AHSNH

E-ssociate Vol. 5, No. 9

 September 2009

MEMBER EVENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS

1.  From the American Independence Museum, Exeter:

Thurs., Sept. 17, 7pm.  7th Annual Constitution Forum.  Annual lecture focusing on current issues related to the US Constitution, joined by Richard A. Hesse, whose talk "Free Speech in a Free Society" is sponsored by the NH Humanities Council.  Free.

Sat., Sept. 26, 10-4.  5th Annual Museum Day.  Part of the Smithsonian Magazine celebration, attendees must present their Museum Day Admission Card that provides free admission for two people.

2. From the Centre Harbor Historical Society:

Thurs., Sept. 24, 7pm.  Genealogy 101:  Looking into Your Past.  Presented by Pauline Cusson.  Start uncovering your family's past.  Free & open to the public.  The Schoolhouse Museum is located at 94 Dane Road (Rte. 25B).  603-253-6746.  http://www.chhistory.com.

3. From the Historical Society of Cheshire County, Keene:

Thurs., Sept. 10, 7pm.  Firearms Manufacturing in Cheshire County.  A lecture on the region's firearms industry 1780s-1880s will include a dicussion on individual firearms manufacturers in the area.  Presented by Alan Rumrill, HSCC Director, and assisted by local gun historians Bob Corrette of Fitzwilliam and Bill Stewart of Jaffrey.  Free & open to the public, reservations requested due to limited seating.  Keene’s Historic Wyman Tavern Museum, 339 Main St., Keene.  603-352-1895. hscc@hsccnh.org. http://www.hsccnh.org.

4.  From the Enfield Shaker Museum:

Sat., Sept. 26, 6:30pm.  Dinner & Concert with Wood's Tea Company.  Performances of celtic tunes, sea shanties and more at the Museum's 1849 Stone Mill.  Light supper precedes the concert at 6:30pm.  Concert fees:  $10/member; $15/non-member.  Additional $15 for dinner.  447 NH Rte 4A, Enfield.  603-632-4346 or info@shakermuseum.org.  http://www.shakermuseum.org

5.  From the Franklin Historical Society:

Thurs., Sept. 3, 7pm.  Baked Beans & Fried Clams:  How Food Defines a Region.  Presented by noted author Edie Clark who regularly appears in Yankee Magazine.   Catered with appropriate refreshment fare by the Webster Place Recovery Center. Webster/Tay House, off Rte 3 south of Franklin, opposite Daniel Webster Farm.  Free & open to the public.  A NH Humanities Council program.  http://www.histsoc.org/NH/FHS

6.  From the Governor John Langdon House, Portsmouth:

Tues., Sept. 15, 6:30-8:30pm.  Walk With Washington.  Walk the streets of Portsmouth just like George Washington did when he visited in 1789.  Tour ends with a wine and cheese reception in the double parlor of the Langdon House. $15 HNE members; $25/non-members.  Registration recommended.  143 Pleasant St., Portsmouth.  603-436-3205. http://historicnewengland.org

7.  From the Hampton Historical Society:

Sat., Sept. 5, 12-3pm.  8th Annual Pig Roast.  Held on the grounds of the Tuck Museum, it is the major fundraiser for HHS and a good time for all.  Please join in the annual major fundraiser for HHS.

HHS is pleased to announce that their newsletter, "Gatherings from the Green," is now available on their website.  To view the new edition, as well as prior newsletters, visit http://www.hamptonhistoricalsociety.org/newslet.htm.

8.  From the Laconia Historical & Museum Society:

Fri., Sept. 11, 7pm.  Salvatore Basile Concert.  Co-sponsored by the NH Italian Cultural Club, a presentation by this Italian-American singer at the Belknap Mill, Laconia.  $10/member of LHMS or NH Lakes Region Italian Cultural Club.  Bonus:  Each ticket enters guest into a raffle featuring free membership to NHICG and a gift certificate for 2 to take Boston's North End Market tour with professional chef Michele Topo.  A 2nd raffle of the night features gift certificates to Abondante's Restaurant, Meredith, and Fratello's Restaurant, Laconia.  Raffle tickets $5@ or 3 for $10.

