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AHSNH E-ssociate, Vol. 4, No. 7 July 2008
Congratulations to the following properties recently added to the NH State Register of Historic Places: Kelley's Corner School, Gilmanton; Thomas Farm, Rindge; Rolfe Family Historic District, Concord; Sawyer Tavern, Keene; Head Chapel & Cemetery, Hooksett; Marelli's Market, Hampton; Lisbon Railroad Station, Lisbon; Stone Memorial Building, Wear; Indian Stream Schoolhouse, District 1, Pittsburg;Hooksett Village Bridge, Hooksett; Arah W. Prescott Library, Hooksett; and Allenstown Public Library, Allenstown. For more info, visit: http://www.nh.gov/nhdhr.
EVENTS
1. From the Bedford Historical Society: Sat., July 19. Antique & Classic Car Show & Rally. Rally at 9:30am, Car Show at 11:30am. Bedford Villages Shoppes, 170 Route 101, Bedford, NH. Rain date July 20th. To pre-register your car, visit http://www.bedfordhistoricalnh.org.
2. From the Belmont Historical Society: Fri., July 18, 10am-3pm. Province Road Meeting House Open House & Work Day, with member potluck supper 5pm-7pm at the Route 107 site. 524-2543 or belmonthistory@gmail.com
3. From the Centre Harbor Historical Society, Center Harbor: Thurs., July 24, 7pm. Loons of New Hampshire. Join biologist Harry Vogel from the Loon Center of Moultonboro as he talks bout this unique symbol of NH's wild lakes and its special place in the hearts of NH residents. Free. Schoolhouse Museum, 94 Dane Rd. (Rte. 25B), Center Harbor. 253-6746 or http://www.chhistory.com. Please note: The Schoolhouse Museum will be open Saturdays in July & August 10am-2pm.
4. From the Historical Society of Cheshire County, Keene: Wyman Tavern Museum Now Open, Thurs-Sat 11am-4pm (through Aug. 30). Built by Capt. Isaac Wyman in 1762 and one of Keene's most historic structures, it was operated by the Wyman Family for 40 years as a stopping point for coaches, carriages and travelers on horseback. Free/member;$3/nonmember. 338 Main St., Keene.
Keene Art Association Members to Demonstrate Painting. In conjunction with the exhibit "The Monadnock Palette: Celebrating 50 Years of Community Art," painting demonstrations will take place on Sat., July 12 & 26 and Thurs., July 17 & 31 at 10am. On the HSCC lawn, weather permitting, or in the Exhibit Hall. Free and open to the public. Art activities for children available during the demonstrations.
For a full schedule of programs, including the featured Quilt Exhibit by the Cheshire Quilters Guild at the Wyman Tavern, call 352-1895, email hscc@hsccnh.org or visit http://www.hsccnh.org.
5. From the Gilmanton Historical Society: Tues., July 22, 7:30pm. Gilmanton in the 1890s. A home-grown program drawn from newspapers of the late 19th century, compiled by Pat Clarke. Free. Held at the Gilmanton Academy, Gilmanton Corners. Call 267-6132 or 267-6308. http://www.historicalsocietiesnh.org/gilmanton.
6. From the Glidden Doll Museum, Ashland: Sat., July 12, 2:00pm. Fashion Show. By "Wholly Tara." Fashions for ladies of all ages.
Sat., July 26, 10am. Jim's Circus.
Bring lawn chairs for these free events to be held on the museum lawn. Glidden Toy Museum, 49 Main St., Ashland. Park on Main or Pleasant Streets. The Museum will be open Wed-Fri 1pm-4pm in July and August. Group tours by reservation. Contact Shirley Splaine, Director, 968-7289.
