Advertisement for “Standard” Plumbing Fixtures, 1922, by the Standard Sanitary Manufacturing Company, Pittsburgh, Penn. Collection of Historic New England. Independence Day Schedule Friday, July 3, 2009 The Society's museum will be open from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., the library is closed. Saturday, July 4, 2009 The Society's museum and library are closed Sunday, July 5, 2009 The Society's museum is open from 12 noon to 5 p.m. Upcoming Programs & Events Thursday, July 2, 2009 Concert — Seacoast Wind Ensemble A selection of historical patriotic music from the Revolutionary through the Civil Wars. This concert is sponsored by the Duncan S. McGowan Memorial Fund for Eagle Square and the Frederick Smyth Institute of Music. Location: Eagle Square, Concord, NH. In case of rain, bring a chair as the concerts will be moved indoors to the adjacent atrium at 7 Eagle Square. Time: 7:30 p.m. Admission: Free Contact: Call 603/228-6688 Friday, July 10, 2009 Workshop — Cemetery Walks This workshop, part of a series of workshops for local historical societies, is a collaborative effort of the Association of Historical Societies of New Hampshire, the New Hampshire Humanities Council, the New Hampshire Archives Group, and the New Hampshire Historical Society. Space is limited, so please call and register in advance with the contact person for the workshop of your choice. If you have any general questions please contact Stephanie Skenyon at 603/856-0611 or sskenyon@nhhistory.org. Location: Chester Historical Society Time: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Cost: $25 per person (includes lunch) Contact: Stephanie Skenyon at 603/856-0611 or sskenyon@nhhistory.org. Sponsored by the New Hampshire Humanities Council Thursday, July 16, 2009 Lecture — Lincoln and the Problem of Civil Liberty in War Pulitzer Prize winning author Dr. Mark Neely discusses Lincoln and the Problem of Civil Liberty in War on Thursday, July 16 at 7 pm at the New Hampshire Historical Society’s library, 30 Park Street, Concord, NH. Drawing upon research for his Pulitzer Prize winning book, The Fate of Liberty: Abraham Lincoln and Civil Liberties, Dr. Neely will discuss the reasons behind President Lincoln’s historic decisions and the broader questions surrounding the fate of civil liberty in war. Dr. Mark Neely is a Pulitzer Prize winning author of American Civil War history and the McCabe-Greer Professor in the American Civil War era at Pennsylvania State University. For twenty years, he served as the director of the Lincoln Museum in Ft. Wayne, Indiana. Since 1998, he has been teaching the history of the Civil War at Pennsylvania State University. He is the author of ten books on Abraham Lincoln and the Civil War. In 1992, he won the Pulitzer Prize for History for The Fate of Liberty: Abraham Lincoln and Civil Liberties, an insightful analysis of President Lincoln and his decision to suspend certain Constitutional liberties amidst the uncertainty of the Civil War. Dr. Neely graduated from Yale University with a PhD in 1973. Location: 30 Park Street, Concord, NH Time: 7 p.m. Cost: $10 for nonmembers, $5 for New Hampshire Historical Society members Contact: Contact Chris MacLeod at 603/856-0604 or cmacleod@nhhistory.org. Thursday, August 29, 2009 New Exhibition and Opening Reception New Hampshire Furniture Masters — Unsurpassed Artistry Always a popular event, the opening reception for the New Hampshire Furniture Masters annual exhibition is excellent opportunity to chat with the masters in front of their works and bid on silent auction pieces you'll find nowhere else. For more information go to furnituremasters.org. Location: 30 Park Street, Concord, NH Time: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Admission: Free Contact: Call 603/566-6368 Wednesday, September 23, 2009 Workshop — Documenting Your Society’s Archives and Collections This workshop, part of a series of workshops for local historical societies, is a collaborative effort of the Association of Historical Societies of New Hampshire, the New Hampshire Humanities Council, the New Hampshire Archives Group, and the New Hampshire Historical Society. Space is limited, so please call and register in advance with the contact person for the workshop of your choice. If you have any general questions please contact Stephanie Skenyon at 603/856-0611 or sskenyon@nhhistory.org. Location: White Mountains/Coos County Region Time: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Cost: $20 for NHAG members, $25 for nonmembers (includes lunch) Contact: Chris Pratt at nharchivesgroup@gmail.com Sponsored by the New Hampshire Archives Group Saturday, October 17, 2009 Workshop — Public Relations and Marketing This workshop, part of a series of workshops for local historical societies, is a collaborative effort of the Association of Historical Societies of New Hampshire, the New Hampshire Humanities Council, the New Hampshire Archives Group, and the New Hampshire Historical Society. Space is limited, so please call and register in advance with the contact person for the workshop of your choice. If you have any general questions please contact Stephanie Skenyon at 603/856-0611 or sskenyon@nhhistory.org. Location: New London Historical Society Time: 10 a.m. to 12 noon Cost: Free to AHSNH members Contact: Stephanie Skenyon at 603/856-0611 or sskenyon@nhhistory.org Sponsored by the Association of Historical Societies of New Hampshire Thursday, November 12, 2009 Workshop — Membership Development and Fundraising This workshop, part of a series of workshops for local historical societies, is a collaborative effort of the Association of Historical Societies of New Hampshire, the New Hampshire Humanities Council, the New Hampshire Archives Group, and the New Hampshire Historical Society. Space is limited, so please call and register in advance with the contact person for the workshop of your choice. If you have any general questions please contact Stephanie Skenyon at 603/856-0611 or sskenyon@nhhistory.org. Location: Exeter Historical Society Time: 9 a.m. to 12 noon Cost: Free Contact: Stephanie Skenyon at 603/856-0611 or sskenyon@nhhistory.org Sponsored by the New Hampshire Historical Society February 2010 Workshop — PastPerfect Training This workshop, part of a series of workshops for local historical societies, is a collaborative effort of the Association of Historical Societies of New