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Mission Statement: To preserve and present to others the history of the towns which surround Lake Sunapee. The Lake Sunapee Region is Knowlton House, Sunapee Harbor rich in resources and history, and has attracted visitors with its recreational opportunities for more than 140 years.

2014 Participants: The Ice House Foundation, The Center Meeting House, : Historic Estate & Gardens, The New London, Newbury and Sunapee Historical Societies, The Barn Playhouse, and the Lake Sunapee Protective Association have once again joined in a collaborative effort to present a series of programs and exhibits in 2014 that highlight our historical heritage. Admission: Fees and registration requirements vary, depending on event location, purpose and sponsor. Please check each event for more information. Special exhibits may be viewed during normal open hours for each museum. Please check web sites for more information, hours and directions.

Scytheville House, New London Historical Society Grounds

La k e Su n a p e e Pr o t e c t i v e Ne w Lo n d o n As s o c i a t i o n (LSPA) Histor ical Vi l l a g e & Mu s e u m LSPA, founded in 1898, is a member-supported, non- The New London Historical Society is a non-profit profit, educational organization dedicated to preserving volunteer organization committed to preserving and and enhancing the Lake Sunapee region’s environment. presenting the history of the New London, NH area. LSPA actively engages in and collaborates on education Founded in 1954, the Society maintains a village of for children, families and adults; water quality analysis; 19th century buildings and a collection of horse-drawn invasive species prevention; limnology, watershed vehicles, an extensive textile collection, and a refer- research and science; and operates a water quality ence library. The Village contains a farm house with laboratory at Colby-Sawyer College. LSPA maintains attached English-style barn, herb garden, implement three century-old lighthouses on Lake Sunapee. LSPA and carriage sheds, a blacksmith shop, a school house is located in a 19th century historic landmark in and privy, a country store, a violin-making & carriage Sunapee Harbor with exhibits and a demonstration painting shop, a fire house, hearse house, meeting landscape garden. Many programs are held and visitors house and the Transportation Building. Year-round are always welcome. activities include dessert and lecture socials, programs Lake Sunapee Protective Association for school children, Old Home Days in September, PO Box 683, 63 Main Street and a Holiday Open House in early December. Sunapee Harbor, NH 03782 New London Historical Society 603-763-2210 PO Box 965 www.lakesunapee.org 179 Little Sunapee Road, email: [email protected] New London, NH 03257 603-526-6564 www.newlondonhistoricalsociety.org

Osborne/Flanders Livery - Sunapee Historical Society Museum

Tractor at The Ice House Museum

Su n a p e e , NH Histor ical So c i e t y Th e Ic e Ho u s e Mu s e u m , The Sunapee, NH Historical Society, founded in Ne w Lo n d o n , NH 1973, is currently located in the Flanders/Osborne The Ice House Museum features an eclectic and fas- Stable in Sunapee Harbor. This non-profit association cinating collection, assembled over about 50 years, by has over 300 members, and a dedicated group of vol- New London native, Bill Kidder, with help from his unteers. The old stable houses a museum with artifacts friends. The Museum’s goal is educational…to ensure and photos representing the various facets of life in that visitors of all ages can touch and experience all this Sunapee. There are exhibits on Agriculture, Industry, “great stuff”. Such things as: children’s toys, ice cutting Tourism, Hotels, Steamboats, Schools, Recreation and tools, New London’s first fire engine, movie projector, everyday life in Sunapee. Free programs are presented his favorite cars: antique Fords, high wheeler bicycles, on selected Thursday evenings in July & August. tools and engines …and more. Many are exceptional Sunapee, NH Historical Society, Inc. examples of good old “Yankee Ingenuity”. Bill enjoyed PO Box 501, Sunapee, NH 03782 tinkering and kept much of the collection in working 603-763-9872 (Ans. Machine) condition. He loved to show visitors how everything www.sunapeehistoricalsociety.org worked. The Ice House Museum is honored to be the email: [email protected] guardian of this very unique presentation. The WFK Ice House Foundation is a tax exempt 501(c)(3) private operating foundation. The Ice house Museum 91 Pleasant Street, PO Box 299 New London, NH 03257 603-526-9394 Center Meeting House, Newbury Website: www.wfkicehouse.org Photo by Maureen Rosen Open: Late May through Early October, Tues-Thurs: 9-4, Sat: 9-2