7. From the Lake Winnipesaukee Historical Society:
Wed., July 16, 7pm. Winnipesaukee Wednesday: The Lady of the Lake, River Queen of Winnipiseogee." The arrival of steampower and the railroad in the mid-1800s, along with the resulting boom in commerce, prompted construction of the Lady of the Lake, the first successful steamboat on Winnipiseogee Lake. Ship Modeler David Warren from Melvin Village will discuss the fascinating history of the Lady, from her charter in 1848 to her final rest at the bottom of Glendale Bay in 1895. His recently created model of this steamer is now on display. Free.
Mondays 6-8pm. Cruise Nights. Classic and antique cars, car clubs, and car enthusiasts are invited to the 4 acre historic property every Monday evening. Driver door prizes, music, giveaways, entertainment, 50/50 raffle to benefit LWHS. Registration not required. Free.
Sat., July 26 & Sun., July 27, 10am-5pm. 2nd Annual Weirs Arts & Crafts Festival. 100 artisans, crafters and other vendors, including food and music, on the 4 acre historic property. Free. Rain or Shine. A Castleberry Fairs & Festivals production.
Lake Winnipesaukee Museum, Rte 3 (503 Endicott St., No.), Weirs Beach, NH. Contact Ann Sprague, 366-5950, info@lwhs.us or http://www.LakeWinnipesaukeeMuseum.org.
8. From the Meredith Historical Society: Tues., July 1, 7:30pm. Native American History of NH. Presented by David Stewart-Smith, PhD., New England Tribal History. Hear about the area's native people of the 17th and 18th centuries. A NH Humanities Council program. Free and open to the public. Meredith Main Street Museum, 45 Main St. 279-1190 or http://www.MHSWeb.org.
9. From the New Hampton Historical Society: Tues., July 1. NHHS Annual Meeting & Pot Luck Supper. Hike on Carter Mountain to the homestead of Moses Carter, one of New Hampton's first settlers and father of the fabled Levi Carter. Departs 4:00pm from the home of NHHS President Bob Curry and Executive Board Member Carole Curry, with meeting at 5:00pm at the Curry home. All members and future members welcome to attend. To coordinate food, please call Carole at 744-9798 currywalk@aol.com
10. From the Sanbornton Historical Society: Tues., July 2, 7pm. The Surprising Influence of NH Mills. Presented by Brad Wolf.
Fri., July 4 & 18, 3-6pm. Open House & Tavern Tours.
Sat., July 19. Old Home Day 10am-2pm, with Olde Time Variety Show at 7pm.
Fridays 3pm-6pm. Join SHS every Friday afternoon (through Oct. 3) at the Sanbornton Farmers Market.
SHS activities are held at the Lane Tavern, 520 Sanborn Rd (Rte 132), Sanbornton. For more info, contact 286-7227, info@lanetavern.org, http://www.lanetavern.org.
11. From the Sandwich Historical Society: Sandwich at Play: The History of Rural Sports & Recreation in Sandwich, NH is the featured exhibit this summer at the Sandwich Historical Society Museum. Now open (through October 5), Tues-Sat 10am-4pm, 4 Maple Street. 284-6269 or visit http://www.sandwichhistorical.org.
12. From the Wright Museum, Wolfeboro: Tuesday Night Summer Lecture Series. July 1: Ernie Pyle & the Story of a Lost Photograph. July 8: The Other Navy: The Fleet Auxiliaries of WWII. July 15: Medical Care on the Battlefield during WWII. July 22: Curious George's Flight from Nazi Germany. July 29: Making the Case for Sacrifice on the WWII Home Front.All Tuesday evening lectures begin at 7pm; doors open at 6pm so attendees may tour the museum galleries. Free for members; $5/nonmembers. Space is limited; RSVP.
Sun., July 13, 11am-3pm. Family Day 2008. Youngsters and the young at heart will enjoy a day of special activities, food and gallery tours. Re-enactors and special displays. Admission includes a BBQ lunch and 2 rides in vehicles from the museum's collection. 77 Center St., Wolfeboro. 569-1212, info@wrightmuseum.org, or http://www.wrightmuseum.org.
