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AHSNH E-ssociate Vol. 3, No. 9 September 2007
E-ssociate Info. To be consistent in promoting an entire month of events and programs, the E-ssociate will now be sent out at the 1st of the month. Please send your submission by the 15th of the previous month (that is, October deadline will be September 15th). Be sure to list your contact information if a reader would like more information, details, or directions. Thank you. Memberships. Have you renewed your AHSNH membership? Interested in becoming a new member? Membership is open to any individual or organization interested in the rich history of the Granite State, and if you’re on this mailing list that must mean you! Join on line by visiting our website at http://www.historicalsocietiesnh.org and click on “Join us.” For those who received the renewal mailing, please also complete the brief survey form (which we also hope to have on-line soon) so we may better serve you. AHSNH is a nonprofit, volunteer organization and can use your support. Thanks in advance. Upcoming Town Meetings to Hear From You! Spearheaded by the NH Historical Society and funded by a grant from The Corporate Fund, leaders and members of local historical societies will be invited this fall to regional “town meetings” to discuss ideas for collaboration and partnerships. Leading the discussion groups will be representatives from the NH Historical Society, NH Humanities Council, NH Preservation Alliance, and AHSNH. We’ll keep you posted when dates and locations are finalized. Hope to see you there. Let Us Hear About Your Successes. The E-ssociate shows us how many wonderful events and great programs we have here in NH. We’re interested in hearing about any post-event information - What went right? What would you have changed? We encourage you to share your knowledge so that others may learn from your experience. 2. American Independence Museum: Thurs., Sept. 20, 6:30-8pm. Two Taverns at Twilight. Enjoy a twilight tour of the Gilman Garrison House, Exeter’s “other” Gilman home and view the newly restored Folsom Tavern by candlelight. Refreshments included. $15/members of Historic New England or American Independence Museum; $25/general admission. To pre-register, call HNE at 436-3205 or visit http://www.historicnewengland.org. For directions, call AIM at 772-2622 or visit http://www.independencemuseum.org.
3. Enfield Shaker Museum: Mondays, Sept. 10 – Oct. 1 10am-2pm. Rug Hooking Workshop. Taught by Sue Hammond, an instructor at the Shelburne Museum. $200 fee covers class instructions, follow-up visits with the instructor, and a full kit. Register by Sept. 4th. Sat., Sept. 15, 6:30pm. Shaker Harvest Dinner. Includes many dishes based on Shaker gardening and cooking records. This is the first public dinner since the Museum’s Great Stone Dwelling, the largest Shaker dwelling house ever built, has been refurbished as part of the Museum’s $1.1 Capital Campaign. Reservations required by 12 noon on Sept. 12th. $30/member and $35/nonmember include complementary glass of wine. Sun., Sept. 16 1-4pm. Dried Herb & Flower Wreath Workshop. Create lovely wreaths of flowers and herbs to take home, and learn about growing and harvesting the botanicals used in class. Bring scissors. $40/member; $45/nonmember. Wed., Sept. 26, 3-6pm. Shaker Day at Enfield’s Farmers Market. Enfield Shaker Museum will offer products from the Herb & Flower Garden and much more. The Enfield Shaker Museum site is open Mon.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Sun. 12noon-5pm through mid-October, and open over the winter for Guided Tours on Mon., Wed., Fri., Sat. & Sun 12noon-2pm. For more info, call 632-4346, chosen.vale@valley.net, or visit http://www.shakermuseum.org. 4. Franklin Historical Society: Thurs., Sept. 6, 2007, 7 pm. Archaeological Dig Findings at Webster Farm. Dick Boisvert of the State Division of Historical Resources will be the guest speaker for the Franklin Historical Society and will discuss the results of the SCRAP Webster Farm/Stevenstown Fort archaeological dig. There was historical "treasure" to be unearthed, and Dick will fill us in regarding the success of the venture. The meeting is open to all and will be held in the upstairs meeting room of the Franklin Public Library, next to the Franklin City Hall/Opera House. Parking is free behind the Opera House. Enter through the back door of the Library and take the elevator (or stairs) to the top floor. Friday, October 12, 2007, 6 pm. SPECIAL EVENT: Unveiling of the Webster Bust Plaque. The Franklin Historical Society will unveil the Webster Bust Plaque in front of the Franklin Congregational-Christian Church, 47 S. Main Street. Everyone is welcome. A reception will follow in the church hall, with light refreshments, and the church will be open to view Daniel Webster's pew. Come learn about the Webster Bust and its place in Franklin's history. Additional or updated info can be viewed by visiting the Franklin Historical Society webpage at http://histsoc.org/NH/FHS.