Sat., Sept. 26, 5:00pm.  Old Fashioned Weenie Roast.  Enjoy classic American treats, games and door prizes.  The Laconia Streetcar Company will perform excerpts from "The Great Winnipesaukee Steamboat Race & Musical Talent Contest."  Hosted by Fred and Maureen Clausen and held at their Proctor's Lakehouse Cottages, Route 3, Weirs Beach. $10/member; $15/non-member. 

For tickets or more information, call 603-527-1278, lhmslpl@metrocast.net or visit http://www.LaconiaHistorical.org.

9. From the Meredith Historical Society:

Tues., Sept. 1, 7:30pm. Horace Greeley, the Curious Candidate.   Christopher Emerson talks about this New Hampshire native, one of the most famous newspaper editors in the nation who ran against Ulysses S. Grant in the 1872 presidential election.  Main Street Museum, 45 Main Street, Meredith.  Free & open to the public.  Call 603-279-1190 or visit http://www.MHS web.org.

10.  From the Moultonborough Historical Society:

Mon., Sept. 14, 7pm.  A Woman That Keeps Good Orders.  A presentation by Plymouth State University professor Marcia Schmidt Blaine discusses Anne Jose Harvey who became the owner of a prominent Portsmouth, NH tavern when her husband died in 1736 and sets the background for an exploration of the world of female tavern keepers. Free.  Moultonborough Library, Route 25, Moultonborough.  Contact:  Jane Rice at 603-476-5108.

11.  From the Mount Kearsarge Indian Museum, Warner:

Tues., Sept. 15, 6:30pm.  Gary "Creekman" Sredzienski Concert.  Legendary accordion artist will demonstrate the diversity of the piano accordion with a wide variety of styles encompassing several continents for this benefit to raise funds for the museum.  A Pre-Concert Supper and Dessert Sale starts at 5:30pm featuring Native American style desserts.  Concert Admission:  $10/adult; $5/6-12 years; free/under 6.  Supper tickets:  $6/Adult; $4/child under 6 and includes entree, side, dessert & beverage, or desserts alone will be $2-$3.  Reservations recommended.  Call 603-456-2600 or visit http://www.indianmuseum.org.

12. From the NH Aviation Historical Society, Manchester:

Fri., Sept. 25. 20th Wings of Freedom Tour.  For the 4th year, the "Nine O Nine B-17 Flying Fortress" will return to the Manchester-Boston Regional Airport, one of 110 stops in the nation for the tour.  Planes are expected to arrive at 1pm Friday will remain on display until Mon., Sept. 28, departing at about 1pm.  Public welcome to explore the aircraft or participate in a small ground tour.  $12/adult; $6/children under 12.  30 minute flights aboard one of the aircraft on Sat. & Sun. - Flights on the B-17 and B-24 are $425/pp and on the B-25  are $400/pp.

Fri., Sept. 18, 5:30pm.  Annual Gala.  At the Derryfield Country Club, featuring Marko the Magician.  Items are being sought for the silent auction; contact Carla Ferns at jcspringhill@tds.net.

The NH Aviation Museum is located at the historic 1937 terminal building at the Boston/Manchester Regional Airport, Manchester.  For more information, call 603-669-4820, avmuseum1@myfairpoint.net or visit http://www.nhahs.org.

