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AHSNH E-ssociate Vol. 5, No. 7 July 2009
1. From the American Independence Museum, Exeter: Sat., July 18, 10-4. 19th American Independence Festival. Annual celebration of our nation’s independence features traditional artisans, role players, cannons, militias, fine art and crafts, food, music and more. Rain or shine. $5 adults, free for members and children 12 and under. Gilman Garrison House. AIM is open Wed-Sat 10-4. For information about the event or to learn about AIM’s Summer Camp offerings, visit http://www.independencemuseum.org. 603-436-3205
2. From the Andover Historical Society: Aug. 2, 9-2. Andover Old Time Fair. Join AHS for a day of old fashion fun. Auction, flea market, plant and bake sales, a variety of vendors, and games for children. Live music by White Mountain Bluegrass. Visit the AHS Museum and view its exhibit on “Winter Hill House,” a monumental structure that once sat on the shores of highland Lake. Historic Potter Place Railroad Station off Rtes 4 & 11, Andover. For more info, call Kristine Lane 603-735-2336.
3. From the Centre Harbor Historical Society: Thurs., July 23, 7pm. Lecture-“Kimball’s Castle.” Presented by Nick Richardson. Learn and ask questions about the prominent and popular NH railroad man and the castle he built in Gilford. Held at the Center Harbor Congregational Church, Main Street (next to Post Office). Free & open to the public. For more info, call 603-253-6746. The CHHS Schoolhouse Museum is open Saturdays in July and August 10-2, located at 94 Dane Road. http://www.chhistory.com.
4. From the Historical Society of Cheshire County, Keene: Fri., July 10, 1-4pm. Learn the Art of Candle Making. Join Wyman Tavern interpreter Eric Lindquist and HSCC Education Director Tom Haynes to make tapered and dippsed canldes. 1st in a series of Friday afternoon programs for families at the Wyman Tavern Museum. $5/pp or $10/family.
Wed., July 15. Boston Trip. HSCC will sponsor a bus trip to Boston with stops at the National Archives Regional office, Waltham; New England Historic and Genealogical Society and the JFK Library and Massachusetts Archives, Boston. This is an opportunity for genealogical research or simply to shop and sightsee for the day. Bus leaves HSCC at 6:45am and will return to Keene about 7:30pm. $27/HSCC member; $32/nonmembers. Register by calling museum or email hscc@hsccnh.org.
Historical Summer Camps: “Paddle to the Sea” July 22-24, 9-3. For ages 10-16. Free members; $95 nonmembers. “Making Toys & Games” July 29-31, 9-3. For children ages 8-16. $75 HSCC members; $90 nonmembers. Register by calling museum or email dired@hsccnh.org.
Sat.,, July 18. Exhibit Opens: “Muskets, Shotguns & Pepperboxes.” Numerous guns dating from the 18th century to the Civil War period, including a double barrel shotgun made by Keene’s George O. Leonard in 1864; Leonard’s rifles were known for their quality and accuracy and were in great demand during the Civil War.
Thurs., July 30, 7pm. Lecture-“The Evolution of Firearms in the Connecticut River Valley-1750s-Post Civil War.” Presented by historian Robert Colton from the Springfield Armory National Historic Site to complement the new exhibit. Free & open to the public; donations encouraged. Reservations requested due to limited seating.
Keene’s Historic Wyman Tavern Museum, 339 Main St., Keene. Open Thursday-Saturday 11-4 or by appointment. 603-352-1895. http://www.hsccnh.org.
5. From the Enfield Shaker Museum: Sat., July 4, 11am. Patriotic Sing-Along. To celebrate the national holiday, George and Donna Butler will lead this participatory program in the Mary Keane Chapel with patriotic museum. Bring a flag. Veterans invited to come in uniform. Open house in the Great Stone Dwelling follows. Free.