5. Gilford’s Thompson Ames Historical Society: Mon., Sept. 10, 7:30pm. “Early Toys” presented by Dick Metz. The First Monday evening programs are held at the Union Meetinghouse, 24 Belknap Mountain Road, Gilford, NH. Business meeting at 7:00pm with program starting at 7:30pm. Sat., Sept. 15, 9am-3pm. Heritage Arts Festival Day at the 1838 Historic Benjamin Rowe House. Rain date is Sun., Sept. 16. For more info, visit http://www.gilfordhistoricalsociety.org or email thomames@worldpath.net. 6. Gilmanton Historical Society: Tues., Sept. 25, 7pm. The Maple Syrup Industry in NH. Author Barbara Lassonde shares her experiences of maple syrup production and presents an illustrated history of maple sugaring in New Hampshire. For more info, contact Barbara Angevine 267-6132 or http://www.historicalsocietiesnh/gilmanton. 7. Lake Winnipesaukee Historical Society: Wed., Sept. 12, 7-8pm. Center Harbor – From Then ‘til Now. Enjoy the Yankee wit and wisdom of Roger Kelley from the Centre Harbor Historical Society who will share stories of this beautiful lakeside town, including a slide presentation. Refreshments served. Free admission. The Lake Winnipesaukee Museum is open all year Tues.-Sat. 10am-2pm and is located at 503 Endicott St. No. (Route 3), in the Weirs section of Laconia. For more info, contact Ann Sprague at 366-5950 or visit http://www.LakeWinnipesaukeeMuseum.org. 8. The Little Nature Museum: Sat., Sept. 8 & Sun., Sept. 9, 11am-5pm. Annual NatureFest. In addition to museum tours, guided and self-guided trail walks, hayrides and special nature activities with prizes for children and families, there will be a special performance by Wildlife Encounters Zoo featuring life animals 2-3pm. Other special exhibits and activities by NH Department of Environmental Resources, UNH Cooperative Extension, Merrimack County Conservation District and the Sustainability Project. Music provided by Tapas. Free Admission (donations accepted). For more info, call 746-6121 or visit http://www.littlenaturemuseum.org. 9. Madison Historical Society: Thurs., Sept. 13, 7pm. “One, Two, Ready, Play!” Presentation by Michael Hathaway. Author Hathaway will talk about his new novel that draws from his experience directing the Kennett High School Band in the 1970’s. It is the story of a young band director’s first years teaching in rural New England, with humorous reflections. Free admission. Book available for sale and signing after presentation. Held at the Madison Library, located on Village Road (Rte 113), Madison. For more info, call 367-8545. Thurs., Sept. 20, 7pm. “The History of the Fryeburg Fair” Presentation by Michael Hathaway. Author Hathaway will talk about this popular fair, bsed on his book entitled “Fryeburg Fair-First 150 Years, 1851-2000, compiled from 150 years of records and Hathaway’s own interviews. Free admission. Book available for sale and signing after presentation. Held at the Madison Historical Society located at the corner of Village Road (Rte 113) and East Madison Road, Madison. For more info, call 367-8684. 10. Meredith Historical Society: Tues., Sept. 4, 7:30pm. The Great Summer Hotels of the White Mountains. Presented by Brian Tolles, Emeritus Professor of Museum Studies, University of Delaware. Held at Meredith Main Street Museum, 45 Main Street, Meredith, which is open Wed-Sat 11:00am-4:00pm to Columbus Day Weekend. For more info, call 279-1190. 11. New Hampshire Farm Museum: Sat., Sept 22 & Sun., Sept 23. 10am-4pm. Apple Days. Anything and everything associated with applies is the order of the day. Visit the Cider Mill, press fresh cider, make caramel applies, enter your apple pie in a contest to win a prize, join in the applesauce factory, string dried apples, go on a hayride and more. $6 Adults, $3 Children, Members Free. http://www.farmmuseum.org. 12. New Hampshire Preservation Alliance: Sat., Sept. 29, Public Tours at 2pm, Program at 2:45pm. Pride of Place: The Wentworth Coolidge Mansion. No other location resonates so profoundly with the story of NH’s colonial history and subsequent growth to statehood and beyond. Dr. Eliga Gould, UNH History Professor, will share highlights of this Mansion’s story and lead an audience discussion on the challenges of building a sense of pride and investment in our heritage. Held at the Wentworth Coolidge Mansion, Portsmouth. Free admission. Co-hosted by the Society for the Protection of NH Forests, Wentworth Coolidge Commission, & NHPA and supported by the NH Humanities Council, Lincoln Financial Group & the Anagnost Companies. Register at 224-2281. 