Thousands gather each September for a fun-filled family event hosted by the Auburn Historical Association. The Duck Race is the main attraction with prizes for the 10 fastest ducks, including a top prize of $1,000! There will be food trucks, local artisans and authors, a small petting farm, an apple pie contest, a kids baking contest, music and climbing wall. Active demonstrations of wool spinning and carding, cider pressing, blacksmithing, rug braiding, pottery making and so much more are ongoing continuously during the day. A parade to celebrate our country's 250th birthday will proceed down Hooksett Rd. 10 am to 3 pm in Auburn Village, Hooksett Road. Admission is free. For more info, visit www.auburnhistorical.org or contact us at info@auburnhistorical.org.
This event is made possible by New Hampshire Humanities, in partnership with NHPBS, with additional support provided by Cogswell Benevolent Trust. By the People: Conversations Beyond 250 is a series of community driven programs created by humanities councils in collaboration with local partners. The initiative was developed by the Federation of State Humanities Councils and the Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage.
In celebration of our country's 250th birthday, join us this summer for Windham's Town-Wide Scavenger Hunt! From June 1 to August 31, visit historic sites around town and answer trivia questions about Colonial America. Everyone is welcome to participate! Pick up your Scavenger Hunt Guide at the Nesmith Library (8 Fellows Rd., Windham) or download it from our website (www.nesmithlibrary.org). Need help finding answers? Visit the library for resources! Prizes will be awarded! To be eligible for prizes, Scavenger Hunt Guides must be returned to the Nesmith Library by August 31. This event is made possible through a generous grant from New Hampshire Humanities, and presented in conjunction with the Windham Historic District Commission.
This event is made possible by New Hampshire Humanities, in partnership with NHPBS, with additional support provided by Cogswell Benevolent Trust. By the People: Conversations Beyond 250 is a series of community driven programs created by humanities councils in collaboration with local partners. The initiative was developed by the Federation of State Humanities Councils and the Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage.
Welcome to The Coffeehouse of the 1770s — a place where Americans debated the topic of independence. Costumed players will guide the action with a script in 3 parts, leading us through the time period immediately after the Boston Tea Party (1773), the first blood spilled (1775) and the announcement of The Declaration (1776). Audience members who wish to participate will be invited to do so. The history of coffee, tea, and hot chocolate are covered, as these beverages are served with colonial-era snacks.
This event is made possible by New Hampshire Humanities, in partnership with NHPBS, with additional support provided by Cogswell Benevolent Trust. By the People: Conversations Beyond 250 is a series of community driven programs created by humanities councils in collaboration with local partners. The initiative was developed by the Federation of State Humanities Councils and the Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage.
Titled “A Founder and a Framer,” this program will take place in the Folsom Tavern and feature physical artifacts, presentation, and facilitated discussion about the role of two of New Hampshire’s signatories to the Declaration (William Whipple) and the Constitution (Nicholas Gilman). Through the lens of these two lives, participants will be asked to consider these two documents, their epochal impact on American political life, as well as the events between 1776 and 1787 that linked the two.
This event is made possible by New Hampshire Humanities, in partnership with NHPBS, with additional support provided by Cogswell Benevolent Trust. By the People: Conversations Beyond 250 is a series of community driven programs created by humanities councils in collaboration with local partners. The initiative was developed by the Federation of State Humanities Councils and the Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage.
Join the Hooksett Library for a captivating performance by Sheryl Faye, performing Abigail Adams - Liberty & Legacy. She is sometimes considered to have been a founder of the United States and is now designated as the first Second Lady and second First Lady of The United States. This program is generously sponsored by Tom Lavery, CRPCTM, APMATM Associate Financial Advisor at Paul A. Pouliot & Associates, an Ameriprise Private Wealth Advisory Practice.
This event is made possible by New Hampshire Humanities, in partnership with NHPBS, with additional support provided by Cogswell Benevolent Trust. By the People: Conversations Beyond 250 is a series of community driven programs created by humanities councils in collaboration with local partners. The initiative was developed by the Federation of State Humanities Councils and the Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage.
Open to all kids in Francestown.
Send us a portrait of your favorite American Hero. Include a paragraph (up to 5 sentences) explaining why you chose this person. Winners will be published in The Francestown Heritage Museum Newsletter. Contact the library for more information.
