On 12 July 2011 New Hampshire Governor John Lynch signed
House Bill 585 proclaiming that the third week of October be recognized as “New
Hampshire History Week”. Historical
societies, schools and museums across the state are presenting special events
this week, October 16 -22 for the first celebration of the new “New Hampshire
History Week”. Last night in Concord
there was a special presentation and press conference at the New Hampshire
Historical Society.
Representative David Watters of Dover, a major sponsor of
the bill, was at the signing and said “If we are to have historical resources
so today’s history can be understood, we must rely on families with full
attics, local libraries and historical societies, and our great museums, colleges
and universities, and indeed, on the state government, to collect and preserve
them.” For more information, contact
Representative Watters at 603-969-9224 or david.watters@leg.state.nh.us
Events for New Hampshire History Week
October 19th at the Exeter American Independence
Museum www.independencemuseum.org The 230th anniversary of
the surrender of British troops at Yorktown will be
observed. On display will be the surrender document created by Nicholas
Gilman, Jr. who served on General George Washington’s staff at the time.
Visitors will learn more about the Battle of Yorktown and tours will be offered
at 10 a.m., 12 p.m. and 2 p.m. Regular tour fees will apply.
October
20th, the Hooksett Historical Society will present “Night at the
Prescott Museum” featuring an open house, trivia games and puzzles from 5:30 to
7:30PM
October
21 and 22 at the Exeter American Independence Museum www.independencemuseum.org A 280th birthday party
for the senior Nicholas Gilman. Gilman lived at what is now known as the
Ladd-Gilman House, c. 1721, and was a key player in NH’s role during the
American Revolution. Birthday cake, a quill writing craft, and a birthday
card will be part of the festivities. Regular tour fees of $5 per adult,
$3 per student will apply; children under 6 are admitted at no charge.
October
22 the Hooksett Historical Society will host a Treasure Hunt from 12 Noon to
3PM. For a donation of $20 per team, the
contestants will locate town historic places and bring back answers based on
the clues. Prizes to the team with the
most correct answers in the shortest time.
$100 worth of prizes to be given.
Press
release from the New Hampshire Department of Cultural Resources http://www.nh.gov/nhculture/mediaroom/2011/history_week.htm
In honor of NH History Week, the Concord Monitor has a
history quiz. How well did you do? http://www.concordmonitor.com/article/286548/think-you-know-history-lets-find-out?CSAuthResp=1319042644%3Aih8q98aidel672154070p3khb5%3ACSUserId|CSGroupId%3Aapproved%3A782F3074B32099E128E162E8B5228A29&CSUserId=94&CSGroupId=1
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Copyright 2011, Heather Wilkinson Rojo
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