Conway Scenic Railroad Celebrates 150 Years
By Lee Caldwell
New
Hampshire’s
Conway Scenic Railroad will celebrate a century and a half of railroad service over the scenic former Maine Central Mountain Division line over Crawford Notch in 2025.
“This coincides with Conway Scenic Railroad’s 30 years of excursion service on this route,” states Brian Solomon, marketing manager at Conway Scenic Railroad. He continues, “This includes an expanded schedule for our signature train called the Mountaineer, plus new departure times and special events. For many visitors, 2025 will be the best time to make a train trip over Crawford Notch in more than 60 years.”
According to Solomon, who has a background in railroads and railroad history, the railroad line over Crawford Notch was originally built by the Portland and Ogdensburg Railroad Company in the 1870s as a potential route between the Atlantic coast at Portland, Maine, and the Great Lakes navigation system via a port on the St. Lawrence River at Ogdensburg, New York. The line over Crawford Notch was completed in August 1875, and in 1888, that route became part of the Maine Central Railroad system, which operated it for nearly 100 years.
Solomon states, “We are going to do some kind of celebration in August to commemorate the opening of the railroad. When they opened the railroad back in August 1875, they brought a special train up from Portland, and they had a flat car at the back with a
cannon, and when they got up to Crawford Notch, the president of the railroad pounded the final spike in, and they played “Hail Columbia”, a patriotic song from the period. And, they played The Star Spangled Banner and fired the cannon 10 times to celebrate.”
Afterwards, on the way back down the mountain, they would fire the cannon at various locations.
Solomon said, “I suspect they probably had a lot of champagne and probably got a little over-enthusiastic. But the reports from the period state they fired the cannon several more times, coming down the hill. So, that was clearly a big deal.”
The railroad’s history includes Conway Scenic Railroad assuming operation of the Crawford Notch Route in 1995, making a significant investment
in re-opening the line and inaugurating a popular day excursion over Crawford North from its station at North Conway through the Mount Washington Valley. In the last 30 years, this has developed into one of the region’s best-known heritage railroad journeys, according to Salomon. In 2020, the Crawford Notch excursion was renamed The Mountaineer to reflect the historic train operated by the Boston and Maine Central that had used the route in the mid-20th century.
Solomon states that this year, they will be running two trains a day to Crawford Notch. “And that is new to us,” he said. “We’ve never really run two trains before. We did that a little bit last fall, and it was very successful. So, we decided, since this is the 150th anniversary, this would be a good time
to expand the Crawford schedule and give people a lot more travel options. So, not only are we running more days, but we are running more trains. It used to be in the summertime, we’d only run three days a week, so we’ll be running six days a week.”
He goes on to state that the current plan is to offer an 11:30 am train in the spring on certain days, and then, as they get to the busier part of the season, to go to a more advanced schedule of running The Mountaineer at 9 am and 1:30 pm from Tuesdays through Sundays.
The Mountaineer starts its journey at the historic North Conway station and, going westward, follows the course of the Saco River through the Mount Washington Valley to Crawford Notch. The scenery along the line showcases New Hampshire at its best, with mountain and valley vistas and glimpses of the Saco, East Branch, and Sawyer rivers. Among the highlights are the passage over the curved Frankenstein trestle bridge nestled against the Frankenstein cliffs and crossing the towering Willey Brook Bridge. The terminus is Crawford Station, where the train pauses for passengers to stretch their legs before making the return journey.
The Mountaineer offers three classes of travel: coach, first-class, and Premium Dome. The dome seats offer an elevated view in a 1950s-era streamlined glass-top Budd-built Vista Dome railroad passenger car and are a popu• 150 Years continued on page 4
Tamworth’s Remick Farmstead: Three New Guided Tours for Summer 2025
This summer, immerse yourself in the stories of rural New Hampshire at the Remick Country Doctor Museum & Farm, a living history site in the heart of Tamworth Village. With more than 200 years of heritage to share — and three new guided tours debuting this season — the Remick farmstead invites visitors to discover the people, places, and passions that shaped this historic corner of the state.
At the center of the museum’s story is the Captain Enoch Remick House, an elegant homestead dating back to the 1780s. It was here that Dr. Edwin Remick (1866–1935) and his son, Dr. Edwin “Doc” C. Remick (1903–1993), lived and practiced medicine for nearly a century. The ever-popular Medical History Tour explores this unique legacy, guiding visitors through original patient rooms, the apothecary, and a fascinating collection of vintage medical equipment and literature. This tour is offered Tuesday through Saturday at 1 pm, through August 30. Tours will also extend into the fall, with dates and times to be announced.