This event is made possible by New Hampshire Humanities, in partnership with NHPBS, with additional support provided by Cogswell Benevolent Trust. By the People: Conversations Beyond 250 is a series of community driven programs created by humanities councils in collaboration with local partners. The initiative was developed by the Federation of State Humanities Councils and the Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage.
This Memorial Day, take a tour of the historic Ammonoosuc Meadows Cemetery and learn about Littleton's contributions to the American Revolution. A local historian will help us dive into the lives of three Revolutionary War soldiers who are buried there. We'll have time to tour the entire cemetery and discover more of the interesting and important history of Littleton and its connection to the founding of our country.
The HFFL Adult Book group to hold a discussion on Laurie Halse Anderson's new YA Historical Fiction "1776." Please stop in or contact the library to learn more about the book group and get a copy of the book.
This event is made possible by New Hampshire Humanities, in partnership with NHPBS, with additional support provided by Cogswell Benevolent Trust. By the People: Conversations Beyond 250 is a series of community[1]driven programs created by humanities councils in collaboration with local partners. The initiative was developed by the Federation of State Humanities Councils and the Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage.
The Daland Memorial Library will host a Boston Tea Party themed social hour before the showing of the Big Watch movie on Saturday, May 58th at 1:00pm. Light refreshment will be served. Guest speakers from the Mont Vernon Historical Society, the Patriotic Purposes Committee and Mont Vernon Recreation will share information about the up coming 250 Celebration to be held in town. The Big Watch of Ken Burns "American Revolution" will begin after the social hour promptly at 2:00pm with a NH Humanities to Go facilitator. Please join us for a cup of tea and treats before the movie showing. Free and open to the public!
This event is made possible by New Hampshire Humanities, in partnership with NHPBS, with additional support provided by Cogswell Benevolent Trust. By the People: Conversations Beyond 250 is a series of community driven programs created by humanities councils in collaboration with local partners. The initiative was developed by the Federation of State Humanities Councils and the Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage.
Join us on Saturday, July 25, from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm at the Moultonborough Historical Society for a festive morning celebrating America’s 250th birthday! This family-friendly event features a variety of hands-on activities, including painting wooden spinning tops, crafting paper tricorn hats, and trying your hand at fishing for apples. Step back in time at the historic schoolhouse to practice your alphabet on mini chalkboards, or visit the photo booth to dress up in historical clothing. While you're there, stop by the library station to sign up for Summer Reading and enjoy refreshments like popcorn and mini cupcakes on the museum porch. We can't wait to see you there for this historic community celebration!
This event is made possible by New Hampshire Humanities, in partnership with NHPBS, with additional support provided by Cogswell Benevolent Trust. By the People: Conversations Beyond 250 is a series of community driven programs created by humanities councils in collaboration with local partners. The initiative was developed by the Federation of State Humanities Councils and the Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage.
Cemeteries of Marlborough NH, presented by Marlborough Historical Society. Starting with a brief overview of the place of cemeteries in human civilization, this presentation will continue on to cover fascinating facts and stories about our six local cemeteries. Later on in the summer and fall, on three Sunday afternoons, we will visit three local cemeteries to hear stories about the Revolutionary War patriots buries there.
This event is made possible by New Hampshire Humanities, in partnership with NHPBS, with additional support provided by Cogswell Benevolent Trust. By the People: Conversations Beyond 250 is a series of community driven programs created by humanities councils in collaboration with local partners. The initiative was developed by the Federation of State Humanities Councils and the Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage.
NH Secretary of State in a joint discussion on Civics 101/First in the Nation program.
To celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and the American Revolution, Hall Memorial Library and Lady Liberty’s Confectionery will host a special edition of our “Cozy Paint Night” program. In this hands-on art workshop, participants will create artwork inspired by the themes of the American Revolution with the help of Hannah!
This event is made possible by New Hampshire Humanities, in partnership with NHPBS, with additional support provided by Cogswell Benevolent Trust. By the People: Conversations Beyond 250 is a series of community driven programs created by humanities councils in collaboration with local partners. The initiative was developed by the Federation of State Humanities Councils and the Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage.
A day of celebration of community and the USA featuring a parade, reading of the Declaration of Independence, historical hero costume contest, lunch, music and old fashioned outdoor games. Event is located on the school grounds; look for parking signs nearby.
