Many of the events listed below (all held at the New London Historical Society) are part of a larger series of programs sponsored by The Fells, The Lake Sunapee Protective Association, The New London Barn Playhouse, and the historical societies of New London, Newbury, and Sunapee.
We are also hosting three special exhibits this year.
This presentation focuses on the often forgotten black residents of Newport, Croydon, Goshen, Sutton, and Warner at the close of the American Revolution.
Presentation by Rebecca Courser, Warner Historical Society
When her husband died in 1736, Ann Jose Harvey became the owner of a Portsmouth, NH, tavern and sole guardian of seven small children. For 20 years she ran the prosperous tavern. Sponsored by the New Hampshire Humanities Council.
Presentation by Prof. Marcia Schmidt Blaine, Plymouth State University
“Hey, kids let’s put on a show!” A brief and colorful history and slide show of summer theater.
Presentation by Tom DeMille, New London Barn Playhouse
Every other year, the Society hosts an art show featuring the work of area children from kindergarten through high school. A panel of artist-judges awards ribbons in several categories, and winning entrants receive prizes that include art supplies and lessons with local artists. Refreshments and tours of the Transportation Building carriage museum will be offered during the event. Free admission.
Artists may download more details and an entry form; please return it by April 25.
Unveiling our newest exhibit—an Abbot-Downing Mountain Wagon. This 12-passenger, horse-drawn vehicle once ran to the top of New England! Enjoy a pictorial history of the Mt. Washington Carriage Road.
Presentation by Howie Wemyss, Mount Washington Auto Road
New Hampshire has had many grand hotels—from the seacoast to the lakes region to the White Mountains. Can you name all those around Lake Sunapee?
Presentation by Ron Garceau, Sunapee Historical Society
Back by popular demand, the NLHS Art Show features some of the area’s most recognized artists as well as emerging talent from the region. The catered preview reception on Friday, June 20, 5 to 8PM, is $30/person.
Please make your reservations by June 6. You may download a reservation form or call (603) 763-8706.
The show is open for general admission on Saturday, June 21, from 11AM to 3PM. Saturday admission is $4 for members, $6 for non-members, and free for those with Friday Preview…
Ten miles off New Hampshire’s seacoast, Star and Appledore Islands have hosted summer visitors, artists, and writers at their grand hotels since the 19th century.
Presentation by Bruce Parsons, Photographer
On Sunday, July 13, 2008, the New Hampshire Quilt Documentation Project (NHQDPII) and the New London Historical Society will sponsor a Quilt Documentation Day during which quilt owners can learn more about their antique quilts and quilted objects.
Please call Maggie Ford at 526-7245 to reserve an appointment. All quilts will be documented free of charge. Copies of the documentation will be available for a fee of $5 per quilt (to defray the costs of copying, photographs, supplies).
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Carriage driving still thrives in the United States, as does the preservation and restoration of horse-drawn vehicles. Learn about great collections around the world—and the one right here at the Society.
Presentation by Roger Murray, Carriage Museum of America
Please join us for the Society's Annual Meeting on Wednesday, August 20th at 4:30 PM. The meeting will be held in the Griffin Barn. Plan to arrive early for special guided tours of the summer exhibits.
Tourists flocked to New England throughout the 19th century, from seaside to rural towns. Explore ways that the expanding tourist industry helped create the image of “New England.”
Presentation by Prof. Dona Brown, University of Vermont
Fun for the whole family. 19th century games, hearthside cooking, weaving and spinning, antique carriages & more. Free admission.
Enjoy old-fashioned New England holiday traditions in a 19th century New Hampshire village. Hearthside cooking, crafts, music, silent auction, & more. Free admission.
