This newsletter is sent via Blind Copy to Historical Societies and
interested parties from the Association of Historical Societies of New
Hampshire. If you do not wish to receive
this, simply hit Reply and respond, "Please remove."
Recipients are encouraged to participate and can post inquiries and resources by
writing to lindaday@historicalsocietiesnh.org.
--Linda Day, Association of Historical Societies of
NH
Up Front
Thank-you all for the many responses to my inquiry about the format of our
little electronic kaffeeklatsch. I have made a few changes as a
result. I am using a larger font and have added a "Contents." I
don't know how to make the Contents functional--that is, if you click on an item
in Contents, all you will achieve is knuckle exercise. But the Contents
will give you a heads-up.
Also, events-by-Society will be posted monthly on the first
Monday. Only new information will be included in the other
(three) issues of the month. The Events Quarterly will continue to
show events-by-date.
A separate newsletter will be sent this month regarding setting up
websites, in response to an inquiry by Auburn some time ago. Feel free to
send me contributions about that subject for inclusion.
Contents
Arts Alliance of NNH offers fundraising
w/s Textile list to
be compiled
Thompson-Ames opens on
web
Seacoast newsletter is resource
Conway responds to web
tour
Portsmouth Harbor Trail communique
Rye opens new
exhibition Source
of
grants
Madison explains
web-work Vendors
of Recycled Paper
Sargent M'm plans archeo
month
Architects invite us to
Canterbury
Walpole stages fashion
show Plan
NH offers recognition
MuseumsUSA
from the Arts Alliance of Northern
NH
Fundraising for Cultural
Non-Profits
Series of 4 development workshops,
featuring Tim Scott of Country Consulting Group Inc., will help
participants take steps to ensure readiness for fund-raising, to create
development plan that fits their needs and capacity. Please send (at
least) two representatives to each session. There will be work between
sessions.
Session 1: May 19; Session 2:
June 16; other dates TBA. Cost $80/organization for
members, $150/organization for non-members. Meetings at Tool Barn, Rocks
Estate, Rte 302, Bethlehem; 12 noon - 2:30 pm. Register via 323-7302 or
ArtsAllianceNNH@cs.com [Between 4/27 and 5/17, please use 726-8843 and
ArtsAllianceNNH@directway.com] Thank-you.
from Thompson-Ames, Gilford
Enjoyed reading about your website
tour. Some very good ideas--and it is fun to see what historical societies
are doing. Technology offers opportunities for much needed exposure.
It is an exciting time for us, I think.
from
Conway
We also have an online Newsletter in Adobe Acrobat we try to keep current.
I am going to be putting up a Town History in the next week or so. I plan to
link a history project from Kearsarge, NH, just north of Conway, to our
website.
I...save
the images to the lowest possible weight. Over my years in web design, I have seen so many folks switching
to broadband...that a little extra weight makes pictures that much better. There is so much more to see online if
you don’t have a 56k modem. Right now our image
section needs some consolidation.
Thanks for
checking out our websites. If you do it again you
may want to start including website addresses so we can all know where to link to each others
content.
(ed.
note:) The sites I reported--and more!-- can be reached
from the Directory at the Association website http://www.historicalsocietiesnh.org.
Dave, how can we access your newsletter?
from
Rye
"Summering in Rye: Over a Century by the
Sea" The Hotels & Boarding Houses of Rye, NH -1840's -
1960's
Museum hours: Saturdays 11-3. Rye Town
Museum, 10 Olde Parish Rd., Rye, NH (next to Library) An exhibit
funded by the Greater Piscataqua Community Foundation, on display through
December 15. Through historic photos, text and artifacts, the exhibit tells
the story of the resort era of Rye from modest boarding houses to elegant hotels
and the visitors who came and the locals who supported the industry.
from
Madison
(ed. note:) Ms. Lucy responds to my request: You
had a good idea in putting the vitals on the web. Would you write a paragraph or
two about what was entailed in that effort, as guidance for others interested in
achieving the same?
