, 603-527-1278 or http://laconiahistorical.org.
Laconia Historical is now on Facebook. Become a friend and catch a peek at some of their behind-the-scenes projects and events. Go to Facebook and search for "Laconia Historical." Join their group "Kickin' It Old School with Laconia Historical" and show your support of local history.
8. From the Meredith Historical Society: Fri., April 7, 12pm. Pot Luck Luncheon. Bring your own place setting and a favorite pot luck dish. Plans for the coming year will be discussed. Held at the Congregational Church Hall, Highland St. For more information, 603-279-1190 or http://www.MHSweb.org.
9. From the Mont Vernon Historical Society: Thurs., April 9, 7:30pm. NH & the War for Independence. Robert Rowe, author, retired attorney and currently a member of the NH House of Representatives, will provide a talk on events that took place in NH before and during the War for Independence. Held in the meeting room, Mont Vernon Town Hall, Main St. Free and open to the public. Co-sponsored by the Friends of the Daland Memorial Library. Contact MVHS Museum Curator Sandy Kent at 603-673-2886 or the Daland Library at 603-673-7888.
10. From the Moultonborough Historical Society: Mon., April 13, 7pm. The History of the Moultonborough Grange. Presented by Beverley Person, a past Master and present Secretary of the Grange. Held at the Moultonborough Library with refreshments served after the program. A short society meeting will be held prior to the presentation. For more information, visit http://www.moultonboroughhistory.org.
11. From the NH Aviation Historical Society, Manchester: Sat., April 18, 2pm. Flight Into Hell, a presentation by Don Bourassa on the costly bomber raid on the Ploesti Oil fields during WWII.
Sat., April 25, 2pm. How Moxie Helped Win WWII, a presentation by Merrill Lewis, President of the New England Moxie Congress, featuring the influence of the NH-made soda during WWII years.
These presentations will be held at the Aviation Museum of New Hampshire and complement the current exhibits of Manchester Airport history during WWII and notables in NH aviation. All programs free to the public. For directions and other information, visit http://www.nhahs.org or email avmuseum1@myfairpoint.net
12. From the New Hampshire Boat Museum, Wolfeboro: Sat., April 18, 6pm. Ice Out Dinner. Hear about the museum's 2009 events and activities at this cabin fever reliever to be held at Club 59, Kingswood Golf Course. Cash bar, hot hors d'oeuvres at 6pm. Dinner at 7pm with choice of entree. A mini-live auction will be held after the dinner with many summer fun activities on the auction block. For details, visit http://www.nhbm.org/events.
The NH Boat Museum is now accepting applications for its Summer Boat Building Program. Different classes designed for youth, families, and women-only provided by experts. Ordered by the museum, choose from the following kits: canoe, kayak, Opti sailboat or Bevin's skiff. Youth financial aid available. Register now at http://www.nhbm.org/programs.
The NH Boat Museum is actively seeking donations and consignments for its annual New England Vintage Boat Auction to be held on Sat., July 18, including vintage or classic wooden boats, fiberglass boats, canoes, kayaks, sailboats, and other smaller items such as sporting or boating-related items, camp or lake memorabilia. Donations are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.
The NH Boat Museum is located at 397 Center St., Wolfeboro Falls, on Route 28/109, 2 miles from downtown Wolfeboro on a 12 acre site formerly part of the Allen A Resort. The museum will open for the season on Sat., May 23. For more information, visit http://www.nhbm.org, 603-569-4554 or museum@nhbm.org.
13. From the Peterborough Historical Society: Sat., April 18, 5:30pm. Historic Sampler Dinner. The annual historic dinner fundraiser will offer a main dish, side dish, bread and dessert from the 18th, 19th, and 20th centuries, with cooking facts, lore and history woven throughout the evening. Wine and hors d'oeuvres in the museum before the dinner that will be served at 6:30pm in Bass Hall. $50 per person. Proceeds to benefit the society's operating fund. Seating is limited. Reservations required by calling 603-924-3235.
14. From the Sandwich Historical Society: The Sandwich Historical Society is seeking donations for a silent auction as part of its first annual fundraiser, entitled "Sandwich Collects" on Sat., May 2nd, that will provide a close-up view of some privately held collectibles and collections with opportunity to meet its owners. Please note that the silent auction items will not include the guests' items. If you have auction items you'd like to donate for the silent auction, contact Matt Powers at directorshs@earthlink.net.
15. From the Wright Museum, Wolfeboro: Sun., April 5, 2pm. From the Flintlock to M1 Garand: A History of American Firearms. Presented by Randy Cook, a collector of American militaria.This exploration of American firearms will span the centuries and chronicle the evolution of military technology from the Colonial era through the 20th century. The technological developments of the art of warfare and the war experience of the foot soldier will also be considered.
Sun., April 19, 2pm. John Stark - American Hero. Patriots Day Lecture & Book Signing. Presented by Ben Z. Rose, author of "John Stark - Maverick Hero." Stark's immortal words "Live Free or Die" adorn the license plates of the state he loved. As a prisoner of the Indians and a Colonel during the French and Indian War, Stark learned hard lessons that he put to use as a General during the American Revolution. His dedication to the idea of human liberty and his willingness to fight to defend it would later be expressed in all who answered the call to uphold his legacy.
Sun., April 26, 2pm. The SS Mount Washington in WWII. Presented by David Warren, Wright Museum Librarian. By the late 1800s, the steamboat was transporting 60,000 passengers each season and graced the waters until it burned in 1939. Its replacement made its maiden voyage the following summer, but America's involvement in WWII saw the removal of its engine for use by the US Navy. The present M/S Mount Washington is a proud continuation of this long historical legacy.
Admission for these Sunday afternoon lectures is $5/nonmembers; free to members. The Wright Museum of World War II History is located at 77 Center St., Wolfeboro. For more information, contact 603-569-1212, info@wrightmuseum.org, http//:www.wrightmuseum.org.
RESOURCES & WORKSHOPS
A Commissioner's Roundtable on Cultural & Heritage Tourism will take place immediately following the Governor's Conference on Tourism on Wed., May 5 12:30-2:30pm at Waterville Valley Resort. The program will be: Utilizing New Methods for Promoting & Marketing Cultural & Heritage Tourism. Bring your own refreshments. RSVP to Shelly Angers, Communications Coordinator, NH DCR, shelly.angers@dcr.nh.gov or call 603-271-3136.
Ann W. Sprague, Editor The E-ssociate
The E-ssociate is the on-line newsletter of the Association of Historical Societies of New Hampshire (AHSNH). It promotes news of its member societies and provides other information that may benefit membership when space is available. Please send submission requests to annsprague@historicalsocietiesnh.org by the 15th of the month, for dissemination on or about the 1st of the following month. Please let us know of any changes, additions or removals to this AHSNH distribution 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.
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