This summer, the Remick Museum is expanding its offerings with three new guided tours, each highlighting a dif-
ferent aspect of the farmstead’s legacy:
The Buildings & Grounds Tour, offered on Thursdays at 11 am through August 28, walks visitors through the evolution of the Remick homestead, tracing the footsteps of six generations of family members from their 1790 settlement to the present day. Guests will explore multiple structures on the property and learn how the family shaped and adapted the landscape across two centuries.
The Doc’s Harness Horse History Tour, available Tuesdays and Fridays at 11 am through August 29, explores Doc Remick and his wife Marion’s deep connection to harness horse racing — a lesser-known but beloved pastime. Visitors will tour the historic stable and Doc’s personal den, where memorabilia and photographs tell the story of a once-busy practice track that circled the property.
The Historic Murals Art Tour, held Wednesdays and Saturdays at 11 am through August 30, invites visitors to experience the stunning 1830s hand-painted wall murals inside the Captain Enoch Remick House. These rare works, attributed to early American folk artist John Avery, are filled
with symbolism, detail, and the timeless beauty of naïve landscape painting.
Each tour lasts approximately one hour and is best suited for individuals aged 12 and older (those 17 and under must be accompanied by an adult).
A $5 suggested donation is appreciated for each tour. Visitors are asked to register at least 15 minutes before the tour start time.
In addition to guided tours, the museum also offers self-guided experiences throughout the season. Guests are welcome to explore the Museum Center exhibits, scenic gardens, and the peaceful 0.6-mile Binsack Trail, all set against the backdrop of the beautiful White Mountains.
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lar choice. The duration of the trip is between 4 and 5.5 hours and covers 50 - 60 miles.
For those looking for a shorter excursion, the Conway Valley Train is described as “a classic rural train ride.”
The 11-mile, 55-minute round-trip journey is perfect for those traveling with young children. It runs from Conway to North Conway and back again
The Remick Country Doctor Museum & Farm is located at 58 Cleveland Hill Road, Tamworth, NH. To register for a tour or more information, please call (603) 323-7591, email info@ remickmuseum.org, or visit www. remickmuseum.org. Come for the history — stay for the stories that bring it to life.
engines are electro-motive diesels built at various times between 1949 and 1965. They also have a steam engine that is undergoing evaluation and repair. The passenger cars include the Gertrude Emma, which was built in 1898 by the Pullman Palace Car Company and is one of the oldest running passenger cars in the United States. It is dressed in a Victorian paint scheme with wicker-style seats and an open-platform observation car. In addition, Conway Scenic Railroad has three Budd Vista Dome cars and a variety of coach class cars dating from World War I to the 1950s.
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Other seasonally-themed trains include the winter Snow Train and Santa Train, a spring Easter Bunny Train, a summer Firecracker Express where passengers board the train in Conway to go to North Conway for the Fourth of July Fireworks, and a fall Pumpkin Patch train.
All trains (except the Firecracker Express) leave from the historic North Conway station designed by architect Nathaniel J. Bradlee in the Russian revival style and completed in 1874. Well-preserved, it retains much of its original woodwork, architectural features, historic equipment — and, according to Solomon, it also has a ghost.
“I was a little skeptical,” he said, “until I experienced the ghost firsthand. We actually have a ghost-hunter that’s come up a couple of times to investigate the ghost’s presence.”
Ghostly manifestations have included feet clopping across the attic floor, items flying off the walls, mysterious noises, and things flying horizontally off shelves.
Solomon comments, “So the station has a presence. There’s a lot of people that had worked here for years and years and years, so I am sure it has a lot of emotional residue or whatever you want to call it, built up in a place like that. And it’s, you know, a building that would be likely to have ghosts.”