This event is made possible by New Hampshire Humanities, in partnership with NHPBS, with additional support provided by Cogswell Benevolent Trust. By the People: Conversations Beyond 250 is a series of community driven programs created by humanities councils in collaboration with local partners. The initiative was developed by the Federation of State Humanities Councils and the Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage.
The Declaration of Independence reading will be on the steps on the Plymouth Town Hall. A joint event between Pease Public Library, Plymouth Historical Society, and our local town government. This will be part of a nationwide simultaneous reading, commemorating the reading on July 8, 1776, in Phili. We will have people from all walks of life read. We’ll also have posters in the area and with our partners with questions about revolutionary actions & others to bring those questions in to the present, where people can add their ideas.
This event is made possible by New Hampshire Humanities, in partnership with NHPBS, with additional support provided by Cogswell Benevolent Trust. By the People: Conversations Beyond 250 is a series of community driven programs created by humanities councils in collaboration with local partners. The initiative was developed by the Federation of State Humanities Councils and the Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage.
Join Dr. Kimberly Alexander, Director of Museum Studies and Senior Lecturer in the History Department at the University of New Hampshire, for a presentation, “Dressed Wholly in the Manufactures of this Country”: Fashion and Politics in Revolutionary-Era New England.
Learn about the collision of textiles and turmoil as residents of the New Hampshire colony grappled with the political implications of their purchases in the Revolutionary Era.
This event will be held in the UNH Library's Special Collections & Archives (Room 101), and attendees will be able to view unique historical materials from the colonial and revolutionary periods.
This event is made possible by New Hampshire Humanities, in partnership with NHPBS, with additional support provided by Cogswell Benevolent Trust. By the People: Conversations Beyond 250 is a series of community driven programs created by humanities councils in collaboration with local partners. The initiative was developed by the Federation of State Humanities Councils and the Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage.
Film Screening at the Walpole Town Library. Join us for a special screening of 1776, the acclaimed musical film that brings the passion, debate, and drama of America’s founding to life. Follow John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin, and the other delegates of the Continental Congress as they struggle to declare independence and change the course of history.
This event is made possible by New Hampshire Humanities, in partnership with NHPBS, with additional support provided by Cogswell Benevolent Trust. By the People: Conversations Beyond 250 is a series of community driven programs created by humanities councils in collaboration with local partners. The initiative was developed by the Federation of State Humanities Councils and the Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage.
Program with Braver Angels on holding productive and respectful dialogue and debate.
This event is made possible by New Hampshire Humanities, in partnership with NHPBS, with additional support provided by Cogswell Benevolent Trust. By the People: Conversations Beyond 250 is a series of community[1]driven programs created by humanities councils in collaboration with local partners. The initiative was developed by the Federation of State Humanities Councils and the Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage.
As we mark the 250th anniversary of our nation’s founding, this presentation looks back to a time when America was still becoming itself. New Hampshire native Daniel Webster argued that the Constitution—not race or religion—defines who belongs as an American. Professor Joel Richard Paul explores how this inclusive vision shaped our national identity and why it still matters today. Paul is the Alfred and Hanna Fromm Emeritus Professor at UC Law San Francisco and the author of Indivisible: Daniel Webster and the Birth of American Nationalism (Penguin). Books may be purchased in advance online or at your local bookseller. A book signing will follow.
Presented by Joel Richard Paul.
This event is made possible by New Hampshire Humanities, in partnership with NHPBS, with additional support provided by Cogswell Benevolent Trust. By the People: Conversations Beyond 250 is a series of community driven programs created by humanities councils in collaboration with local partners. The initiative was developed by the Federation of State Humanities Councils and the Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage.
NH Secretary of State with a joint discussion on Civics 101/First in the Nation program.
This event is made possible by New Hampshire Humanities, in partnership with NHPBS, with additional support provided by Cogswell Benevolent Trust. By the People: Conversations Beyond 250 is a series of community[1]driven programs created by humanities councils in collaboration with local partners. The initiative was developed by the Federation of State Humanities Councils and the Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage.
In 1976, the library co-produced a documentary with local filmmakers called Marlborough, America. A rich portrait of the town at the time, the documentary contains interviews with townspeople that illustrate what life was like in 1976. On May 18, we'll hold a screening and discussion, which will be a unique chance to reflect on the last 50 years of town history as they relate to the last 250 years.
