New Hampshire on High: Historic and Unusual Weathervanes of the Granite State

Presenter: Glenn Knoblock

This program offers a fun and engaging look at the historic and unusual weathervanes found on New Hampshire's churches, town halls, and other public buildings from earliest times down to the present. Highlighted by the visual presentation of a sampling of the vanes found throughout the state, Glenn Knoblock's program will trace the history of weathervanes, their practical use and interesting symbolism, as well as their varied types and methods of manufacture and evolution from practical weather instrument to architectural embellishment. 

This program offers a fun and engaging look at the historic and unusual weathervanes found on New Hampshire's churches, town halls, and other public buildings from earliest times down to the present. Highlighted by the visual presentation of a sampling of the vanes found throughout the state, Glenn Knoblock's program will trace the history of weathervanes, their practical use and interesting symbolism, as well as their varied types and methods of manufacture and evolution from practical weather instrument to architectural embellishment.
Event Details

When:

Thursday, July 20, 2023 6:30pm

Where:

Meredith Community Center
1 Circle Drive
Meredith NH 03253

Hosted By:

Community Garden Club of Meredith

Contact Info:

Carol Gerken
603-494-5599