Well, I started with the Town reports--vitals--from when they started (1887
?) (to be) required by the State. I used Microsoft Access to set up
the files. Then I went through all the old Town record books for whatever
information they gave me. Mostly Marriage Applications for Publishments,
and some births and deaths that the Town Clerk at the time recorded. Since
it was not a requirement by the state until years later, most births and deaths
were probably in relation to the Town Clerk of the time. Madison was
formed in 1852 and was part of Eaton prior to that date and I collected what I
could from the Town records from the earlier dates.
Dave Emerson first put all my information (vitals)
onto their web site in Conway (Henney Room and Conway Historical Society), but
eventually we would have to pay their web master for the space. So,
Hedgehog Hill here in Madison has been our web master at NO
CHARGE--otherwise we would not be on line! I am so grateful to Rob
Guptill who continues to keep up our site and added the counter a few years
ago. I get queries from all over, people looking for ancestor information
(genealogy research).
I also am the person who wrote the book on Madison
Cemeteries. I found that the town had no record. A few before
me (in the 50's and 60's) attempted to compile that information. I felt
there was a need to get it all together and into a book for future generations.
By the way, I have no ties here in Madison, just a love
for history. I have been living here for only 12 years after marrying a
6th-generation Lucy from North Conway. We decided to settle here in
beautiful Madison. I am originally a New Yorker!
I wish more young local people would get involved. There
are only a couple of us who keep the Historical Society going, and it is a shame
that more people do not want to volunteer their time.
I hope this helps you. Sincerely, Mary; (website:) http://ci.madison.nh.us/historical/index.html
from Sargent Museum of Archeology,
Manchester
October 2005 marks the 12th annual celebration of
New Hampshire archaeology. This annual celebration of New Hampshire
Archaeology was created in 1994 in honor of the late Howard Sargent
(1922-1993). The Sargent Museum, incorporated 1994, took over organizing
and coordinating the annual event in 1995. The key event event each
year is the annual Sargent Memorial Lecture.
This year the suggested
theme for events is "Collections and collectors"--a suggestion, not a
requirement. The Sargent Museum, being a collections-based organization,
has suggested this theme to highlight the importance of archaeological
collections in all their manifestations. What do we mean by
"archaeological collections"? Specifically, any object that has come out
of the ground, both historic and prehistoric, is part of an archaeological
collection.
Broader intepretations are welcome. Written records,
maps and photos that apply to a building or object that is gone are frequently
used by archaeologists to piece together the past. As such they become
part of the archaeological record and link history and archaeology.
Deadline for listing in the calendar of events is
August 1st. If you would
like help organizing an event, need help finding a speaker, or would like to
list an exhibit or event, please email Wesley Stinson wstinson@sargentmuseum.org or
call him at the Museum's Manchester office,
627-4802.
from Walpole
May 2, 5-7 pm; Let's
Raise the Roof!
Spring Fashion Show to benefit Walpole Historical
Society; at the Restaurant at Burdick's; sponsored by Ruggles & Hunt,
purveyors of staple and fancy goods. Cost $75/ticket; call
756-9607
(ed. note:) I lifted this from a
paper. Does anyone have a contact at Walpole who can tell us how this
event works and how much money they raise?
regarding Textile Collections
(from the editor) I am collecting an informal survey of
societies which keep textiles in their collections, which I will post on
our website Forum. There are two reasons: One, I believe there are a
few textile workshops coming up later this year, and two, if you know who you
are you can contact each other for help, or possibly join forces for something
like bulk ordering of those archival boxes. I'll leave that up to you to
organize. But, if your society has textiles and you would like to be
listed, just e-mail your society's name and the contact e-mail address (or phone
number)(or mail address) to me with "Textiles" in the subject line.
lindaday@historicalsocietiesnh.org
from SeacoastNH
(ed note:) Mr. Robinson writes
in response to my inquiry.
(I am) Dennis Robinson, at
SeacoastNH.com. This (SeacoastNH) is, to my knowledge, the largest local
history site in the nation with 5,000 web pages worth of largely NH information,
accessed by 5,000 readers per day. Not "hits," not "page views," but separate
individual readers from across the USA and the world. The site is the result of
10 years of writing and web production sponsored by yours truly. 5,000
readers get a monthly electronic newsletter and two other sites offer databsed
travel info -- check GOseacoast for 1,000 places to visit in this region
alone.