Map from Boston & Lowell Railroad Book, 1887 New London Barn Playhouse

Sherman Hall, The Fells Main House South Newbury, NH

Ce n t e r Me e t i n g Ho u s e , Ne w b u r y , NH The Center Meeting House is unique; a true Federal style structure built in 1832 from a plan of Asher Ben- jamin by the citizens of Newbury, NH. The structure is the only reverse pulpit meeting house in its original Ne w Lo n d o n Ba r n Pl a y h o u s e condition still standing in New England. The last res- The New London Barn Playhouse is ’s toration was completed by in 1893. Without Ne w b u r y , NH Histor ical So c i e t y Th e Fe l l s Histor ic Es t a t e & Ga r d e n s oldest, continuously operating summer theater, a dis- his generous intervention, the building would not have The Newbury Historical Society is a member-supported nonprofit organization dedi- The Fells, located on the shores of Lake Sunapee in Newbury, NH, is one of New tinction that has gained it inclusion in the state’s Regis- survived. Our building is on both National and State cated to the preservation of Newbury’s rich history and to making this history acces- England’s finest examples of an early 20th-century summer estate. Built in 1891 for ter of Historic Places. Located in a circa 1820 convert- Registers of Historic Places. Since 2005 our charitable sible to residents and others who are interested in learning more about our past. The statesman and diplomat John Milton Hay, it was home to three generations of the ed and newly air conditioned barn on New London’s organization has been working in keeping with our collection, preservation and display of artifacts and documents of significance to the distinguished Hay family. The Colonial Revival Main House is open for historic tours Main Street, this 302 seat community treasure will of- vision “to conserve the Center Meeting House for future town and its residents are housed in Sherman Hall in South Newbury. Newbury’s plus exhibits of art and history from Memorial Day through Columbus Day. Miles of fer twelve weeks of quality plays and musicals during generations and to make it a center for activities that will history book, Newbury, highlights 200 years of the town’s heritage through text and hiking trails and extensive formal gardens can be enjoyed in every season. Events and the summer of 2014, its 82nd Season. unite and enrich our community.” pictures. educational programs in history, horticulture & ecology are offered year-round. New London Barn Playhouse Center Meeting House Newbury, NH Historical Society The Fells Historic Estate & Gardens 84 Main Street, P.O. Box 9 945 Route 103, PO Box 50, PO Box 176 456 Route 103A, PO Box 276, Newbury, NH 03255 New London, NH 03257 Newbury, NH 03255 Newbury, NH 03255 Telephone: 603-763-4789 603-526-6710 or 526-4631 www.centermeetinghouse.org www.newburyhistorical.org www.thefells.org • [email protected] www.nlbarn.org 2014 Events & Programs

