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New Hampton Historical Society
http://newhamptonhistory.org
Post Office Box 422, New Hampton, NH 03256-0422
email: newhamptonhistory@gmail.com
Mission:
The New Hampton Historical Society is a not-for-profit educational organization whose mission is to research and preserve the history of the town of New Hampton through its collection of historical material and its buildings, and to share the rich heritage of the town with residents, visitors, and students through exhibitions, programs, interpretations, and presentations.
The New Hampton Historical Society, established in 1945, is dedicated to historic preservation and education. The Society collects and preserves artifacts and information from and about the Town of New Hampton. These collections include items pertaining to the town’s Historic One Room Schools, local farming and industries, the local Grange, the New Hampton School, and people of the town.
The New Hampton Historical Society provides about eight monthly programs each year between September and June of the following year. These events and the Society's monthly Board of Directors meetings are held at the Gordon-Nash Library, located at 69 Main Street, New Hampton.
The New Hampton Historical Society Presents:
The Bickfords of New Hampton-An Intimate Family History
Tuesday, January 27th-5:30 PM
Gordon-Nash Library, 69 Main Street, New Hampton
Upon arrival, enjoy light refreshments and view an exhibit of programs we have offered for past years.
Zac Curran, NHHS President, will report on the state of the Society and ask our guests for future program suggestions.
Library Director Jerrica Blakey and Curator Kent
Bicknell will present the Bickford family history from the 1879's through
the 1950's when they were prominent in New Hampton's church, schools and
library.
In 2021, the Gordon-Nash Library received a comprehensive archive of
Bickford family material including journals, letters, postcards, photographs,
pamphlets and brochures. The collection contains over one thousand pieces of
Bickford family personal items that paint a vivid picture of what New Hampton
life was like in the late 1800's through the mid-1900's. We will share
many items from the collection including early photographs of the Village, the
history behind the still-standing Clapp Fountain on Main Street, a scathing
review of Gone With The Wind from Grace Bickford, news of
births, deaths, war and other significant events of the times.
Susan Bickford Tsiatis, a great niece of Ina Bickford, says of the collection.
"I am thrilled to know that my family's archive is now part of the
Gordon-Nash Library. Their lives truly wound through the history of the
library, the school, and the town. Their photos and memorabilia will
bring color to the story of New Hampton's past, and I am so proud to be part of
their heritage."
Please join us. Our programs are free and open to the public.
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Visit our website at www.newhamptonhistory.org
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