A richer experience, but at your pace
What is more fitting than a mobile tour app at a Telephone Museum? That is what the New Hampshire Telephone Museum (NHTM) staff thought when they embarked on this project. Originally, museum visitors were provided the option of taking a guided tour or looking around on their own. Most people opted for the tour, but […]
Preserving history and improving visitor experience
The Fells Historic Estate and Gardens has announced the Public Phase of their Treasure The Fells campaign to raise the $1.2 million needed to keep moving forward toward the goal of making The Fells a center for discovery and education. The monies are needed to preserve this historic estate for generations to come and to […]
American lighthouses is the topic on July 9
The Warner Historical Society’s Tory Hill Authors Series continues its seventh season with bestselling author of Leviathan, Eric Jay Dolin, speaking about his latest publication, Brilliant Beacons: A History of the American Lighthouse on Saturday, July 9. Set against the backdrop of an expanding nation, Brilliant Beacons traces the evolution of America’s lighthouse system from its earliest […]
July 16 at 4 PM at the Old Baptist Church
The Salisbury Historical Society is sponsoring a free concert by the 12th New Hampshire Regiment Serenade Band on Saturday, July 16, at 4 PM at the Old Baptist Church and meetinghouse on Route 4, next to the Town Hall, in Salisbury. The band will present a concert of Civil War music, using rare and authentic period instruments. For more information, contact Ken […]
Please keep this engaging column alive!
For several years now, Heather Makechnie has faithfully extracted the community news about Andover from the weekly Franklin Journal-Transcript of 50 years ago for the enjoyment of our readers, many of whom read about their younger selves and their long-ago friends and family in this news from the past. Heather’s volunteer efforts added an important historical […]
At the Old Time Fair on August 7
Mark your calendar! Sunday, August 7, at noon is the Andover Historical Society’s annual fundraising auction at the Old Time Fair in Potter Place. Don’t miss the auction this year, as you’ll be able to bid on a 16′ Luger sailboat. It’s a great boat for learning how to sail, and you can sail it […]
Coincides with Wilmot Farmers Market each Saturday
The Wilmot Curiosity Shop drew a crowd when it opened at the Wilmot Farmers Market in 2014. Photo: Lindy Heim The Wilmot Historical Society (WHS) will be opening its History Room and Curiosity Shop for the season from 9 AM to noon on Saturday, July 2. Both venues will be open each Saturday through August […]
Sunday, June 26, at NLHS
The New London Historical Society invites you for a delightful and fun summer afternoon on Sunday, June 26, from 1 to 4 PM in the New London Historical Village. Stop to admire the alpaca and taste fresh homemade strawberry ice cream. Raffles, games, and the penny candy store are all part of the festival. Take in the Village […]
Saturday, May 21, at 10 AM
The Andover Historical Society’s museums in Potter Place open for the season on Saturday, May 21, at 10 AM. The Andover Historical Society announces the opening of the Potter Place Railroad Station and JC Emons General Store in Potter Place on Saturday, May 21. The buildings are open during the summer on Saturdays from 10 AM […]