NEW LONDON BARN PLAYHOUSE lake sunapee Protective Association

Date: April 22nd, 7 p.m. Dessert Social, 7:30 p.m. Program + Location: NLHS Meeting House Date: July 9th, Wednesday, 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. + Location: LSPA’s Learning Center, 63 Main St. Sunapee Program: CURTAINS UP, a lively preview of the 2014 New London Barn Playhouse Summer Season - presented by Carol Dunne, Program: “OUT ON A LIMB” Presented by Ben Kilham, wildlife biologist, author and film maker, noted expert on bears and bear behavior. Artistic Director and Tom DeMille, Board President. Preview the exciting 82nd Barn Playhouse Season in song, story, interesting Based on 20 years of observing and documenting black bear behavior, Kilham will share knowledge of black bear intelligence and intuition. historic tidbits and insider Barn Playhouse stories. Admission $4 for NLHS members, $6 for non members. Date: July 22nd, 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. + Location: LSPA’s Learning Center, 63 Main St. Sunapee Dates: June 11th - August 31st + Location: 84 Main Street, New London Program: Little Loon Grows Up! Presented by Kittie Wilson, a volunteer for The Loon Preservation Committee, and proud recipi- Events: BROADWAY SHOWS - Winner of a record number of New Hampshire Theatre Awards, this season the Barn Playhouse ent of the 2009 Spirit of the Loon Award, will share her observations and photographs of the loon family of Pleasant Lake in New London. presents the musicals A Little Night Music, Damn Yankees, Spamalot, and Kiss Me Kate, the comedy Over The Pub and the mystery Dial Loons are amazing bird parents, very gentle and loving with their chicks. Over the summer months these adorable loon chicks change a M For Murder. Tickets (603-526-6710/4631) or tickets@ nlbarn.org. great deal! Come watch the little loons grow up in an outstanding photo presentation.

Date: July 29th, Tuesday, 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. + Location: LSPA’s Learning Center, 63 Main St. Sunapee Program: All About Bats. Presented by Jeff Foster, conservation biologist, microbiologist and ecologist Jeff will talk about the role bats play in insect control and agriculture, and the white nose syndrome that has decimated bat populations, particularly in the Northeast and Canada. Center Meeting House: Date: August 10th, Sunday, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. + Location: LSPA’s Learning Center, 63 Main St. Sunapee 2014 - A five-part program entitled “When the Trains Came to Newbury” Program: Love Your Lakes Day & Antique Boat Parade. Location: Once again, Love Your Lakes Day will be centered at Please check our web site (www.centermeetinghouse.org) for details of each program. LSPA’s Learning Center with activities, music and food! The LSPA Annual Antique Boat Parade will be held in the harbor mid-day. Discussion & refreshments will follow all presentations which are free & open to the public. Fun for the whole family.

Date: Saturday, June 7th, 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. + Location: Center Meeting House, Newbury Program: Frank J. Barrett: Railroad Development in NH – Politics and Chicanery The Fells Historic Estate & Gardens Date: Saturday, June 14th, 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. + Location: Center Meeting House, Newbury Date: Saturday, May 24th - Monday, October 13th + Location: The Fells Historic Estate and Gardens, 456 Route 103A, Newbury, NH Program: Dick Gassett: Rail Construction and Rail Service in Bradford and Newbury Program: Art in Nature Sculpture Exhibit. Enjoy these exciting works of art as you explore The Fells Historic Estate and Weather permitting, a guided walk through the Newbury Cut will follow the refreshments. Gardens. Juried by P. Andrew Spahr, Director of Collections and Exhibitions, Currier Museum of Art, Manchester, NH; and curated by Pam Tarbell, this exhibit features the work of over thirty New England sculptors, each piece strategically placed amid the beautiful gardens Date: Saturday, June 21st, 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. + Location: Center Meeting House, Newbury and grounds to create a natural setting that highlights these glorious sculptures. Members free, nonmembers pay site admission. Program: Ron Garceau: Age of Steam - Rail and Boat Date: Monday, June 30th - July 2nd + Location: The Fells Historic Estate and Gardens, 456 Route 103A, Newbury, NH Date: Saturday, June 28th + Location: Departure location (possibly Newbury) and cost to be announced. Program: Art in Bloom 10-4 p.m., Main House Art Gallery. Stunning floral arrangements inspired by the art of the NH Art Associa- Program: Brunch cruise aboard the MV Sunapee viewing the various rail station and steamship departure locations. We will tions’ Architecture in the Landscape exhibit. Talented garden club members & professional floral designers bring selected paintings to life. depart at 10:30 a.m. for a two hour cruise. Please view our website (www.centermeetinghouse.org) for more details. Monday, June 30th, 3-4 p.m. - Art in Bloom: Afternoon Tea, - Members free, nonmembers pay site admission. Members-chil- dren $5, adults $10; nonmembers-children $8, adults $18. Includes site admission. Reservations required by Friday, June 27. Date: Saturday, July 12th, 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. + Location: Center Meeting House, Newbury Tuesday, July 1st, 10-11:30 a.m. Art in Bloom: Floral Still Life Photography, Members $8, nonmembers $18, Program: Bruce Davison: When the Trains Left Newbury. (Old Home Day) includes site admission. Tuesday, July 1st, 12:30-2 p.m. Art in Bloom: Floral Arranging Demonstration, Members $8, nonmembers $18, includes site admission. Advance registration for workshops required on or before Monday, June 30. To register, call 603-763-4789 x3.