Describing the engines and the passenger cars, Solomon says that all the
Solomon concludes by saying, “One of the fundamental things about Conway Scenic is that the whole concept of the railroad is to entertain people. It’s supposed to be fun. And one of the things that I think is sometimes lost on some visitors is that we are running really old trains because we want to. The whole idea is to offer people that historic experience, not running stuff that was built last week. A lot of them are now 100 years old or older, right? I mean, some of the passenger cars, that’s how old they are. And, we go to a lot of work to keep them running, which is not easy… It’s also really about the whole feeling of traveling on a train. It’s not like traveling in a modern car or even on a modern bus. I mean, this is a whole different experience, which is why we have so many different types of passenger cars, so people can have different experiences. Each one [passenger car] has its own thing that it offers, has its own history, and offers you a different style or experience. And that’s part of the charm of the railroad.”
Conway Scenic Railroad (info@ conwayscenic.com) is located at 38 Norcross Circle in North Conway, 603356-5251. Reservations are strongly advised.
classes running through November 2025.
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North Conway’s
Mud Bowl Returns September 5-7
The 2025 Championship of Mud Football sponsored by Amoskeag Beverages/Miller Lite in North Conway, NH is set for September 5, 6, & 7 at Hog Coliseum located at the North Conway Community Center (NCCC). This is a 12-team touch football tournament played in mud. Money raised will be donated to the NCCC, Vaughan Learning Center, Carroll County Retired Senior Volunteer Program, and other non-profits in the Mt Washington Valley. More than $1,000,000 has been donated over the past 50 years.
North Shore Mud Sharks, New Hampshire Mudcats, Jack’s Predators, Rhode Island Muckaneers, Rowley Mud Ducks, The Muddas, North Conway Mud Things, and Mud Heroes. Bring a blanket for sitting on the hill or an outdoor folding chair to set up on some flat ground to watch this muddy football tournament. Come hungry and thirsty. The NCCC food tent will have plenty of options for the family, and our Beer Garden has cold beverages for adults. T-shirts, sweatshirts, beanies, and pint glasses will be available for purchase.
ing. Specialty sessions include “Bright and Bold” Mexican Folk Art Painting (August 26), Wildlife Photography from the Water (September 20), and Knitting a Cable Headband(October 14).
Additional hands-on craft workshops like Pie Basket and Clay Birdhouse making are slated for November—perfect for gift-giving or personal enjoyment.
Classes are held at the ArtWorks Gallery (132 White Mt Highway, Chocorua, NH) and are open to the public. Prices range from $55 to $125. Early registration is encouraged, as space is limited and classes may be canceled due to low enrollment.
View the full schedule and details at www.ChocoruaArtWorks.com or call 603-323-8041 to register.
The $25 3-day entrance ticket for Friday, Saturday, and Sunday doubles as a raffle ticket for a $500 prize on Saturday & Sunday. Adult day tickets are $10 and $5 for children ages 6-13.
The Annual Tournament of Mud Parade is Saturday morning on Main Street in North Conway, starting from Pine Street at 9:30 am and ending on Norcross Circle.
Veteran teams include North Conway Hogs, North Country Mud Crocs, Carrabassett Valley Rats, Mud Gumbys,
The nighttime celebration continues this year, featuring food trucks, our beer garden, Mud Bowl Hall of Fame inductions, and comedian Bucky Lewis. Join us outside at the NCCC from 6 – 10 pm on Friday evening.
The physical address is 78 Norcross Circle, North Conway, NH 03860. For more information, call the North Conway Community Center at 603-3562096 or find us on Facebook (Mud Bowl NCCC).
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Savor the Sizzle: Chicken Recipes that Rule the Roost
By Chef Kelly Ross
Happy late summer, Foodie Friends. Today is dedicated to the barbie and chicken! Today’s options include a sandwich, a chicken burger, one of my all-time favorite wing recipes ever, and we’ll finish up with a couple of skewered dinner options.