13. From the NH Boat Museum, Wolfeboro:

Thurs., Sept. 17 - Sat., Sept. 19, 9-5.  Wolfeboro Vintage Raceboat Regatta.  Wolfeboro Bay will roar with the thunder of over 50 vintage raceboats from all over the US and Canada at this 6th biennial event. Demonstration laps will  be run on a one-mile oval course on the bay.  Spectators are invited to view the vintage boats close up in the pit area at the Wolfeboro Town Docks or out on the water in the center of the race course on board the Winnipesaukee Belle ($10 donation).  For a $100 donation, vintage race boat drivers will be giving rides on the course.  The public is also invited to attend the evening socials to meet the drivers and crews - Friday night at the Wolfeboro Inn and Saturday Night at the Awards Banquet held at the Wolfetrap, with dinner included for $45/pp.  For reservations, contact Registrar Gerri Prusko at 603-267-9075 or gprusko@vintagebookworm.com.  Want to volunteer and be part of this event?  Volunteer patrol boats and several dockside assignments are needed to be filled.  Call Ann Sprague at 603-569-4554 for more information.

Fri., Sept. 4 - Mon., Sept. 7.  Museum Gift Shop Sale.  Help clear the decks with this 25% off sale over Labor Day Weekend.

 NHBM is open through Columbus Day Weekend, Mon.-Sat, 10-4 and Sun. 12-4.  Located at 397 Center St. (Rte. 28N), 2 miles from downtown Wolfeboro.  603-569-4554, museum@nhbm.org or http://www.nhbm.org.

14. From the New Hampshire Historical Society, Concord:

NHHS is pleased to announce that retired US Sumpreme Court Justice David H. Souter has agreed to join its Board of Trustees and has made arrangements to donate his personal and professional papers to the Society's archives collection.

NHHS seeks outgoing, enthusiastic individuals to volunteer as gallery guides at its museum located at 6 Eagle Square, Concord.  To learn more, contact Director of Education Stephanie Skenyon at 603-856-0611 or sskenyon@nhhistory.org.

15. From the New Market Historical Society:

Fri., Sept. 25 - Sun., Sept. 27.  12th Annual Newmarket Heritage Festival.  Three day historic, cultural, and natural heritage of this small New England mill town features multi-cultural music and dance, artisan demonstrations, historic walking tours, narrated boat tours, kayak excursions, hands-on children's activities and more.  For a full schedule visit http://www.heritage-festival.org. 

Mon., Sept. 28, 7pm.  Fixing a Shadow:  The Origins of Photography.  Presented by Professor Martin Fox, Professor of Art History at the NH Institute of Art.  A NH Humanities Council Program.  Free & open to the public.  The Stone School Museum is located on Zion’s Hill, Granite St., New.  For information, visi http://www.newmarketnhhistoricalsociey.org

16.  From the Partners Around Lake Sunapee:

Mon., Sept. 14, 10am.  Farming & Harvesting.  A special event for children at The Fells.  Learn about the life on a NH farm in this special preschooler story time.  The Fells, 456 Rte 103A, Newbury.  603-763-4789. http://www.thefells.org

 Wed., Sept. 16, 4pm.  A Time Before New Hampshire:  The Land & Native Peoples of the Sunapee Region.  Presented by Michael Caduto, author, ecologist, musician and storyteller.  11,000 years of Abenaki culture in NH through stories, slides and discussion.  Free.  Sponsored by The Fells and the NH Humanities Council and held at the Newbury Town Offices.

Wed., Sept. 16, 7pm.  Our Rural Landscape Then & Now - A Visual Tour de Force.  Presented by Debbie Stanley and Nancy Lyon.  Journey through the backyard of the Mount Kearsarge and Lake Sunapee region.  Sponsored by the New London Historical Society.  $4/member; $6/non-member.  Held at the New London Historical Society Meeting House.

Sat., Sept. 26, 10:30-1:30.  Burying Ground Tour.  Rain date of Oct. 4.  Led by members of NLHS.  $3 admission.  Old Main St., New London.  603-526-6564. http://www.newlondonhistoricalsociety.org.

17. From the Portsmouth Historical Society:

Sat., Sept. 5.  104th Anniversary of the Signing of the Portsmouth Peace Treaty.  An official US Navy salute at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, followed by a 3:47pm blast on the whistle.  Bell ringing throughout Portsmouth & Eliot, Maine.  Several activities going on include self-guided walking tour.  For more information visit or call Discover Portsmouth Center, corner of Middle & Islington Sts.  603-436-8420, http://www.portsmouthhistory.org.

