In September, a very special event will be held by the Franklin Historical Society at the Franklin Public Library at 310 Central Street in Franklin. On Thursday, September 4, at 7 PM, scuba diver and underwater explorer and historian Hans Hug will discuss the deep aquatic finds lying at the bottom of Lake Winnipesaukee in an engrossing style that has attracted hundreds of rapt listeners all over New Hampshire. “

What Lies Beneath Winnipesaukee” will delve into the artifacts, shipwrecks, and other underwater discoveries that Mr. Hug has uncovered over the years he has taken his camera to the depths of the Big Lake. Using old maps, photographs, historical research, and high tech side-scan sonar, he has discovered many new and fascinating things, including dozens of heretofore unknown shipwrecks.

Mr. Hug will display many of the objects he has found, as well as underwater photographs and sonar images, and will show a short video of one of the wrecks he located. Of interest to history buffs, scuba divers, or just armchair adventurers, this is an educational event not to be missed.

There is no admission charge, and the presentation is open to all. After the program, the Society will hold its regular monthly business meeting, and all attendees are encouraged to stay, listen, and participate.