This sandwich is not necessarily a recipe off the grill, depending on how you want to prepare the chicken. If grilling boneless chicken breasts or thighs, I recommend using teriyaki sauce while cooking it, but it is not mandatory by any means. Most of the time when I make these, I usually cook a whole bird or two one night, using some for dinner and using leftovers for the wraps. I have used rotisserie chickens at times as well, not to mention cooking breaded chicken fingers and cutting them; in essence, there is no bad answer. This comes with
a scrumptious peanut sauce and a broccoli or regular Cole slaw for a great added flavor crunch. Time spent on this will depend on how you cook your chicken, but if using shredded cooked chicken, these can be put together in 15-20 minutes. I usually make the slaw about an hour before the sandwiches, and that takes only a few minutes if buying a premade veggie mix, and
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then it’ll take you only a couple of minutes to make the dressing. The slaw recipe will get you more than you need for the wraps, but you can either eat the rest as a side salad or reduce the recipe by 1/3. This will get you 4 great wraps. Asian Chicken Wraps
For The Thai Peanut Sauce
¼ cup creamy peanut butter
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp honey
1 ½ tsp rice vinegar
1 ½ tsp fresh ginger, grated
1 ½ tsp sesame oil
1 clove garlic, grated
¼ tsp crushed red pepper
3 tbsp water
For The Wraps
4 large wraps, 10-12 inches
2 cups broccoli slaw, see below 2 tbsp chopped peanuts
Cooked and shredded rotisserie chicken, or chopped chicken strips, or grilled breasts/thighs, etc
For The Broccoli Slaw
1 package broccoli slaw, 12 oz or
4 cups combo of shredded cabbage + broccoli slaw, or any slaw mix
½ cup mayo
1 ½ tbsp honey, or white sugar
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
¼ tsp sea salt
A few spins of freshly ground black pepper
For the slaw, in a medium mixing bowl, whisk together all the ingredients except the veggies. Add the broccoli slaw mix to a separate bowl, add a little dressing at a time, and gently toss it all together. Be patient and give it a minute, as when the dressing doesn’t look like it’s enough as the broccoli will start to release some water, and it will all come together into a creamy slaw after a minute or so. Add more as needed. Refrigerate until it’s time to serve. In a liquid measuring cup or bowl, mix all the ingredients for the peanut sauce until well blended and smooth. Put about ½ cup or more of broccoli slaw into the center of a wrap. Drizzle with about 1 tbsp of peanut sauce. Top with chicken of your choice and a sprinkle of chopped peanuts. Fold the edges over and roll. Slice in half to serve if preferred. If making for a crowd to put on a platter, I suggest using toothpicks to hold them together, especially if you have cut them in half.
Now let’s talk burgers, although using ground chicken for this one, as pesto and fresh mozzarella are involved. The ground chicken is infused with pesto, and then I nor-
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mally add more to the final product as pesto is my friend. It’s great on eggs and omelets, many sandwiches, as well as grilled dinner items. Yes, more times than not, I prefer ground beef burgers over chicken, but in this case, chicken gets my vote. Prep time is barely 5 minutes, and grill time is 15, and this will again feed 4 of you. This is quite simple and basic, as you’ll only need a handful of ingredients.
Pesto Chicken Burgers
1 lb ground chicken
½ cup basil pesto, divided Salt and pepper
4 quality brioche rolls
Sliced fresh tomatoes
Sliced fresh mozzarella cheese
Preheat grill to medium-high heat and make sure it is well-oiled, as the chicken will stick if not. In a bowl, combine ground chicken and half of the pesto. Mix until well combined and form into 4 equal-sized patties. Place patties onto the hot grill and cook for about 6 minutes per side, until fully cooked. During the last 2 minutes of cooking, top each patty with fresh mozzarella slices to melt. Toast buns as well. To serve, top each bun with a chicken burger, additional pesto if desired, and fresh tomatoes. If you care for any other extras, have at it, as there are always many options.
This next one is my favorite of the day. I am a wing aficionado, as I could
chicken, much of the success relies on the sauce, and this classic is no exception. Instead of the usual Buffalo wing, which I am a diehard fan of, today I introduce you to maple wasabi wings. My secret to grilling wings is to cook them on each side for a while, then put them in a large Tupperware container with the sauce, give them a shake, and then pop back on the grill. I sauce them 3-4 times before putting them back on the grill, and the end result is epic. Wasabi, despite its all-powerful sinus-clearing abilities, is quite a delicate thing, losing its potency over time, especially if exposed to heat. This will still have a bite to it for sure, but with the sweetness of the maple syrup, they complement each other quite well. As for the actual wings, I buy the whole wings as opposed to having them cut into drumettes and flats, but that is your call. I fold them in such a way that they look like a triangle, and I grill them whole, but again, there is no bad answer to whether you cook them whole or separated. If you buy them whole but want them separated, it’s easy enough to do with a sharp French knife. As for the sauce, I cook it the day before, or at least earlier in the day, before using it. The total time involved is about an hour, and this is for 3 ½ - 4 lbs of wings, so depending on serving them as an app or a meal will dictate how many this will serve but 4-5 is the usual number.