This event is made possible by New Hampshire Humanities, in partnership with NHPBS, with additional support provided by Cogswell Benevolent Trust. By the People: Conversations Beyond 250 is a series of community driven programs created by humanities councils in collaboration with local partners. The initiative was developed by the Federation of State Humanities Councils and the Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage.
On July 4 in front of the historic library building, we will gather to dedicate a new monument to Marlborough's Revolutionary War patriots. We will then gather to recreate a historic 1926 photo, in which the entire town was photographed in front of the library. This will be a great opportunity to show off the greater Marlborough community's identity in 2026!
This event is made possible by New Hampshire Humanities, in partnership with NHPBS, with additional support provided by Cogswell Benevolent Trust. By the People: Conversations Beyond 250 is a series of community driven programs created by humanities councils in collaboration with local partners. The initiative was developed by the Federation of State Humanities Councils and the Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage.
In this presentation, Dr. Heather A. Warfield will talk about New Hampshire connections to Belleau Wood, France, ranging from soldiers and Marines who fought there in World War I to the pilgrimages of veterans and families after the war.
Dr. Warfield is Professor of Applied Psychology at Antioch University, a specialist on the psychology of pilgrimages, and France Fulbright Scholar. Her current research centers on pilgrimages to Belleau Wood. She is the co-editor of Pilgrimages to the Western Front of World War I (2025) and editor of Multidisciplinary Perspectives on Pilgrimage (2023).
This program is made possible by the Buntin-Rumford-Webster Chapter of the D.A.R.
This event is made possible by New Hampshire Humanities, in partnership with NHPBS, with additional support provided by Cogswell Benevolent Trust. By the People: Conversations Beyond 250 is a series of community driven programs created by humanities councils in collaboration with local partners. The initiative was developed by the Federation of State Humanities Councils and the Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage.
Please join local historian Wendy Bergeron Kloc for "New Hampshire in the American Revolution"! This lecture will examine the first overt act of the American Revolution at Fort William and Mary, the extraordinary roles New Hampshire men played throughout the war, and the legacy that still remains over 250 years later.
This event is made possible by New Hampshire Humanities, in partnership with NHPBS, with additional support provided by Cogswell Benevolent Trust. By the People: Conversations Beyond 250 is a series of community driven programs created by humanities councils in collaboration with local partners. The initiative was developed by the Federation of State Humanities Councils and the Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage.
There will be a fun patriotic parade in downtown Marlborough on May 24 afternoon.
On June 27 there will be a morning road race for all ages.
This event is made possible by New Hampshire Humanities, in partnership with NHPBS, with additional support provided by Cogswell Benevolent Trust. By the People: Conversations Beyond 250 is a series of community driven programs created by humanities councils in collaboration with local partners. The initiative was developed by the Federation of State Humanities Councils and the Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage.
Strawbery Banke Museum celebrates Flag Day June 14 with a free annual public event. This year, Strawbery Banke and Portsmouth Historical Society are collaborating on "Revolutionary Portsmouth" programming and Flag Day tells the story of the role of the Portsmouth Liberty Pole (erected in 1766 -- the first in the nation) and the original flag created by the Continental Congress and adopted on June 14, 1777 -- the same day Captain John Paul Jones took command of the Portsmouth-built "Ranger" which was the first to have the flag recognized by a foreign nation. This short, colorful, family-friendly program is followed immediately by the Ken Burns Big Watch program and "Spirit of Service" facilitated discussion.
This program is a partnership between Association of Historical Societies in NH, Portsmouth Historical Society, and Strawbery Banke Museum.
This event is made possible by New Hampshire Humanities, in partnership with NHPBS, with additional support provided by Cogswell Benevolent Trust. By the People: Conversations Beyond 250 is a series of community driven programs created by humanities councils in collaboration with local partners. The initiative was developed by the Federation of State Humanities Councils and the Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage.
Come celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence at Hilton's Field on Memorial Weekend with a Revolutionary War Militia Encampment in partnership with the 2nd New Hampshire Regiment reenactment group. Historic reenactors will set up a Revolutionary-style campsite and activities for a vivid, immersive experience of soldier life during the American Revolution.
The event will include:
• Lantern-lit tours of the encampment, highlighting camp organization, ranks, watches, and daily routines.
