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:

Tuesday, June 21, 2022 7:00pm

Where:

Gilman Library
100 Main Street
Alton NH 03809

Hosted By:

Alton Historical Society

Contact Info:

Sandra Hammond
603-569-3745