I'm happy to put up as much
permanent (not calendar) info and content as I can from local historical
societies, starting in the Seacoast area. I've spoken at most of them and am
working,ever so slowly, to build a central voice for them and some
connectivity online. I also work toward getting my readers to give (not sell)
materials to local historical societies and have had quite a lot of luck. My
only funding come from my books and writing and from the commercial companies
that advertise on my sites. My next book is a history of Strawbery Banke Museum.
The last was a history of Wentworth by the Sea.
http://seacoastnh.com/History/Historical_Societies/Seacoast_Historical_Societies/
GOseacoast
links http://www.goseacoast.com/listing.ihtml?pID=1
from
Portsmouth Harbor Trail
Thank you for your inquiry regarding the Portsmouth
Harbour Trail. The Portsmouth Harbour Trail and the Black Heritage Trail are not
really the same. Both have many of the same site, but the stories are from
different perspectives.
The Harbour Trail was established in 1996 by the
Greater Portsmouth Chamber of Commerce Foundation. It is managed by the Tourism
Dept. of the Chamber. We have several ways for people to experience the Trail.
There is our 32-page self-guided tour Map and Guide, which we sell for
$2.00. We offer regularly scheduled guided tours Thursday -Monday at 10:30
AM and 5:30 PM from the beginning of July through mid-October. Group walking
tours and step-on guided tours are avaiable at the convenience of the group.
This year we are adding another special interest
tour about the Portsmouth Peace Treaty in honor of the centennial of the signing
of the treaty.
Source of
grants!
http://www.nh.gov/nharts
Click on "Grants & Services," then on "Grants Type & Deadlines," then on
both "Mini-grants" and also "Community Grants." I am assured this is a
user-friendly site. People without computers, with whom you may want to
share this information, may call Marjorie Durkee at 271-2789 or write to
Division of Arts, 2 1/2 Beacon St., Concord 03301-4974
Vendors of Recycled
Paper
Carter Rice...603 225-6678
CH Robinson...207 773-2973
Rourke Eno...603 224-9200
greenearth ofc supply (google for e-ddress)
from AIA
(Architects)
May 12 "Designing Within an Outdoor
History Museum"
Join us at The Canterbury Shaker Village on May 12 for a
tour, dinner in the new dining room, and discussion with architects and museum
staff. Meeting is preceded by Architectural Site Tour of the Village if
you desire. For complete information and to reserve your space go to http://www.aianh.org/calendar.shtml
Carolyn Isaak, Executive Director, AIA New Hampshire; PO Box 398;
Keene, NH 03431; 603-357-2863; office@aianh.org; http://www.aianh.org
from PLAN
NH
extracted from their INVITATION TO PARTICIPATE
Awards will be given to completed projects that have enhanced the quality
of life in New Hampshire. Award-winning projects must demonstrate vision,
responsible development, and creative planning and design. Projects may include
buildings, planned developments, natural and recreational areas and other
efforts that meet this criteria.
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Awards will be given to completed projects that have enhanced the quality
of life in New Hampshire. Award-winning projects must demonstrate vision,
responsible development, and creative planning and design. Projects may include
buildings, planned developments, natural and recreational areas and other
efforts that meet this criteria. Awards will be given to exemplary
projects. Key team members will be recognized for their
contributions. Projects must be located in NH and
must have been completed since 1999. The judging
criterion will be based on the project's ability to meet the mission of PLAN NH,
to enhance the environment, and improve the quality of
life in our State. Award selection will be made by a jury
including NH construction, design, planning, preservationist, and real estate
professionals.
(ed. note:) deadline for this year's entries was
05/06/05. You may not be entering this year, but if you are doing any work
on buildings or sites, you may want to look into this for future
reference. These people are architects, but certainly interested in
historical buildings, and since all of our buildings are public bldgs, any can
strive to "improve the quality of life in our State." Visit their website
to decide: http://www.plannh.com
and also...
You may already know of http://www.MuseumsUSA.org. I haven't
explored it much but I understand they are attempting to get information about
all museums into one spot. The Association is listed there--with the
consequence that you are all linked (via the Directory on our website),
but you may want to be listed in your own right. The contact seems to be
Flavian Seulean at fseulean@StoriesUSA.net.
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