Fri., July 10 & Sat., July 11. Art & Garden Tour. Tour private and public gardens and exhibitions you might never see. Watch artisans demonstrating their skills. Final stop will be the Museum’s Herb Garden where refreshments will be served. Silent auction. $25 admission covers both days including a Twilight Tour of gardens in the village, wine & cheese reception. $15 admission for Saturday only. Rain or shine.
Sat., July 18, 5pm. Firefly Ball. Experience a magical summer evening with magnificent views as the sun sets over Mount Assurance. Cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, music. Dinner & dancing surrounded by moonlight and candlelight. $60/member; $80/nonmember. Weekend packages of $189/pp/do includes 2 nights in Great Stone Dwelling, 4 breakfast and 2 tickets.
July 22-25. Shaker Seminar. Organized by Hancock Shaker Village, the seminar will consists of lectures, tours and camaraderie. Historic accommodations at the Great Stone Dwelling.
Enfield Shaker Museum, 447 NH Rte 4A, Enfield, NH. 603-632-4346, enfieldshakermuseum@yahoo.com, http://www.shakermuseum.org.
6. From The Fells, Newbury: Tues., July 7,4-30-6pm. Lake Sunapee Then & Now: M/V Mount Sunapee II Boat Cruise. A great opportunity for a relaxing summer afternoon cruise on lovely Lake Sunapee while learning about the cottages of yesteryear which are still here and the changes in the Lake Sunapee environment over two centuries. Delicious hors d’oeuvres and cash bar. Co-sponsored by the Lake Sunapee Preservation Association. $40/nonmember; $35/members of sponsoring organizations. Leaves from the Sunapee Harbor Dock. For reservations, call 603-763-4789, ext. 3.
Now through Oct. 12. Exhibit-“New Hampshire Then & Now.” This exhibition of 80 photographs presents unique places, people and events that depict the character and culture of NH, past and present. Base on the book of the same name by Peter E. Randall, the exhibition provides visitors with a diverse visual overview of NH, comparing sites and people across the state, from the late 19th c. to today. Free with site admission. Co-sponsored by the NH Historical Society. Main House at The Fells, 456 Route 103A, Newbury.
For more information, contact The Fells at 603-763-4789 or visit http://www.thefells.org.
7. From the Hancock Historical Society: Sat., July 18, 10-4. Hancock Historic Homes & Summer Gardens Tour. Featuring six antique homes and five additional gardens. Proceeds benefit the Hancock Women’s Club Annual Scholarship Fund and other local charities. $20/ticket or $30 for two if purchased in advance; $25 at the door. Co-sponsored by HHS and the Hancock Women’s Club. Call 603-525-4970 or visit http://www.hancockwomansclub.com/tour.
8. From the Laconia Historical & Museum Society: Sun., July 26, 1-2pm. Spam Cook-Off. Held at the Weirs Community Hall. For more info, contact lhmslpl@metrocast.net
9. From the Meredith Historical Society: Tues., July 7, 7:30pm. Lecture-“Popular Music During WWII: Using Propaganda to Boost Morale.” Calvin Knickerbocker focuses on songs relating to the war and the home front through recorded excerpts to explore how the music affected our culture. Free & open to the public. Main Street Museum open Wed-Sat, 11-4; Farm Museum open Wed-Sat 12-4. For more info, call 603-279-1190 or visit http://www.MHS web.org.
MHS is seeking donations for its 1st Annual Auction of Antiques & Collectables to be held August 14 at the Meredith Community Center. Call 603-986-0855 for pick-ups.
10. From the NH Aviation Historical Society, Manchester: Sat., July 11, 11am. Boire Field (Nashua) Open House. Warbirds, homebuilts, static displays. Infiniti Aviation Hanger, Perimeter Road, Gate 2.
Sat., July 18, 2pm. Lecture-“Antoine de Ste. Exupery.” This presentation by NHAHS member Scott Eaton will focus on the life of this famous French aviator and author (who was lost on a mission in WWII) and how flying inspired his insights into the importance of personal responsibility and devotion to a cause. $5/adult and children over 12; $3/senior 65+; $10/family groups of 3 or 4.