• Fireside discussions about the Revolutionary era, focusing on the lives of local soldiers, the meaning of independence, and the values that animated the struggle.
• Interactive demonstrations, including a Yankee/Redcoats skirmish, to show how Revolutionary troops lived, worked, and fought. You may even have a chance to light a cannon!
Families and individuals are invited to stay and pitch tents alongside the militia for an overnight community campout. (Optional)
Be sure to stick around for the Annual Pancake Breakfast Library fundraiser hosted by the Library Trustees on Sunday morning at the campsite.
This event is made possible by New Hampshire Humanities, in partnership with NHPBS, with additional support provided by Cogswell Benevolent Trust. By the People: Conversations Beyond 250 is a series of community driven programs created by humanities councils in collaboration with local partners. The initiative was developed by the Federation of State Humanities Councils and the Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage.
The Richmond Public Library will be organizing a driving tour of sites associated with the Revolutionary War in Richmond. Pamphlets with maps are available at the Library or tour attendees can download the app Clio and follow the tour on their phones. Informational signs will be at each tour location between June 30 and August 30, 2026.
This event is made possible by New Hampshire Humanities, in partnership with NHPBS, with additional support provided by Cogswell Benevolent Trust. By the People: Conversations Beyond 250 is a series of community driven programs created by humanities councils in collaboration with local partners. The initiative was developed by the Federation of State Humanities Councils and the Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage.
Did you know that the American Revolution did not really begin with the famous shot "Heard 'Round the World" at Lexington-Concord in April 1775, but at Fort William and Mary in December 1774 in Portsmouth, NH? Join Patriot re-enactor and amateur historian Michael Geanoulis as he sets the historical record straight and discusses the "Shot NOT Heard 'Round the World".
Presented by Michael Geanoulis.
This event is made possible by New Hampshire Humanities, in partnership with NHPBS, with additional support provided by Cogswell Benevolent Trust. By the People: Conversations Beyond 250 is a series of community driven programs created by humanities councils in collaboration with local partners. The initiative was developed by the Federation of State Humanities Councils and the Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage.
An America 250 Event! Did you know that the American Revolution did not really begin with the famous shot "Heard 'Round the World" at Lexington-Concord in April 1775, but at Fort William and Mary in December 1774 in Portsmouth, NH? Join Patriot re-enactor and amateur historian Michael Geanoulis as he sets the historical record straight and discusses the "Shot NOT Heard 'Round the World".
About Michael Geanoulis and more information on the assault on Fort William and Mary.
While Mr. Geanoulis holds a business degree from New Hampshire College and an associate degree with honors from DeVry Technical Institute, he rather hopes to be seen, instead, as a born-again amateur historian, author and poet, because of what he discovered in the forgotten pages of the British Archive File C05-939 imported from London.
This historical record, with its detailed description of the 1774 assault on Fort William and Mary, not only elevates respect for the unsung heroes who stood against King George III’s rule but also illustrates their intent to overthrow the King’s authority to legislate entirely—not merely to seek repeal or protest unjust laws, as seen during the Tea Party or Gaspee Affair. The British file, also known as the Wentworth Papers, thus documents the first organized assault against the authority and property of King George III. It challenges the prevailing belief that the revolution began in Massachusetts in 1775, asserting instead that it began four months earlier with Paul Revere’s Ride to New Hampshire in 1774.
In partnership with Water Street Bookstore and the Exeter Public Library, the American Independence Museum (AIM) is sponsoring a town-wide read of two books by celebrated author Colin Woodard: American Nations and Nations Apart. The read will take place in early 2026, culminating in an event in Exeter with Mr. Woodard. Book Group kits will be available at Exeter Public Library thanks to a generous grant from the NH Humanities BIG READ grant. Checkout your book kit today at AIM and Exeter Public Library!
This event is made possible by New Hampshire Humanities, in partnership with NHPBS, with additional support provided by Cogswell Benevolent Trust. By the People: Conversations Beyond 250 is a series of community[1]driven programs created by humanities councils in collaboration with local partners. The initiative was developed by the Federation of State Humanities Councils and the Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage.
Travel back to 1776! Join us for a hands-on celebration of America's 250th birthday. Kids and adults alike can experience Revolutionary War life through interactive crafts, games, stories, presentations, and more! This event will also bridge the gap between the nation's founding and Hooksett's local heritage, exploring how our community has commemorated the American spirit throughout the centuries.
