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AHSNH E-ssociate Vol. 5, No. 5 May 2009
1. From the Belmont Historical Society: May 15, 7pm. NH Gravestones. Presented by UNH Professor David Watters, Director of the New England Center for Culture. Free & open to the public. A NH Humanities Council Program. Corner Meeting House, Belmont. belmonthistory@gmail.com
2. From the Centre Harbor Historical Society: Thurs., May 28, 7pm. Meredith Village "Non-Walking" Tour. Presented by Ann Sprague, who takes her village walking tour off the road and into the Schoolhouse Museum. Hear the history of some of Meredith's downtown buildings and the people behind them, including personal anecdotes from her family's 200 year history in town. 94 Dane Rd (Rte. 25B), Center Harbor. libertyhill@metrocast.net or http://www.chhistory.org.
3. From the Historical Society of Cheshire County, Keene: Sat., May 2, 10am-2pm. Antiques Appraisal Day. Presented by Skinner Auctioneers & Appraisers. Items limited to 3. $10/item or $25/3. Proceeds to benefit HSCC.
Fri., May 8, 10am-6pm & Sat., May 9, 9am-1pm. 9th Annual Used Book Sale. A local book dealer has contributed many used books that include history, antiques, cookbooks, nature travel, recent hardcover fiction and other topics. About 2,000 volumes for $1 each, and a quality selection of higher priced books.
Sat., May 16. "Coming to Cheshire County: The Immigrant Experience, 1860-1930." Families came to southwest NH from Finland, French Canada, Greece, Ireland and Italy. This new exhibit, on display through Sept. 26, will share immigration patterns, jobs and more from stories and artifacts of local families and the society's collections. Open to the public on Tues., Thurs. & Fri 9am-4pm, Wed. 9am-9pm, & Sat., 9am-12noon. At the Exhibit Hall, HSCC.
The Wyman Tavern Museum, one of Keene's most historic structures, will open for another full season of programs and activities beginning on May 5th. Open by appointment throughout May, from June 4 - Sept. 5, the Tavern will be open Thurs.-Sat., 11am-4pm as well as by appointment. The Tavern was built by Captain Isaac Wyman in 1762 and operated as a tavern by the Wyman family for 40 years. The first meeting of the Dartmouth College trustees was held here on Oct. 22, 1770.
The DVD on "Trolleys, Trains & Flyers: Rail Travel in the Monadnock Region" is available for sale at HSCC and other locations in Keene. $15. Proceeds support the Reflections Project.
For more information, contact HSCC, 246 Main St., Keene, at 603-352-1895, http://www.hsccnh.org or dired@hsccnh.org
4. From the Enfield Shaker Museum: Fri., May 22 & Sat., May 23, 8am-2pm. Benefit Yard Sale. A huge sale offering books, furniture, household items and more. Held at the museum's 1849 Stone Mill, 447 NH Rte. 4A, Enfield. 603-632-4346, http://www.shakermuseum.org, enfieldshakermuseum@yahoo.com
5. From the Franklin Historical Society: Thurs., May 7, 7pm. Webster/Tay House at Webster Place. A meeting to concentrate on determining the immediate needs to make this historic dwelling live up to its rich heritage. All welcome. Held at the Webster/Tay House off Route 3 at Webster Place. http://www.histsoc.org/NH/FHS.
6. From The Horatio Colony House Museum & Nature Preserve, Keene: Fri., May 1 4:30pm-6:00pm. "Buddhist & Hindu Images: Understanding Sacred Beliefs" Opening Reception. In collaboration with the Mariposa Museum, this new exhibit will include metal images from China, Japan, Korea, India, Thailand and Tibet and give an overview of two of the world's oldest religions, on displlay through Oct. 15. Horatio Colony House Museum is open Wed.-Sat., 11am-4pm. Free.
Sat., May 2, 12pm-3pm. Annual Quest Fest. Like a treasure hunt with maps, riddles and pictures to lead you through special places. Starts at the Horatio Colony House and goes throughout downtown Keene and out into farms and woodland. Come back to the museum for snacks and awards at 2:30pm. Free. Horatio Colony House, 199 Main St., Keene. 603-352-0460, http://www.horatiocolonymuseum.org or colonymuseum@webryders.com.
7. From the Laconia Historical & Museum Society: Mon., May 18, 7pm. Victorian Mourning Program. Presenters Evelyn Auger and Linda Salatiello will be attired in Victorian and Edwardian period mourning dress and discuss the significance and symbolism of mourning dress, prints, jewelry, and burial practices, with some rituals still used today. Free.
Thurs., May 21, 11am-4pm. "A Face in the Crowd." Help identify people, places and events from the LHMS photographs collection, mainly from 1970s and 1980s.
Both events will be held at the Laconia Public Library. 603-527-1278, lhmslpl@metrocast.net or http://www.laconiahistorical.org.
