Meredith Historical Society
45 Main Street
Meredith, NH 03253
(603) 279-1190
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Our Next Event:
John Clayton's popular book supplies the subject
for the society's October meeting.
"You Know You Are in New Hampshire When..."
with John Clayton
John Clayton is the longtime host of New Hampshire Crossroads,
a celebrated columnist for the Manchester Union Leader,
and author of You Know Your Are in New Hampshire When...
Meredith Community Center, 1 Circle Drive
October 2, 2018 – 7:00 p.m.
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Meredith's 250th Anniversary
Program Series
| Tuesday, April 3, 2018 |
| Title: |
Meredith's Natural History – Setting the Stage |
| Presenter: |
Rick Van de Poll, Ph.D., Principal, Ecosystem Management Consultants of New England |
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View program on YouTube |
| Tuesday, May 1, 2018 |
| Title: |
Origins of Meredith – The Masonian Proprietors, Range Townships & Early Settlement |
| Presenter: |
Brian Nelson Burford, New Hampshire State Archivist |
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View program on YouTube |
| Tuesday, June 5, 2018 |
| Title: |
The Cultural Landscape – A Museum of Local History |
| Presenters: |
James L. Garvin, Former NH State Architectural Historian
Mae Williams, Historic Preservation Consultant |
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View program on YouTube |
| Tuesday, July 3, 2018 |
| Title: |
Meredith and the Civil War – The Story of the 12th New Hampshire Volunteers |
| Presenter: |
Rudy VanVeghten, former editor of the Meredith News, author of The History of Meredith Bay |
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View program on YouTube |
| Tuesday, August 7, 2018 |
| Title: |
The History of Bear Island – From Farmers to Vacationers |
| Presenter: |
John Hopper, Ph.D., Board of Directors, Meredith Historical Society, author of The History of Bear Island |
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View program on YouTube |
| Tuesday, September 4, 2018 |
| Title: |
The Changing Role of Agriculture in Meredith's History |
| Presenters: |
Steve Taylor, former NH Commissioner of Agriculture
John Moulton, owner of Moulton Farm, a designated “NH Farm of Distinction” |
| Tuesday, October 2, 2018 |
| Title: |
You Know You Are in New Hampshire When... |
| Presenter: |
John Clayton, longtime host of NH Crossroads, celebrated columnist for the Union Leader, author of You Know You Are in New Hampshire When… |
| Tuesday, November 6, 2018 |
| Title: |
Perspectives of Meredith |
| Presenter: |
Fritz Wetherbee, New Hampshire’s own five-time New England Emmy Award winner, author, host of “Fritz Wetherbee’s New Hampshire” |
Most programs will be held at the Meredith Community Center, 1 Circle Drive,
beginning at 7:00 p.m.
The November 6 program with Fritz Wetherbee will be held at the Inter-Lakes High School Auditorium, also at 7:00 p.m.
Light refrehsments will be served.
The programs are free and all are welcome.
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Meredith Village Savings Bank is the sponsor
of the 250th Anniversary Program Series.