18. From the Rye Historical Society:

Thurs., Sept. 10, 7pm.  The Local Fishing Industry of Rye Harbor.  Presented by Mike Anderson and Sue Reynolds at the Rye Public Library, 10 Old Parish Rd, Rye Center.  Free & open to the public.  The Town Museum located next door will be open at 6pm prior to the program.

19. From the Thompson-Ames Historical Society, Gilford:

Mon., Sept. 7, 7pm.  Soaring to New Heights, or Maybe Old Heights.  Hear about the Gilford/Laconia Airport, its history, famous sightings and behind-the-scenes insight.   Presented by Diane Cooper.  Union Meetinghouse 24 Belknap Mountain Road.    For more information, thomames@metrocast.net or visit http://www.gilfordhistoricalsociety.org.

20. From the Wright Museum, Wolfeboro:

Tues., Sept. 1, 7pm.  Under a Hail of Bombs - Recollections of a German Boyhood under the Third Reich.    Presented by W. Richard Doerre, WWII survivor.

Tues., Sept. 8, 7pm.  Coke Goes To War - A Nostalgic Look at the Ads of WWII.   Presented by Mark Foynes, Museum Director.

The Wright Museum of WWII History, 77 Center St., 603-569-1212, info@wrightmuseum.org or visit http://www.wrightmuseum.org.

WORKSHOPS

21.  AHSNH is pleased to announce a series of workshops in collaboration with the NH Humanities Council, the NH Archives Group and the NH Historical Society.  Space is limited to please call and register in advance with the appropriate contact person.  For general questions, contact Stephanie Skenyon at 603-856-0611 or sskenyon@nhhistory.org.

“Documenting Your Society’s Archives & Collections” – Sept. 23.  The NH Archives Group Fall 2009 Workshop will be held at the Joe Dodge Lodge, Pinkham Notch in Gorham.  Three topics will be discussed include: understanding copyright, documenting your collections, and access and control in the digital environment.  $20/NHAC members, students and seniors;  $25/nonmember; includes lunch.  Contact Chris Pratt, nharchivesgroup@gmail.com.

“PR & Marketing for the Small Nonprofit” – Oct. 17, 10-12. Held at the New London Historical Society and sponsored by AHSNH.  Effective marketing and public relations are essential to raising money, attracting members, energizing supporters and fulfilling the mission of a nonprofit historical society or museum.  With fewer resources, nonprofits need to find creative ways to get their message out to the public.  This workshop will cover how to take advantage of free opportunities in print, radio and on the worldwide web to market your organization.  Free to AHSNH members.  Tour of NLHS facilities to follow.  Contact Stephanie Skenyon at 603-856-0611.

“Membership Development & Fundraising” – Nov. 12, 9-12. Held at the Exeter Historical Society.  Free.  Sponsored by NHHS.  Contact Stephanie Skenyon.

“PastPerfect Training” – February 2010, 9:30am, NH Technical Institute.  Cost TBD.  Sponsored by NHHS.  Contact Stephanie Skenyon.

22. The Northeast Document Conservation Center announces its Fall 2009 Preservation Workshop Series.  September's workshops include:  9/29-Digitization Basics.  9/30-Digitizing Vintage Photographs & Negatives. More scheduled for October.  Held at NEDCC, Andover, MA 9am-3:30pm.  $150/workshops.  For complete details and to register visit http://www.nedcc.org.

23. Strengthen Your Museum with the Museum Assessment Program.  Your museum can conduct a self-study,consult with a museum professional, and gain the tolls to become a stronger institution.  Apply for one of 4:  Institutional; Collections Management; Public Dimension; or Governance.  Visit http://www.aam-us.org/map for details.  Postmark deadline of November 30.

Ann W. Sprague, Editor

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