13. New Hampton Historical Society: Tues., Sept. 25, 7:30pm-8:30pm. Meet Mary Todd and Abraham Lincoln. Portrayed by Steve and Sharon Wood, Abraham Lincoln and Mary Todd Lincoln recount their life together. The program opens with Mary crying over the death of her husband. The characters then speak alternately, recalling their childhoods, courtship and marriage, continuing to the early death of their young son Willie in the White House. This is a highly emotional program, but it is charged with humor as well as pathos. Free. A NH Humanities Council program. Held at the Gordon Nash Library, 69 Main St., New Hampton. For more info, contact Lyn O’Callaghan at 744-9961 or lyn@rugreview.com. 14. The Remick Museum: Sat., Sept. 8, 10am-12noon. Relish Workshop. A great relish begins with a walk in the garden to pick the ingredients. Prepare some Remick Piccalilly, a delicious relish recipe used by country nurse and Remick trustee, the late Earline Wright. Small fee for workshop should be paid in advance. The Remick Museum is open year round Mon.-Fri. 10am-4pm and also through Oct. 8th on Sat. 10am-4pm. Free Admission. Contact 800-686-6117, 323-7591, pr@remickmuseum.org or visit http://www.remickmuseum.org. 15. Salisbury Historical Society: Sun., Sept. 9, 4pm. 2nd Annual Scholarship Fundraising Concert. This year’s concert will feature 18th century chamber music by The Chamber String Trio. Refreshments will be served. $20/ticket. Tickets may be purchased at the door or a check may be sent to SHS, PO Box 263, Salisbury, NH 03268, ATTN: Concert. Contact Paul LaRaia 648-2375 or Arthur Garvin at 648-6279 for further info. Tues., Sept. 11, 7pm. Annual Members’ Pot Luck Supper & Business Meeting. Following the pot luck supper, the annual business meeting will include discussion on possible bylaw changes pertaining to the scholarship fund and financial support of Old Home Day. After the business meeting, member Arthur Garvin will entertain us with his “down east humor.” Bring a dish to share and join the fun. These events will be held at the Salisbury Historical Building-The Old Baptist Meeting House, Rte. 4, Salisbury. For more info, contact Linda Denoncourt at ldenonc@kear.tds.net or call 648-2551. 16. Sugar Hill Historical Museum: Sat., Sept. 29, 10am-2pm. Children’s History Day. Fun for the Whole Family - Music, butter-making, basket weaving, quilting, rug hooking, weaving on a barn loom and much more. The Sugar Hill Museum, located in the center of Sugar Hill on Rt. 117, Sugar Hill. Contact the Museum at 823-5336, or Winnie Harwood at 823-8431 or harwrw@aol.com 17. The Warner House: Sat., Sept. 15, 11am. Slow Food in the 1700’s. Join educator Melissa Walker for an informal program on the different processes used to cook food in the 1700’s when the Warner House was built. $5 includes presentation and personal tour. Sat., Sept. 15 6-9pm. Steeples & Stars. A gala night fundraiser on the top floors of 18 Congress St. $75 per person. For more info, call 436-5909. Sat., Sept. 29, 2pm. Songs of Old New Hampshire. Bring a chair and join local musician Jeff Warner when he presents an informal program that includes traditional songs, rich in local history and a sense of place. Free Admission. Funded by a grant from the NH Humanities Council. The Warner House is located at 150 Daniel St, Portsmouth, and is open every day except Wednesdays from 11am-4pm, Sundays 12noon to 4:00pm until Oct. 14. Regular admission $5 Adults, $4 Seniors and AAA members, $2.50 for children ages 7 and up. Special group tours and rates available upon request. For more info, call 436-5909 or visit http://www.warnerhouse.org. OTHER Nominate an Endangered Historic Resource. September 7, 2007 is the nomination deadline for the NH Preservation Alliance’s “Seven to Save” program. Results to be announced in mid-October. The focus of the program is on resources that are over 50 years old and are significant representations of the state’s heritage. Additional criteria for selection to the “Seven” lit include the severity of the current threat to it, and the extent to which the listing will make a difference in the future survival of the property. For more information or to request a nomination form by mail, contact Beverly Thomas at 224-2281 or bt@nhpreservation.org. The American Association for State & Local History (AASLH) will hold its 2007 Annual Meeting in Atlanta, Georgia, September 5 – 8. To register, visit http://www.aaslh.org or contact Gina Sawyer at 615-320-3203.
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