WORKSHOPS, RESOURCES & GENERAL INTEREST
The Henniker Historical Society has begun a new program for Boston Post Cane recipients to receive a replica cane to keep for their own that is engraved with the recipient's name and the date of recognition as Henniker's oldest citizen. The original cane is stored in the town safe and the recipient gets to have his/her picture taken with Selectmen at the presentation ceremony. HHS bought several as a minimum order was required and is offering them for sale to any other society to start a program in their town. Call Martha Taylor at 428-7037 or at momtay@mcttelecom.com
The Laconia Historical & Museum Society is hosting the following workshops:
Genealogy Workshop on Sat., July 12, 9:30-11am. Learn how to trace your ancestors using local resources. $10/nonmembers; Free/LHMS members.
Preserving Your Heritage Workshop. Wed., July 16, 12noon-2:00pm. Care and display of family photographs and documents. $15/member, $25/nonmembers. Register by July 9.
PastPerfect Users Get Together. Wed., July 23, 12noon-2pm at Laconia Public Library's auditorium. Bring a lunch. This meeting provides a forum for sharing suggestions, thoughts and complications about the database with peers in an effort to help each other out. Space limited to 15 people. RSVP.
LHMS workshops held at the Laconia Public Library. To register, 527-1278, lhmslpl@metrocast.net or http://www.laconiahistorical.org
The Little Nature Museum will host a "Leave No Trace" Workshop with Rudy Bourget on Sat., July 26 (raindate, July 27) 1:30pm-3:30pm at the Gould Hill Orchards, Contoocook. Grades 8-Adult. $5/member; $7/nonmember. Preregistration required; class limited to 12. Call 746-6121.
Explore Barn History and Preservation in Sanbornton on Sat., July 12, 10am-11:30am presentation; 12noon-4pm barn tour (5 barns). Join the NH Preservation Alliance and the Sanbornton Historical Society for a day of barn history, architecture and exploration in central NH. Space is limited. To register, call NHPA at 224-2281 or http://www.nhpreservation.org. Cost: $20-$40 per person. $5 discount if purchased by July 8. Optional lunch at the Lane Tavern $10 (reservations required). Lane Tavern, 520 Sanbornton Square, Rte. 132, Sanbornton.
The Arts Alliance of Northern New Hampshire is seeking information and ideas from northern NH historical societies on: (1) summer programs, especially for children/families to be included in their marketing efforts; (2) cultural programs for next year, particularly if you're using NH Humanities Council programs to co-plan professional development programs for teachers; and (3) collaborative cultural marketing opportunities via the AANNH regional brochure. For more info, contact Frumie Selchen at 323-7302 or info@aannh.org.
Gravestone Restoration Workshop to be held in the North Cemetery, Maplewood Ave., Portsmouth on Sat., July 12 9am-4pm. Will cover a number of restoration techniques by professional gravestone conservator and monument mason Jonathan Apelle. including proper techniques for cleaning gravestones, resetting monuments, break repairs and conservation. $10 per person donation appreciated. RSVP http://www.portsmoutholdgraves.org/rsvp or contact Judy Nerbonne at 436-8439.
The NH Division of Historical Resources summer 2008 edition of its newsletter, Old Stone Wall, is now online at http://www.nh.gov/nhdhr/publications/stonewall/index.html.
Do you know of an endangered historic structure? The NH Preservation Alliance is seeking nominations for its "New Hampshire's Seven to Save." Contact Maggie Stier at ms@nhpreservation.org, 224-2281 or visit http://www.nhpreservation.org.
Ann W. Sprague, Editor The E-ssociate Association of Historical Societies of New Hampshire
The E-ssociate is an 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 the membership when space is available. Please send submission requests by the 15th of the month for dissemination on or about the 1st of the following month to: annsprague@historicalsocietiesnh.org. Please let us know of any changes, additions or removals to this AHSNH email 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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