Hampshire, the New Hampshire Humanities Council, the New Hampshire Archives Group, and the New Hampshire Historical Society. Space is limited, so please call and register in advance with the contact person for the workshop of your choice. If you have any general questions please contact Stephanie Skenyon at 603/856-0611 or sskenyon@nhhistory.org. Location: New Hampshire Technical Institute Time: 9:30 a.m. Cost: TBD Contact: Stephanie Skenyon at 603/856-0611 or sskenyon@nhhistory.org Sponsored by the New Hampshire Historical Society Current Exhibitions America's Kitchens (through January 17, 2010) America’s Kitchens, a new traveling exhibition organized by Historic New England, begins its national tour in New Hampshire. The exhibition is on view at the New Hampshire Historical Society’s museum through January 17, 2010. America’s Kitchens showcases the important role of kitchens throughout American history. Based on extensive research and authentic historical kitchens, the exhibition features recreated kitchens, artifacts, photographs, and the personal stories that bring them to life. Organized by Historic New England, the national tour of America’s Kitchens is made possible by the Gilbert H. Hood Family Fund, the Mars Foundation, and the National Endowment for the Humanities. Presentation of the exhibition at the New Hampshire Historical Society is funded by Associated Grocers of New England, Inc., and Vintage Kitchens. Location: 6 Eagle Square, Concord, NH Hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday, 12 to 5 p.m. Also open Monday 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 1-October 15 and in December. Closed on federal holidays. Admission: $5.50 adults, $4.50 seniors, $3 children 6-18, $17 family maximum, free for New Hampshire Historical Society members Contact: Call 603/228-6688 Abraham Lincoln and New Hampshire (through December 31, 2009) After delivering his now famous antislavery address on February 27, 1860, at the Cooper Union in New York City, Lincoln became a national celebrity. He followed the address with a 12-day speaking tour of New England starting the next day. New Hampshire became the centerpiece of the tour, as the future president delivered speeches in Concord, Manchester, Dover, and Exeter. His speeches helped galvanize the growing state Republican Party behind his candidacy for president, and gave Lincoln an opportunity to visit his son, Robert, who was attending Phillips Exeter Academy. During the whirlwind visit, “Honest Abe” won new friends with his talents as a public speaker, storyteller, and political leader, and made a lasting impression on the people he met. While researching the exhibition, the Society uncovered some fascinating stories of New Hampshire people and events that intersected with the life of one of the nation’s greatest presidents. These memorable stories are told through the Society’s collection of Lincoln-related documents, photographs, and objects. The exhibition Abraham Lincoln and New Hampshire is presented in cooperation with the state and national Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commissions, and is sponsored by Lincoln Financial Foundation and Rath, Young, and Pignatelli. Location: 30 Park Street, Concord, NH Hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed on federal holidays. Admission: Free Contact: Call 603/228-6688 Pulled into History (ongoing)   In January the Perry Greene Collection, documenting the life and adventures of Arthur T. Walden, his famous dog, Chinook, and dog sledding in New Hampshire, were donated to the New Hampshire Historical Society by Rick Skoglund and Martha Kalina, owners of the Perry Greene Kennel in Waldoboro, Maine. A rich assemblage of more than two hundred photographs, letters, newspaper clippings, and artifacts, covering the period from 1920 to 1940, it is the first collection of its kind documenting the early years of dog sledding in New Hampshire that the Society has acquired. Society staff developed an exhibition, Pulled into History, using these important materials. Location: 6 Eagle Square, Concord, NH Hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday, 12 to 5 p.m. Also open Monday 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 1-October 15 and in December. Closed on federal holidays. Admission: $5.50 adults, $4.50 seniors, $3 children 6-18, $17 family maximum, free for New Hampshire Historical Society members Contact: Call 603/228-6688 New Hampshire Through Many Eyes (ongoing)   A panorama of Granite State history from Native American days to modern times. Includes one of the finest remaining examples of the Concord coach, the stagecoach that opened the American west. Location: 6 Eagle Square, Concord, NH Hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday, 12 to 5 p.m. Also open Monday 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 1-October 15 and in December. Closed on federal holidays. Admission: $5.50 adults, $4.50 seniors, $3 children 6-18, $17 family maximum, free for New Hampshire Historical Society members Contact: Call 603/228-6688 The Mystery Stone (ongoing) One of the New Hampshire Historical Society’s most mysterious and requested artifacts – the “Mystery Stone” – is on long-term display at the Society’s Museum of New Hampshire History. Location: 6 Eagle Square, Concord, NH Hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday, 12 to 5 p.m. Also open Monday 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 1-October 15 and in December. Closed on federal holidays. Admission: $5.50 adults, $4.50 seniors, $3 children 6-18, $17 family maximum, free for New Hampshire Historical Society members Contact: Call 603/228-6688 Satellite & Traveling Exhibitions New Hampshire Then and Now (at The Fells, Newbury, NH) Nineteenth-century stagecoaches and twenty-first century Segways come together in this exhibition. The White Mountains of New Hampshire (at the Mount Washington Resort at Bretton Woods) The exhibition explores the White Mountain region with a rich array of objects and images and is open to the public. About Us - Visit - Library - Museum - Education - Publications - Programs & Events Museum Store - Join & Support - Contact Us - Home New Hampshire Historical Society Library | 30 Park Street, Concord, NH 03301 Museum | 6 Eagle Square, Concord, NH 03301 603/228-6688 | Contact Us © 1998-2008 New Hampshire Historical Society | Privacy Policy | Terms of Use