Upcoming Events

Reflections: A Journey from Antiques to Art
The New London Historical Society is hosting this special Art Show and Auction event on September 26th.  Set in New London's Historical Village, it will be the perfect evening for enjoying over 40 of Laurids "Bud" Lauridsen's original art pieces while visiting with friends and fellow art enthusiasts.
 
The art show and reception will be held in the Phillips Barn from 5 - 7 p.m. The auction of antique props featured in Bud’s paintings and original signed paintings from the Lauridsen family will take place in the Meeting House at 7 p.m.
 
Join us for this unique opportunity see a collection of paintings by the hand of one of New London’s own and bid on the few remaining original pieces for your own collection.
Tickets are available by contacting the NLHS by phone 526-6564 or email nlhsociety@gmail.com or by stopping by Tatewell’s Gallery in New London.  View auction items online or watch for a showing of auction items in Tatewell’s window in the Colonial building.

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Harvest Sunday
September 27 from 1:00 - 4:00 pm
NLHS Members - $6.00; Non-members - $8.00
Children under 12 free

Harvest Sunday Approaches
For this annual event the New London historical village will be bustling with activities - children games, crafts and demonstrations. - something for all ages.
 
Join us for yummy harvest activities that include hearthside cooking, churning butter, making homemade ice cream and cider, and baking cornbread. Games and craft activities for the children include lawn games, village-wide scavenger hunt, and making corn husk dolls. Children will have an opportunity to barter at the general store while the adults shop the homemade baked goods and preserves. Everyone can try their hand at working an antique fire pumper, visit the Transportation Museum, and enjoy seasonal treats and beverages.

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Pumpkin People
Sunday October 4 at 2:00 pm
Create your own Pumpkin Family
NLHS Members - Free;
Non-Members - $3.00
The perfect fall craft activity. All you need to bring is your imagination. NLHS will provide the template, pumpkins, and decorative trappings for building your own pumpkin person. This table top-size personalized seasonal décor will add a touch of fall whimsy to your home. The event is recommended for ages 7-97.

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Our National Thanksgiving
Tuesday, November 10
Reenactment with "Abraham Lincoln" and "Mrs. Hale"
7:00 pm - Refreshments
7:30 pm - Program
Admission - free
This program is funded by a grant from the New Hampshire Humanities Council.
"Our National Thanksgiving: With Thanks to President Lincoln and Mrs. Hale" will be presented by Steve and Sharon Wood of Claremont. Steve will portray our 16th president and Sharon is the editor of the popular 19th century magazine, "Godey's Lady's". Together they will tell the story of Sarah Josepha Hale's thirty-year campaign to have Thanksgiving declared a national holiday. Hale's efforts were successful when Lincoln signed his Thanksgiving Proclamation in 1863.
We can thank Mrs. Hale, a native of Newport, New Hampshire for the Thanksgiving holiday we enjoy today. Attend this reenactment program for historical insight to share at your "Turkey Day" table. This program is a great family event with cookies and milk and a photo opportunity with Abe Lincoln and Mrs. Hale.

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Holiday Open House
Sunday, Dec. 6, 11:30 am - 3:30 pm
Members - $6.00; Nonmembers - $8.00
Children under 12 free
 
Take a step back in time on Sunday, December 6 and enjoy the pleasures of a small town holiday on the grounds of the New London Historical Village and Museum.
On Sunday, December 6 join us and take a step back in time to enjoy the pleasures of a small town holiday on the grounds of the New London Historical Village & Museum.
 
Visit the Village and enjoy strolling musicians and mini-concerts. Stop by the Meeting House for refreshments while children create holiday crafts; visit the Scytheville house for hearthside cooking and sampling; Shop at the Country Store for fresh baked goods, meats, cheese and gift items.   And of course, review the Silent Auction offerings and bid on a variety of antiques, collectibles and favorite items.