Date: Saturday, July 19th & Sunday, July 20th + Location: The Fells Historic Estate and Gardens, 456 Route 103A, Newbury, NH Newbury Historical Society Program: Artists Weekend. See the natural beauty and colorful gardens that The Fells is known for, through the eyes of prominent New England artists as they create, en plein air. On Saturday visitors are invited to observe as the artists interpret what they see, talk with Date: Sunday, June 29th, 2:00 p.m. + Location: Veterans’ Hall, Newbury them about their individual techniques and watch as the paintings come to life. Sunday includes a children’s art table, artists demonstra- Program: Newbury Historical Society Annual Meeting, Program and Display: Reading the NH Landscape with a Walk Back tions, an art photography workshop (bring your camera!). The day culminates with a reception, exhibit, music and wet paint sale. Members in Time: The Secrets of Cellar Holes - Northern New England is full of reminders of past lives: stone walls, old foundations, a century-old free, nonmembers pay site admission. Sunday reception at 3 p.m. - free to all. lilac struggling to survive as the forest reclaims a once-sunny dooryard. What forces shaped settlement, and later abandonment, of these places? NH Humanities Scholar Adair Mulligan explores the rich story to be discovered in what remains behind. See how one town has set out to Date: Saturday, August 9th, 10 a.m.- 3 p.m. + Location: The Fells Historic Estate and Gardens, 456 Route 103A, Newbury, NH create an inventory of its cellar holes, piecing together the clues in the landscape. Such a project can help landowners know what to do if they Program: Hay Day Family Festival. A fun-filled day for all ages with old-fashioned games, music, children’s art projects, scavenger have archaeological sites on their land and help stimulate interest in a town’s future through its past. Refreshments will follow. Free and open hunt, petting zoo, face painting, delicious food, and a woodland walk led by The Fells most famous guest, President . to the public. Newbury’s historic Presentation/Signature Quilt from 1897 will also be on display for you to view. Bring your camera and join Larry Harper of Portrait Design Photography for a fun session on how to take outstanding photographs. Also explore the nature trails, Fairy Village, outdoor sculpture exhibit, art and history exhibits and guided tours of the Main House and gardens. Date: Saturday, July 12th, day and evening + Location: Newbury Center Members free, nonmembers pay site admission. Rain or Shine. Program: Newbury Old Home Day, presented by the Town of Newbury Bring the family for a day of fun and games, displays, programs, town organization information, flea and farmers’ markets, waterfront games, tours of historic buildings and view Newbury’s historic Presentation/Signature Quilt from 1897. Enjoy the music, food and historic re-enactments. Evening cookout and fireworks display. For more information and meal tickets, check the town web site (www.newburynh. org) or call 763-4940. Sunapee Historical Society On-Going Events: Newbury Caboose Museum Newbury Harbor • Open weekends, June 1 – Labor Day. • Location: Rt. 103, adjacent to the town information booth. Date: Thursday, July 10th, 7 p.m. + Location: Sunapee Historical Society Museum, Sunapee Harbor Historic memorabilia is on display in this wonderfully renovated caboose. Free. Program: Sunapee Women’s organizations. The theme for this year’s exhibit is about women in Sunapee. Their lifestyles, noteable individuals, and organizations. This program will focus on the various organizations such as Rebekahs, Ladies Aid, Temperance Movement, and the Sunapee Woman’s Club. Free, open to all, refreshments following.

