New England's Colonial Meetinghouses and Their Impact on American Society

Presenter: Paul Wainwright

New England's colonial meetinghouses embody an important yet little-known chapter in American history. Built mostly with tax money, they served as both places of worship and places for town meetings, and were the centers of life in colonial New England communities. Using photographs of the few surviving "mint condition" meetinghouses as illustrations, Paul Wainwright tells the story of the society that built and used them, and the lasting impact they have had on American culture.

Presentation will start promptly at 7 pm, so please arrive 10 min early. Parking on site. Light refreshments afterwards.
Event Details

When:

Thursday, July 9, 2026 7:00pm

Where:

Pembroke Town Library
313 Pembroke Street
Pembroke NH 03275

Hosted By:

Pembroke Historical Society

Contact Info:

Sally Hyland
603-566-1031