Sat., July 18. EAA Chapter 740 Barbecue & Taildragger Fly-In. At Perlin Field, Call 603-863-1220 for information.
The NH Aviation Museum is presently featuring a new exhibit on the history of the New Hampshire Air National Guard. The museum is located at the historic 1937 terminal building at the Boston/Manchester Regional Airport, Manchester, and is open Fri. & Sat. 10-4 and Sun. 1-4. For more information, avmuseum1@myfairpoint.net or visit http://www.nhahs.org.
11. From the NH Boat Museum, Wolfeboro: Thurs., July 16, 7pm. Lecture-“Ice Yachting in the Lakes Region.” Presented by Charlie Silfvenius, local ice boater and sailor. Free & open to the public.
Fri., July 17, 7pm. Auction Preview Party. Enjoy a special viewing of the items up for bid in the following day’s New England Vintage Boat Auction. Delicious hors d’oeuvres, cash bar, music and mini-auction of summer fun activities and local art. $25/pp. Under the tent.
Sat., July 18, 11am. The New England Vintage Boat Auction. Boats of all types, sizes and year will be on the auction block, along with a variety of lake or camp-themed antiques. Something for everyone at this annual fundraiser to benefit the Museum. Rain or shine. To view a selection of items, visit http://ww.nhbm.org/events and click on “Auctioneer’s Page” on the boat auction page.
Tickets are now on sale for the 3rd Annual Boathouse Tour. Take a tour of six privately owned boathouses on Lake Winnipesaukee by land in your car or by water in an antique wooden boat driven by NHBM volunteers. Docents will welcome guests at each boathouse and provide information on the house and the boats. $25/land ticket; $75/water ticket. Space is limited for the water tickets, so call today for your reservation.
NHBM is open 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.
12. From the New London Historical Society: July 5 – Sept. 6, Sun. & Tues. afternoons. New Exhibit- “Quilts: Antique to Contemporary.” This exhibit will feature antique quilts from the NLHS collections, area collectors and the work of regional contemporary textile artists. Free & open to the public. Held at the Scytheville House & Griffin Barn.
July 5 – Oct. 11. Exhibit – “New London Then & Now – A Pictorial Exhibit.” This exhibit features photographs from the NLHS collections and Town Archives, and the work of contemporary area artists. Free & open to the public. Held at the Carriage Shed.
For more information, call 603-526-6564 or visit http://www.newlondonhistoricalsociety.org.
13. From the New Market Historical Society: Mon., July 27, 7pm. Lecture-“Scull Boats.” Presented by Peter Witham Sr. & Peter Witham Jr. While most duck hunters set up decoys and a blind on shore, there is a tool that can take him to the action – a “sneak boat” or scull boat. Propelling a scull boat is a lot of work and can be wet and uncomfortable, but the craft is fast, low in the water, well-camouflaged and perfectly suited to the hunt. Peter Sr. & Jr. will share their extensive knowledge of this fascinating watercraft. Stone School Museum is located on Zion’s Hill, Granite St., Newmarket and is open Thursdays 2-4. For information, visit http://www.newmarketnhhistoricalsociey.org
14. From the Sunapee Historical Society: Thurs., July 16, 7pm. A Sunapee Crackerbarrel Talk – “Arthur Slade, Growing Up With Hotels.” An interesting, information conversation with someone whose family ran the Elm Lodge, Bene Mere and Brukehaven hotels. Free. Held at the SHS Museum, Sunapee Harbor.
Thurs., July 30, 7pm. “Wild Goose Waters From Above.” Presented by Babe Sargent and Ron Garceau on a coffee-table book published this year by SooNipi Publishing of fantastic aerial photographs of the Lake Sunapee shoreline taken by John & Babe Sargent in 1949-50. Co-sponsored by the Lake Sunapee Protective Association. Held at Knowlton House, Sunapee Harbor.