This event is made possible by New Hampshire Humanities, in partnership with NHPBS, with additional support provided by Cogswell Benevolent Trust. By the People: Conversations Beyond 250 is a series of community driven programs created by humanities councils in collaboration with local partners. The initiative was developed by the Federation of State Humanities Councils and the Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage.
Who really won the Revolutionary War? In 1775, Benjamin Franklin sent an unlikely secret agent—Connecticut shopkeeper Silas Deane—to France to persuade King Louis XVI to support the American cause. With no diplomatic experience and no French, Deane succeeded because no one suspected him. With the help of a French comic playwright and a daring, gender-bending spy, he helped smuggle arms and supplies past British forces to George Washington’s struggling army. This true story is filled with espionage, intrigue, and surprise. The Washington Post named Unlikely Allies one of the best books of the year. Books are available online or at your local bookseller. A book signing will follow.
Presented by Joel Richard Paul.
This event is made possible by New Hampshire Humanities, in partnership with NHPBS, with additional support provided by Cogswell Benevolent Trust. By the People: Conversations Beyond 250 is a series of community driven programs created by humanities councils in collaboration with local partners. The initiative was developed by the Federation of State Humanities Councils and the Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage.
Join us to commemorate and reflect upon the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence with a film screening and discussion!
Together, we’ll watch a short excerpt from THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION, a new film directed by Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein and David Schmidt, followed by a community discussion. The featured segment from THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION,“The Spirit of Service,” explores service as a core American value, from the nation’s founding through to the present day – examining volunteerism, civic participation, public leadership, and more. Expert facilitators will guide thoughtful conversations about “remembering together,” considering questions such as:
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- What moments from our past define who we are and point to a shared future?
- What are the key historical moments in your town’s or community’s history?
- How does focusing on these moments shape your sense of your community’s future?
Interested in watching the entire film series? Learn more here: The American Revolution | All Episodes Now Streaming | Ken Burns | PBS
Big Watch programs are made possible by a partnership between New Hampshire Humanities and New Hampshire PBS, with support from Cogswell Benevolent Trust.
Corporate funding for THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION was provided by Bank of America. Major funding was provided by The Better Angels Society and its members Jeannie and Jonathan Lavine with the Crimson Lion Foundation; and the Blavatnik Family Foundation. Major funding was also provided by David M. Rubenstein; The Robert D. and Patricia E. Kern Family Foundation; Lilly Endowment Inc.; and the
following Better Angels Society members: Eric and Wendy Schmidt; Stephen A. Schwarzman; and Kenneth C. Griffin with Griffin Catalyst. Additional support for THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION was provided by: The Arthur Vining Davis Foundations; The Pew Charitable Trusts; Gilbert S. Omenn and Martha A. Darling; Park Foundation; and the following Better Angels Society members: Gilchrist and Amy Berg;
Perry and Donna Golkin; The Michelson Foundation; Jacqueline B. Mars; Kissick Family Foundation; Diane and Hal Brierley; John H. N. Fisher and Jennifer Caldwell; John and Catherine Debs; The Fullerton Family Charitable Fund; Philip I. Kent; Gail Elden; Deborah and Jon Dawson; David and Susan Kreisman; The McCloskey Family Charitable Trust; Becky and Jim Morgan; Carol and Ned Spieker; Mark A. Tracy;
and Paul and Shelley Whyte. THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION was made possible, in part, with support from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.
By the People: Conversations Beyond 250 is a series of community-driven programs created by humanities councils in collaboration with local partners. The initiative was developed by the Federation of State Humanities Councils and the Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage.
Presenter: Inez McDermott
This program explores American portraits painted and sculpted during the years leading up to, and the decades after, the Revolution. The ideals, values and virtues expressly stated in our founding documents are easily identifiable in these portraits once we know how to “read” them. We will examine portraits of founding “fathers” and “mothers,” as well as of lesser-known individuals, as documents that can be read like texts. We will also discuss the tradition of portraiture, and the influences of earlier art movements, artists, and artifacts, that inform these American portraits. Audiences will be introduced to, and practice, some skills of art analysis and learn how art works can reveal so much about a culture.