8. From the Meredith Historical Society: Tues., May 5, 7:30pm. Foreign Exchange Program. Students from Poland, Spain, Bolivia, Belgium and Brazil, currently attending Inter-Lakes High School and Moultonborough Academy will compare their experiences here with those in their native countries. Free. Held at the Main Street Museum, 45 Main St., Meredith. The Main Street Museum will open for the season on Memorial Day Weekend, Wed.-Sat. 11am-4pm. 603-279-1190. http://MHSweb.org.
The Meredith Historical Society seeks donations of antiques, collectables and restaurant or business discounts or merchandise for their 1st Annual Auction of Antiques & Collectibles to be held on Aug. 15, 10am-1pm. Call 603-986-0855 for pick-ups.
9. From the New Hampshire Boat Museum, Wolfeboro: Sat., May 23, 10am-4pm. Opening Day. The Museum opens for the season with new exhibits including "The Lady of the Lake" model by David Warren of Melvin Village, "Day Off" 1938 sailing sloop from the Massabesic Yacht Club, courtesy of the Manchester Historic Association, and others. Hours will be Mon.-Sat., 10am-4pm & Sun., 12pm-4pm. 603-569-4554, museum@nhbm.org or http://www.nhbm.org
10. From the NH Mayflower Society: Sat., May 9, 12:45pm. "Pilgrim Mania in the Granite State: The Making of a Mistaken Identity." Presented by Charles Clark, Emeritus Professor of History and Hayes Chair in the Humanities at UNH. In 1823, a gala celebration in Portsmouth, intended to mark the bicentennial of the settlement of NH, focused instead on the Pilgrim Fathers. Clark will present an illustrated lecture on comical details and invite comments from the audience. Free. A NH Humanities Council Program. Held at The Red Blazer, Manchester St., Concord (Exit 13 off I-93).
11. From the New Hampshire Preservation Alliance, Concord: Tues., May 12, 4:30-6:30pm. NHPA Annual Preservation Achievement Awards. Join NHPA for the 2009 announcement and its 20th anniversary celebration of these awards. Special Guest Fritz Wetherbee. Held at the City Auditorium, 2 Prince St., Concord. For more information, bt@nhpreservation.org 603-224-2281. or http://www.nhpreservation.org.
12. From the New London Historical Society: Wed., May 6, 7pm. "The Mill System & Industrialization - From Scytheville to Manchester, NH to Manchester, England." Presented by Dr. Sandra LeBeau, historian, teacher and researcher. A look at industrialization and the lives of workers in New London and Manchester. Admission: $4/members; $6/nonmembers. New London Historical Society Meeting House.
Sat., May 9, 10am-2pm. Walking Tour of Scytheville/Elkins. Stroll through the village and hear highlights on the 19th and early 20th century history, including the impact of the New London Scythe Company and changes throughout the years. $3 admission. Pre-registration required: 603-769-9782.
Tues., May 26, 4pm. "Turn of Two Centuries: The Historic Summer Cottages of Lake Sunapee." Presented by Nancy Dutton and Midge Eliassen, historians. Unique slide presentation, including anecdotes, history and people of the early summer cottages,. Sponsored by the Lake Sunapee Protective Association. Free. Held at Knowlton House, Sunapee Harbor.
Wed., May 27, 4pm. "New Hampshire Then & Now." Presented by Peter Randall, photographer. Documenting the changes in the cityscape and landscape of NH through archival photographs and matching contemporary photographs. Free. Sponsored by The Fells and the NH Humanities Council. Held at the Newbury Town Offices.
For more information on the "Partners Around Lake Sunapee" programs, contact NLHS at info@newlondonhistoricalsociety.org.
13. From the Sandwich Historical Society: Sat., May 2, 7pm. "Sandwich Collects" and Silent Auction. Guests to this annual fundraiser will get a close-up view of some privately held collectibles and have the opportunity to meet their owners. Guests are also encouraged to bring their own items to this event for display and informal discussion. Silent auction items will be on-hand for bidding (silent auction do not include the guests' items). $15/individual or $25/couple, includes light food, desserts and beverages. RSVP required. Call 603-284-6269. Held at the Benz Center, Sandwich.
14. From the Weare Historical Society: May 8, 7pm. "Music in My Pocket: Family Fun in Folk Music." Musician Jeff Warner will perform traditional American songs from an era prior to the radio. Co-hosted by the Weare Public Library and held at the Weare Town Hall. Free. A NH Humanities Council program. For more information, call 603-529-2044.
15. From the Wentworth-Gardner & Tobias Lear Houses, Portsmouth: Sun., May 17, 12-4pm. Antique Appraisal Day. Bring in items to be appraised by Maureen Boyd of Eliot, Maine, and Dan Olmstead of Newfield's, NH. $5/items or $12/three.
