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4 weeks ago

Can anyone help us identify these three?Plainfield, N.H. school children trudge to school along highway 12-A. Looks like the boy in the middle has a Davey Crockett shirt on. www.facebook.com/NewHampshireThenAndnow ... See MoreSee Less

Can anyone help us identify these three?

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We have been told the other little boy is Tom Slayton. Is that right?

Tom...thanks for identifying.

My sister ❤️ Barbara Slayton and my brother Ron Slayton

Amber Slayton Ruggles

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2 months ago

#WomensHistoryMonth at #SaintGaudensNHP

Annetta Johnson St. Gaudens (1869-1943), sculptor and sister-in-law of Augustus Saint-Gaudens, was among the women of the Cornish Art Colony who belonged to the Mothers’ and Daughters’ Club of Plainfield, New Hampshire. The Mothers’ and Daughters’ Club was founded to unite local and city women in “mutual improvement,” according to the 1911 Meriden Weekly Enterprise. The club’s programming included discussions, lectures, and industry: club members wove rugs and carpets, eventually spinning their craft into a successful business venture. The proceeds allowed the Mothers’ and Daughters’ clubhouse to be electrified in 1914, an occasion the club celebrated with a well-attended oyster supper.

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Carol, It is now the historical society building where we have our archives and also have meetings. We still have one of the looms set up.

What is the condition of the building now? Is it used for gatherings today?

Plainfield NH Historical Society

4 months ago

Workshop: The Old House Speaks, or Researching Historic Homes in New Hampshire
Saturday, February 23, 2019, 1 to 4 p.m.

Ever wonder about the history of your house and the people who lived there? This practical workshop helps researchers learn more about historic structures in New Hampshire, particularly the old homes that still stand in every Granite State community. Presenters Bill Veillette (executive director of the Northeast Document Conservation Center) and James Garvin (retired state architectural historian) demonstrate the variety of resources available to learn about New Hampshire houses, provide tips on how to approach research, and offer examples of connecting the dots to create a compelling story of a historic house and its occupants, including deciphering the architectural clues found in every old house. This workshop is offered in association with the New Hampshire Preservation Alliance. Space is limited, and registration is required. The cost is $35 for members of the New Hampshire Historical Society or the New Hampshire Preservation Alliance and $50 for nonmembers. Register online at Eventbrite.com or call 603-856-0621 to register by phone and pay with a credit card. ... See MoreSee Less

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6 months ago

In commemoration of WW1 we are posting this picture from Dorset Equine Rescue. We would also like to take this opportunity to thank the volunteers that spent hours scanning the glass war slides of Ernest Harold Baynes and to those who came to the Baynes presentation.United States Soldiers pay tribute to the 8 million Horses, Donkeys, and Mules that lost their lives during World War I, 1918. ... See MoreSee Less

In commemoration of WW1 we are posting this picture from Dorset Equine Rescue. We would also like to take this opportunity to thank the volunteers that spent hours scanning the glass war slides of Ernest Harold Baynes and to those who came to the Baynes presentation.

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It was such an honor to touch, scan those slides! The most rewarding work ever!

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7 months ago

Our last program of 2018 is November 23 at 2 pm. At the Philip Read Memorial Library in Plainfield NH. We have an alternative to Black Friday !

LEARN ABOUT THE LAFAYETTE TRAIL

In 1824, General Lafayette came back to the United States as the last Revolutionary War General still alive. Invited by Congress and President Monroe, he was the Nation’s Guest for 13 months, traveling across the then 24-state union.

Making use of GIS technology, The Lafayette Trail endeavors to map as accurately as possible the stops Lafayette made across the United States as well as the routes he traveled and boats he sailed. Julien Icher, the Trail’s Project Manager, will talk about this endeavor, especially what pertains to Lafayette’s quick trip through New Hampshire in June 1825. Julien is a dynamic speaker and here’s a chance to learn some history! ... See MoreSee Less

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P.O. Box 107
Plainfield, NH 03781

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