Date: Thursday, August 7th, 7 p.m. + Location: Sunapee Historical Society Museum, Sunapee Harbor New London Historical Village & Museum Program: Woodbine Cottage - Dessert NIght - Annual Meeting for the Sunapee Historical Society. After a brief business meeting, there will be a program about the popular restaurant in the Harbor run by the Hill family from 1927-1977. Do you remember Date: May 22nd, 7 p.m. Refreshments, 7:30 Program + Location: NLHS Meeting House their “Sticky Buns”? How about the Strawberry Chiffon Pie? Free, open to all, refreshments following. Program: COLBY-SAWYER COLLEGE, FROM ACADEMY TO WINDMILLS, Tom Galligan, CSC President and Kelli Bogan, CSC Archivist. Date: Thursday, August 21st 7 p.m. + Location: Sunapee Historical Society Museum, Sunapee Harbor Date: June 24th, 7 p.m. Refreshments, 7:30 Program + Location: NLHS Meeting House Program: Wooden Launches on Lake Sunapee - Steam-powered wooden launches were some of the first pleasure boats on Program: WIT AND WISDOM: HUMOR IN THE 19TH CENTURY NEW ENGLAND, by Jo Radner, a well-known storyteller and the lake. These open cockpit boats were also powered by naptha, gasoline, and electric/battery. In the 1909 Regatta program, there were 53 oral historian from western Maine, presented in conjunction with the NH Humanities Council. (Free) launches registered for the annual Launch Race! A few of these graceful boats are still on the lake. Free, open to all, refreshments following.

Date: July 20th, 4 p.m. + Location: NLHS Phillips Barn Program: CONCORD COACH ROUTES IN THE LAKE SUNAPEE AREA, by Peter James of the Abbot Downing Historical Society.

Date: Aug 17th, 7 p.m. Refreshments, 7:30 Program + Location: NLHS Meeting House The Ice House Museum Program: MUSIC FROM THE GAY 90s TO THE BEATLES, North Country Chordsmen and NLHS. Annual Meeting (Free) Date: July 12th • 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. + Location: The Ice House Museum, 91 Pleasant Street, New London, NH Date: Saturday & Sunday, September 27th & 28th + Location: New London Historical Society Village and Museum Program: Old Ford Day - Bring your own antique vehicle or just come to see those on display, trade tales with the owners, learn more about Program: ALIVE in New London, September 27, 1853 - A Village Walking Tour - Join us for one of 6 walking tours: meet well- how these great cars work by watching or joining in some kind of tinkering project, or simply enjoy a ride around the block. Great event for known residents of mid-19th century New London and enjoy food and libations in the Phillips Barn. Watch for more information as to kids (old and young alike)! Free of charge. how to reserve your spot on a tour. Again on Sunday, Sept. 28, there will be tours for families during the Harvest Celebration. Date: September 13th • 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. + Location: The Ice House Museum, 91 Pleasant Street, New London, NH Date: Oct 14th, 7 p.m. Refreshments, 7:30 Program + Location: NLHS Meeting House Program: One-Lunger Engine and Antique Tractor Day - Bring your own, or just watch and listen to the sounds of these unique engines Program: ABRAHAM & MARY LINCOLN: THE LONG & THE SHORT OF IT, by Steve and Sharon Wood of Claremont, NH, which for so much of our history provided the power for many early efforts to have machines help improve our quality of life. Learn about presented in conjunction with NH Humanities Council (Free) the ingenious ways they were used and watch them run. Also perfect for all ages of “kids”! Free of charge. P 2014 E

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