AHSNH

E-ssociate Vol. 5, No. 12

 December 2009

 

 

AHSNH NEWS

Event submission requests may now be sent to news@historicalsocietiesnh.org by the 15th of each month, for submission on or about the 1st of the next month.



MEMBER EVENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

1. From American Independence Museum:
Thursday, Dec. 3, 5-7pm. Candelight Christmas. Folsom Tavern. Admission fee $8 for members, $10 for not-yet-members. The tavern will glow by candlelight with festive holiday decorations in each room. Visitors will enjoy music, punch, and tasty Christmas delights. Contact: 603.772.2622


Saturday, Dec. 5 and 12. Sessions at 10am, 11am, 1pm or 2pm. $20 pp. A Victorian Child’s Christmas. Celebrate the holiday season with your favorite doll! Pre-paid registration necessary. Ages 7 – 11. FMI visit the Calendar page at www.independencemuseum.org. Contact: 603.772.2622


And…we announce the creation of our first limited edition holiday ornament which is available for purchase online (http://www.independencemuseum.org/aim_giftshop.asp) The ornament is crafted by Lovell Designs and showcases the Folsom Tavern, c. 1775, and sells for $14.95. Contact: 603.772.2622



2. From Conway Historical Society:
Tuesday, Dec. 8 – 6pm. Holiday Dinner and Yankee Swap - potluck Contact: 603.447.5551



3. From Enfield Shaker Village:
Saturday, Dec. 5, noon-5:30pm. Holiday Open House. The Great Stone Dwelling will be decorated for the holidays. Museum Store and Gallery will feature locally handcrafted items. Author Mary Lyn Ray will provide storytelling. Enjoy wassail, music, and more! Contact: 603.632.4346


Saturday, Dec. 5, 6:30pm. Candlelight Holiday Dinner. Traditional dinner at the Great Stone Dwelling by executive chef Betsy Oppenneer. Menu will be: red pepper cream soup, winter green fruit salad, cheese biscuits, shrimp and grits boursin, green beans sauted mushrooms and caramel chocolate torte. $35 members. $40 non-members, includes complimentary wine. Register by Dec. 3rd. Contact: 603.632.4346


Sunday, Dec. 13, 1pm. Cookie Fair. More than 100 different varieties of homemade cookies. Sold by the pound. Free event. Contact: 603.632.4346



4. From Laconia Historical & Museum Society:
Monday, Dec. 7, 7pm. Free concert with Lakes Region Chordsmen. Laconia Public Library. Contact: 603.527.1278




5. From Meredith Historical Society:
Friday, Dec. 1, 12 noon. Members Luncheon at Hart’s Restaurant, Meredith. Election of officers. Contact: 603.279.1190




6. From Moultonborough Historical Society:
Monday, Dec. 14, 7pm. Moultonborogh Library. The Moultonborough Academy Chorus will strike a festive note with their renditions of Christmas carols, and following their performance they will lead the group in caroling. All Society members and friends are invited to attend and bring a donation of nonperishable food for the local food pantries. Contact: mhsociety@msn.com


The Society will not have any public meetings during January, February, or March, and will resume programming in April 2010.




7. From New Hampshire Aviation Historical Society:
The museum is teaming up with Londonderry Troup 426 to conduct an Aviation merit badge program, which will be open to any other NH Boy or Girl Scout unit beginning next year.


 The New Hampshire Aviation Historical Society has received a $3,000 grant from the Teleflex Foundation for an aeronautical sciences outreach program. The monies awarded will be used to develop a syllabus and acquire the teaching aids necessary for the program.



8. From New Hampshire Historical Society:
Friday, Dec. 4, 5-10pm. Eagle Square, Concord. Midnight Merriment. The Society joins Downtown Concord in its annual holiday celebration. The museum will be open free of charge from 5 to 10 p.m. Storewide sale of 10% off for nonmembers; 25% off for members. 603.228.6688



9. From Pierce Manse:
Sunday, Dec. 6th , 12-3pm. Christmas at the Manse. Franklin Pierce was the first President to bring a Christmas Tree into the White House in 1856. Kick off the holiday season with music, refreshments and history! Admission for Brigade Members: $2.00 per person or $5.00 per family/ Non-Members: $4.00 per person/ $7.00 per family. Contact camport@politicallibrary.org or call (603) 225-4617 x10 for more information.




10. From Thompson-Ames Historical Society:
Saturday, Dec. 5, 9am-3pm. Holiday Fair at Gilford Middle School. Traditional holiday greens sale. Contact: 603.527.9009


Monday, Dec. 7, 7pm. Annual Meeting and dessert buffet. Entertainment by the Gilford High School Choir, directed by Denise Sanborn. Contact: 603.527.9009


Sunday, Dec. 13, 2pm. Living Nativity and Open House. Union Meetinghouse, Gilford. Sponsored by Gilford Community Church, Gilford Methodist Church and T-AHS. Contact: 603.527.9009





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Jennifer Carroll-Plante, 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 news@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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