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This Summer Be Sure to Plan a Visit To
The Lake Winnipesaukee Museum!
LEARN ABOUT THE LAKES REGION!
Attend One of Our Events in our newly renovated, air-conditioned, lecture room facility... Free for members/ $5 for non-members Please RSVP via email to museum@lwhs.us or by calling 603-366-5950
Saturday, August 24th, 11am “Islands Around the Lake” Did you know that the Navy had done early research with lasers off the shores of Diamond Island in the early 1950’s? Come to our presentation and hear Merrill Fay and Tom Lacey tell stories about the islands around the Big Lake. Saturday, August 31st, 11am “Antiques Appraisal Day and Flea Market” LWHS is hosting an Antiques Appraisal Day from 11am-2pm. Are you interested in finding out what your family heirloom or treasure may be worth? We will have three experts on hand to appraise that item for you. A $5.00 fee per item will be charged, proceeds benefit the Historical Society. Saturday, September 7th, 11am “Old Man of the Mountain: Substance and Symbol” Maggie Stier’s illustrated talk reviews the ways that this iconic place has sparked observers’ imaginations, attracted intense personal commitment, and symbolized changing public sentiment.
Saturday, Sept. 14th, 11am “The Underwater History of Lake Winnipesaukee” ***RSVP is REQUIRED for this popular presentation*** Hans Hug returns and his presentation will include videos of wrecks while diving in the big lake and other interesting artifacts from below the surface of the lake. Hans has been an avid diver for many years and it will be of great interest to anyone who enjoys the history of Lake Winnipesaukee.
Wednesday, Sept. 18th, 7 pm “Adam Nudd-Homeyer of Tappan Chairs, LLC of Sandwich NH” Adam will tell the story of the Tappan Chair and how the tradition has been continued in the village of Sandwich at the hands of Adam Nudd-Homeyer. Once again, the story of Tappan Chairs has endured into the present day. For over 200 years of Tappan Chairs, the present is all about making history. ...one town, one legacy. Check the Museum website or like us on Facebook for updates and more information.
WHAT’S NEW AT THE MUSEUM FOR 2013? WELCOMING A NEW MUSEUM DIRECTOR!
In the photo above, Museum Curator Lynda LaFlamme (at left) began our 2013 summer season by welcoming Melanie Benton as the organization’s new year-round director.
EXPANDED MUSEUM HOURS!
We’re now open Monday through Saturday from 10am-4pm, making it easier than ever to spend some time getting in touch with the history of the Lakes Region.
NEW EXHIBITS & ARTIFACTS!
Come in to see what new treasures of Lakes Region history our Museum staff have uncovered.
The Museum is Open Mon - Sat • 10am - 4pm Located next to Funspot at 503 Endicott Street North, (Rte. 3) Laconia, NH 603.366.5950 • LakeWinnipesaukeeMuseum.org >>> ”Like us” on Facebook to get updates about upcoming events and special events.
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