Willard Metcalf 

Sunday, October 26th

3 pm

Philip Read Memorial Library

Willard Metcalf was an internationally acclaimed landscape painter who was a member of the Cornish Art Colony.



Metcalf spent parts of five years in Plainfield between 1911-1920 

Roger Ballou, local art interpreter and guide from Concord, has researched Metcalf extensively, including his summers in Plainfield. Roger will use narrative and photos to present biographical information and interesting anecdotes about Metcalf and his time in Plainfield and Cornish. 

Antique Appraisal Day

Sunday, November 23rd

From 3-5pm

At the Plainfield Town Hall on 12A

in Plainfield village

Sponsored by the Plainfield Historical Society

Leon Rogers and Patsy Root from Wm. Smith Auctions will explain the process of making appraisals and appraise up to three items for attendees. Bring your family treasures (or a photo) and share their history or just come to watch the fun.       

To guarantee your items will be appraised, email info@phsnh.org to get a number. Otherwise, it’s first come, first served. Appraisals by donation to benefit the

Maxfield Parrish Stage Set.