This event is made possible by New Hampshire Humanities, in partnership with NHPBS, with additional support provided by Cogswell Benevolent Trust. By the People: Conversations Beyond 250 is a series of community driven programs created by humanities councils in collaboration with local partners. The initiative was developed by the Federation of State Humanities Councils and the Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage.
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.
This event is made possible by New Hampshire Humanities, in partnership with NHPBS, with additional support provided by Cogswell Benevolent Trust. By the People: Conversations Beyond 250 is a series of community driven programs created by humanities councils in collaboration with local partners. The initiative was developed by the Federation of State Humanities Councils and the Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage.
Presenter: David Alcox
Learn about the text of the Declaration of Independence, who the key players were, the Enlightenment influence and if the values espoused in the Declaration are still relevant today. Participants will experience an unbiased look at the Declaration and receive valuable content to understand the influences and ideals of the document. They will be able to critically think about the document and have the knowledge of what it actually says. They will be able to form opinions and speak with conviction about what they learned.
This event is made possible by New Hampshire Humanities, in partnership with NHPBS, with additional support provided by Cogswell Benevolent Trust. By the People: Conversations Beyond 250 is a series of community driven programs created by humanities councils in collaboration with local partners. The initiative was developed by the Federation of State Humanities Councils and the Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage.
This biographical sketch reveals the man whose phrase has become synonymous with our state, from license plates to tourist trinkets. Dispensing with myth, and reaching back nearly three centuries into our colonial past, George Morrison invites you along on a journey of re-discovery...
Ransomed captive, Ranger officer, road-builder, lumberman,
husband and father, militia Colonel, Continental General...
This event is made possible by New Hampshire Humanities, in partnership with NHPBS, with additional support provided by Cogswell Benevolent Trust. By the People: Conversations Beyond 250 is a series of community driven programs created by humanities councils in collaboration with local partners. The initiative was developed by the Federation of State Humanities Councils and the Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage.
Presenter: Joshua Duclos
Meet us at the Manchester Millyard Museum to help observe the great American experiment! As part of our celebration of the nation’s 250th anniversary through the NH Humanities Council’s US@250 program, the Manchester City Library has partnered with the Manchester Millyard Museum to host an examination of the concept of democracy, led by Dr. Joshua Duclos. For those who believe in the value of democracy (its efficacy and its morality), it is important to analyze, articulate, and explore the arguments in which democracy is grounded.
For questions, call David Basora at 603-624-6550 x7643 or email dbasora@manchesternh.gov
This event is made possible by New Hampshire Humanities, in partnership with NHPBS, with additional support provided by Cogswell Benevolent Trust. By the People: Conversations Beyond 250 is a series of community driven programs created by humanities councils in collaboration with local partners. The initiative was developed by the Federation of State Humanities Councils and the Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage.
A book discussion of You Never Forget Your First by Alexis Coe. This book takes a fresh look at George Washington, moving beyond the heroic stories many of us learned in school to show him as a real, complicated person. Whether you love history or are just curious to learn something new, this conversation will be welcoming, thoughtful, and easy to enjoy.
This event is made possible by New Hampshire Humanities, in partnership with NHPBS, with additional support provided by Cogswell Benevolent Trust. By the People: Conversations Beyond 250 is a series of community driven programs created by humanities councils in collaboration with local partners. The initiative was developed by the Federation of State Humanities Councils and the Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage.
What was it like to live in Tamworth in 1776? Travel to locations around town where young reenactors will share stories of the people and places that witnessed the founding of a new nation.
This event is made possible by New Hampshire Humanities, in partnership with NHPBS, with additional support provided by Cogswell Benevolent Trust. By the People: Conversations Beyond 250 is a series of community driven programs created by humanities councils in collaboration with local partners. The initiative was developed by the Federation of State Humanities Councils and the Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage.
A Theatrical Tribute to Lesser Known Women of the American Revolution
Step back in time and discover the untold stories of 5 courageous women, both patriot and loyalist, American and foreign born, who witnessed, chronicled and in some cases changed the course of the American Revolution.
Presented by Rita Parisi.
This event is made possible by New Hampshire Humanities, in partnership with NHPBS, with additional support provided by Cogswell Benevolent Trust. By the People: Conversations Beyond 250 is a series of community driven programs created by humanities councils in collaboration with local partners. The initiative was developed by the Federation of State Humanities Councils and the Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage.
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