CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Season Opening!
Saturday, June 27
Our Annual Opening Day promises to be another fun and memorable event!
The Elisha Marston House, Barn and Gift Shop opens for the summer season on Saturday, June 27, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Our summer exhibition entitled:
Beauty and Utility
A Century of Sandwich Home Industries
celebrates its grand opening in the Joseph Wentworth Gallery. This very special exhibition will celebrate 100 years of the Sandwich Home Industries. The exhibition will run from June 27 through September 5 and include the legacy of Mary and J. Randolph Coolidge, the story of cooperative support of local artisans, and artifacts from 100 years of retail. For more on the exhibition, click HERE.
Our Gift Shop will also be open highlighting new and familiar products as well as some wonderful layout changes (we like to shake things up each year!). Always something special for everyone – and a great way to support the Society! Our new 2027 calendar is also available for sale!!
The Quimby Barn and Transportation Museum will be open from 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
We have a fantastic line-up of artisans who will be demonstrating their craft on the lawn area between the Elisha Marston House and Town Hall from 12:00 – 3:00 PM. ....and don't forget the the traditional 'opening day hot dog' expertly grilled by some of our trustees!
Stay tuned for more information on our artisan line-up!
The Elisha Marston House, Barn and Gift Shop opens for the summer season on Saturday, June 27, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Our summer exhibition entitled:
Beauty and Utility
A Century of Sandwich Home Industries
celebrates its grand opening in the Joseph Wentworth Gallery. This very special exhibition will celebrate 100 years of the Sandwich Home Industries. The exhibition will run from June 27 through September 5 and include the legacy of Mary and J. Randolph Coolidge, the story of cooperative support of local artisans, and artifacts from 100 years of retail. For more on the exhibition, click HERE.
Our Gift Shop will also be open highlighting new and familiar products as well as some wonderful layout changes (we like to shake things up each year!). Always something special for everyone – and a great way to support the Society! Our new 2027 calendar is also available for sale!!
The Quimby Barn and Transportation Museum will be open from 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
We have a fantastic line-up of artisans who will be demonstrating their craft on the lawn area between the Elisha Marston House and Town Hall from 12:00 – 3:00 PM. ....and don't forget the the traditional 'opening day hot dog' expertly grilled by some of our trustees!
Stay tuned for more information on our artisan line-up!
Redcoats & Rebels:
New Hampshire and the American Revolution
New Hampshire and the American Revolution
A NH Humanities-to-Go Program co-sponsored with the Samuel H. Wentworth Library held on:
When: July 8
Time: 7:00 PM
Where: Doris L. Benz Community Center
Presenter: Mary Adams
New Hampshire often gets overlooked in the narrative of the American Revolution, overshadowed by its noisy neighbor to the south. Nowadays, few people know about Paul Revere’s first ride, which was to Portsmouth in December 1774 to warn the patriots that the British were coming to reinforce Fort William and Mary, five months before the Redcoats marched on Concord and Lexington. Nor do they know that two-thirds of the troops at the Battle of Bunker Hill were from New Hampshire. Most people are also unaware that New Hampshire’s Provincial Congress adopted the first state constitution in January 1776, making no mention of royal authority and essentially declaring independence from Great Britain six months before anyone else. And this is just the beginning of New Hampshire’s revolutionary story.
When: July 8
Time: 7:00 PM
Where: Doris L. Benz Community Center
Presenter: Mary Adams
New Hampshire often gets overlooked in the narrative of the American Revolution, overshadowed by its noisy neighbor to the south. Nowadays, few people know about Paul Revere’s first ride, which was to Portsmouth in December 1774 to warn the patriots that the British were coming to reinforce Fort William and Mary, five months before the Redcoats marched on Concord and Lexington. Nor do they know that two-thirds of the troops at the Battle of Bunker Hill were from New Hampshire. Most people are also unaware that New Hampshire’s Provincial Congress adopted the first state constitution in January 1776, making no mention of royal authority and essentially declaring independence from Great Britain six months before anyone else. And this is just the beginning of New Hampshire’s revolutionary story.
NEW: Walk Around Lower Corner
A Walk Around Lower Corner with Director Jim Mykland.
When: Wednesday, July 15
Time: 1:00 PM
Where: Lower Corner Schoolhouse (Schoolhouse Road)
When: Wednesday, July 15
Time: 1:00 PM
Where: Lower Corner Schoolhouse (Schoolhouse Road)
- DATE CHANGE -
Historical Toy-Making Workshop
Back for a second year, join Dan Reidy as he leads this fun and informative workshop ... all with hand tools!
When: Tuesday, August 6
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Where: Heard Barn, 4 Skinner Street
If you have ever wondered what kinds of toys were available in the days before electricity and batteries...or...you are interested in ideas for great, handmade presents for friends and family...or...an opportunity for some quality parent-child / grandparent-child time? Our Playing with Hand Tools/Woodworking event is for you!
Using only hand tools and wood from local trees and shrubs, participants will craft a choice of up to four (4) toys: Gee-Haw Whimmy Diddle, Ball-in-Cup, Buzz Saw toy and/or The Graces. Not sure what they are? Try a Google search!
***Advance registration is required, and there is a limit of eight (8) participants. Minimum age is 10 years old. Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Nominal fee, which supports the Society's educational events and programs.
To register, please fill out this form:
Playing with Hand Tools
Bring your sense of historical curiosity, a bottle of water, and be prepared to be transported back to the 19th century using hand tools of that period in an 1800s barn!
When: Tuesday, August 6
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Where: Heard Barn, 4 Skinner Street
If you have ever wondered what kinds of toys were available in the days before electricity and batteries...or...you are interested in ideas for great, handmade presents for friends and family...or...an opportunity for some quality parent-child / grandparent-child time? Our Playing with Hand Tools/Woodworking event is for you!
Using only hand tools and wood from local trees and shrubs, participants will craft a choice of up to four (4) toys: Gee-Haw Whimmy Diddle, Ball-in-Cup, Buzz Saw toy and/or The Graces. Not sure what they are? Try a Google search!
***Advance registration is required, and there is a limit of eight (8) participants. Minimum age is 10 years old. Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Nominal fee, which supports the Society's educational events and programs.
To register, please fill out this form:
Playing with Hand Tools
Bring your sense of historical curiosity, a bottle of water, and be prepared to be transported back to the 19th century using hand tools of that period in an 1800s barn!
Back by popular demand!
A Tour Through Sandwich Notch
Join Director Jim Mykland for a tour through Sandwich Notch!
When: Wednesday, August 19
Time: 10:00 AM
Where: Meet at Mead Base
Registration will be required as due to limited group size. Stay tuned for registration opening.
When: Wednesday, August 19
Time: 10:00 AM
Where: Meet at Mead Base
Registration will be required as due to limited group size. Stay tuned for registration opening.
Another great program returns for another adventure!
Geology Walk and Talk
East Sandwich and Ossipee Mountains
For all the Geology Walk and Talk fans, our awesome walk leaders (Dan Reidy, Dan Tinkham, Fred Lavigne and Jim Mykland) are planning another fascinating and informative walk in East Sandwich!
When: Saturday, October 24 (rain date October 25)
Time: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Where: Stay tuned for more information
When: Saturday, October 24 (rain date October 25)
Time: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Where: Stay tuned for more information
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THE
SANDWICH HISTORICAL SOCIETY!
THE
SANDWICH HISTORICAL SOCIETY!