16. From the Wright Museum, Wolfeboro: The Wright Museum opens for the season on Fri., May 1. Hours: Mon. - Sat., 10am-4pm, & Sun., 12-4pm. 77 Center St., Wolfeboro. http://www.wrightmuseum.org.
INQUIRIES, WORKSHOPS, & CONFERENCES
17. The Grantham Historical Society is looking for information from other NH societies who may have computers available to the public for research. GHS shares space with the Grantham Town Archives who have their own computer with vital statistics and other information useful to genealogical researchers. GHS is debating whether a separate resource would be useful and, if so, what kinds of information could be stored in it. If any readers have experience with this, particularly regarding what kinds of information are made available to the public, please contact Patricia.Andrews@valley.net.
18. You are invited to the Commissioner's Roundtable on Cultural & Heritage Tourism on Wed., May 6,12:30-2:30pm, Waterville Valley Resort. Join NH Cultural & Heritage Tourism professionals to discuss "Utilizing New Methods for Promoting & Marketing Cultural & Heritage Tourism." Special Guests: Celia Phillips, NH Lodging & Restaurant Association and Katie McQuaid, nh365.org. RSVP to Shelly Anger, NH Department of Cultural Resources at shelly.angers@dcr.nh.gov, 603-271-3136 or http://www.nh.gov/nhculture.
19. The New Hampshire Preservation Alliance will host a series of workshops in May:
Sat., May 2, 12:45pm-2pm. "Neighborhood Heritage Districts: What Are They & How Can My Community Establish One?" Are you concerned about change in your community, but not sure that a traditional historic district is the right option? Learn more at this workshop. Radisson Hotel, Center of NH, Manchester.
Sat., May 2, 2:15pm-3:30pm. "Heritage Commissions: Why Your Town Needs One!" Could your town use an advocacy group to advise land-use boards on historic resources? Need volunteers who can help identify and preserve historic structures? Need ways to raise money to preserve historic town-owned buildings? Hear how Heritage Commissions can be effective and easy to implement. Radisson Hotel, Center of NH, Manchester.
Sat., May 9, 10:30am-12:30pm. Town-wide Barn Survey Workshop. A "how to" session on the best practices in conducting a barn survey and creating awareness of your community's agricultural heritage. The NH Division of Historical Resources will explain requirements for their statewide barn survey database. Workshop includes an illustrated lecture on NH Barn architecture and a tour of an 18th c. barn. NHPA members - $15, nonmembers - $20 or $15 each if 2 or more attendees are from the same town. Bedford Public Library, 3 Meetinghouse Road, Bedford, NH.
Sat., May 30, 10am-12pm. Painting Your Historic Home. John Thompson of JLT Painting, Laconia, will offer guidance and best practice tips, covering architectural styles and color palettes, safety practices, etc. NHPA members - $15, nonmembers - $25. Membership Special (program & 1 year membership) - $25.
To register, contact the NH Preservation Alliance at 603-224-2281 or visit http://www.nhpreservation.org for more information.
20. The New Hampshire Archives Group will holds a Spring Workshop on Archives: Issues & Models at the Dublin Town Library, Main Street, Dublin on Wed., May 6. 9:30am-2:30pm. A variety of sessions include Preserving Family Records, Collection Management, Creating a Public/Private Archives and more, including the NHAG Annual Meeting. For more information, contact NHAG c/o Sullivan Public Library Archives, PO Box 92, Sullivan, NH 03445.
21. The NH Community Development Finance Authority will hold "Upstairs Downtown," an initiative created to help owners reclaim and reuse vacant upper floors. This award-winning workshop is designed for building owners, contractors, architects, city officials, preservationists and downtown professional to help reclaim and reuse vacant upper floor spaces and turn them into income-producing properties. To be held on Thurs., June 4, 8am-7:30pm, at the New Hampshire Historical Society, 30 Park St., Concord, NH. $75 includes workshop, lunch and downtown Concord tour. RSVP by Fri., May 29 to Sarah DiSano, CDFA Downtown Resource Manager at sdisano@nhcdfa.org.
22. Historic New England announces the following upcoming programs:
Folk Art Immersion Weekend, Thurs., May 14- Sun., May 17, takes participants on four days of tours and lectures featuring superb collections and top experts. Explore the origins of Folk Art, paintings, hooked rugs, painted furniture and other "country arts."
The Program in New England Studies is an intensive week-long course Mon., June 15 - Sat., June 20. This annual course on New England architecture, decorative arts, and material culture is conducted by leading experts in their respective fields. Three scholarships are available to graduate students and mid-career museum professionals.
For more information, visit http://www.historicnewengland. org or call 617-227-3957.
EDITORS NOTE: Please include the location address and contact information when submitting your items for consideration in order to provide approriate details for interested readers. Thank you. AWS.
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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