Now through Columbus Day. Exhibit-“Scenes of Sunapee, Then & Now.” A pictorial exhibit of town views, peole and the lake. Additional exhibits feature the steamboats, hotels, businesses and life reflecting Sunapee’s past. Free & open to the public. Held at the Museum at Sunapee Harbor.
For more information, contact Ron Garceau at 603-763-9872 or rongarceau@comcast.net.
15. From the Thompson-Ames Historical Society, Gilford: Mon., July 6. Lecture-“Sprightly Steps” presented by Adam Boyce. New Hampshire contra dance and square dance with live fiddling to illustrate different types of tunes. Program funded by the NH Humanities Council. Traditional, Blues, Jazz and Folk by Bob McCarthy. Performances at the Gilford Village Bandstand (or Meetinghouse in case of rain). Business meeting at 7pm and program begins at 7:15pm. For more information, thomames@metrocast.net or visit http://www.gilfordhistoricalsociety.org.
16. From the Wentworth-Gardner House, Portsmouth: July 25. “Meet the Makers of Inspired Creations.” Guests will have the chance to interact with extraordinary artisans who created the “Inspired by Wentworth-Gardner” exhibit now on display. Each artisan will generously donate a portion of the proceeds of any sale to the Wentworth-Gardner and Tobias Lear Houses Association. The “Inspired Creations” Exhibitions runs through October 11. Thurs.-Sun. 12-4pm. For more information, call 603-436-4406 or visit http://www.wentworthgardnerandlear.org.
17. From the Wright Museum, Wolfeboro: Tues., July 7, 7pm. Lecture-“To the Survivors, The 8th Air Corps’ Bombing of Germany in WWII.” Presented by Henry S. Maxfield, author of “To The Survivors,” who served as a navigator on a B-24 Liberator bomber in the 8th Air Force in WWII. Shot down over Germany, he was one of only 3 survivors and was a prisoner of war. Now retired, Maxfield is author of several books; this historical novel is based largely on his own experiences as an aviator and POW. The Wright Museum of WWII History, 77 Center St., 603-569-1212, info@wrightmuseum.org or visit http://www.wrightmuseum.org.
WORKSHOPS, CONFERENCES & INQUIRIES
18. AHSNH is pleased to announce a series of workshops in a collaborative effort 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.
“Cemetery Walks” – July 10, 9-5, Chester Historical Society. $25pp includes lunch. Sponsored by the NHHC, Contact Stephanie Skenyon at sskenyon@nhhistory.org. “Documenting Your Society’s Archives & Collections” – Sept. 23, white Mountains/Coos county Region. $20/NHAC member; $25/nonmember includes lunch. Sponsored by the NHAG. Contact Chris Pratt, nharchivesgroup@gmail.com. “PR & Marketing for the Small Nonprofit” – Oct. 17, 10-12, New London Historical Society. Free to AHSNH members. Tour of NLHS facilities to follow. Sponsored by AHSNH. Contact Stephanie Skenyon. “Membership Development & Fundraising” – Nov. 12, 9-12, 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.
19. Plymouth State University is offering three courses from its graduate-level Certificate in Historic Preservation Program. Heritage Studies: Foundations; New Hampshire & New England: Historical Sites; and rural Cultural Environment: Architecture & Landscape. To learn more contact Stacey Yap, program coordinator at 603-535-2333 or staceyy@plymouth.edu or visit http://www.plymouth.edu/graduate/heritage.
20. An inquiry from North Carolina: The editor of the NC Folklore Journal is interested in the folklore of historic interpretation with an emphasis on 18th c. toys and the process of passing information from research to interpreter to the public. If anyone presents programson or using 18th c. toys and games or know of historic sites that do interpretive/educaitonal programs on 18th c. toys, please contact carol_l@bellsouth.net.
Ann W. Sprague, 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 annsprague@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.
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