Maple Wasabi Wings For The Wings
3½–4-lb. chicken wings
¾ tsp freshly ground white pepper
For The Sauce
1-2 pieces of fresh ginger, 4-5 inches total, peeled, finely grated, or 5 tsp ginger paste
1 1/3 cup pure maple syrup
¾ cup soy sauce
2 ¾ tbsp sesame chili oil
4 tbsp chilled unsalted butter
3 tbsp wasabi paste
3 tbsp roasted sesame seeds
For the sauce, whisk ginger, maple syrup, soy sauce, and sesame chili oil in a small saucepan to combine, then bring to a simmer over medium-low heat, whisking occasionally, until reduced by a quarter and has started to thicken, about 8–10 minutes. Remove sauce from heat, add chilled butter, and whisk until incorporated and the sauce is smooth and glossy. When you’re ready to grill, whisk in the wasabi paste and sesame seeds. Taste and add another 1 tsp of paste if needed. If making the day before, refrigerate it, but pull from the fridge a couple of hours prior.
Once it’s time to grill, let the wings sit out at room temp for 30-45 minutes. Fire up the grill to medium-high heat, making sure it is clean and oiled. Pat the wings dry with paper towels and put on a platter to bring out to the grill. Put the sauce in a Tupperware container with a cover, large enough to hold all the wings. Lay the wings on the grill and cook for 5-7 minutes per side. If cooking the wings whole as opposed to in segments, the total cooking time will be longer. After flipping the wings, cook again for about 5 minutes, closing the grill at times depending on wind. Flip the wings and again cook for 4-5 minutes. At this point, put the wings in the container, close the lid, and give the container a good shake a few times. Open it up and put the wings back on the grill, and again, cook for 4-5 minutes on each side, then again, pop them in the container and give it
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Yesteryear Hiking the Whites…Long Ago
By Kathi Caldwell-Hopper
The mountains hold allure, and vacationers and travelers love to hike the trails in New Hampshire. Especially attractive to hikers are the many trails in the northern part of the state, with the promise of great views from the top of the mountains.
Those who have experienced hiking the northern New Hampshire mountains know there are spectacular views and peace on the wooded trails. There is also the risk of falling or getting caught in inclement weather.
For many years, hikers tackled the White Mountains, and among the early people to come to the area was Jeremy Belknap. He wrote a three-volume book titled History of New Hampshire, and it was known as the first modern history written by an American, embodying research and important note-taking of what he saw in the 1700s.
Others were starting to explore the area as well, and they were especially drawn to Mount Washington. Before the middle of the 19th century, fewer hikers climbed the mammoth mountain, knowing the weather was unpredictable. According to Chronicles of the White Mountains by Frederick W. Kilbourne, one of the first people to run into bad weather and perish on a hike was Frederick Strickland. In October of 1851, Strickland lodged at the Thomas Crawford Notch House. He hired a guide to lead him and another man on a hike of the nearby mountains. Unfortunately, on one of the mountains, they encountered deep snow and high winds. The guide was well acquainted with such fluctuating weather and told the men it would be wise to turn back.
Strickland chose to continue, while the guide and the other hiker returned to the Notch House. Strickland tackled climbing Mount Washington and perished after falling on the trail.
Before Strickland climbed the mountains, Belknap hiked in the area. Heading into the unknown was alluring to Belknap, and he lived to explore areas and rough wilderness trails. In the 1780s, Belknap, who was living in Dover, New Hampshire, set off to see for himself what the White Mountain region of the state held in store.
Belknap was born in 1744 in Boston, Massachusetts, and died in 1798. And in his relatively short life, he was never content with just one profession or residence. He was a minister, a historian, and a scientist. It was as a scientist that Belknap decided to travel through the White Mountain region. He made the dangerous and taxing trip with a group of fellow scientists and religious men and called his trip a “genuine tour of the wilderness.”
The trip was important for a few reasons, and according to Forest and Crag by Laura and Guy Waterman, “The climb marks the first time in America when serious scientists visited and observed that strange new world above the tree line.” Also, the trip was thought to be the occasion on which the mountain (Mount Washington) was named, in honor of General (at that time, not yet President) George Washington.
Traveling from Conway to the White Mountains was done by way of an 18mile road (if the route could be called a road). Belknap wrote in his journal of this part of the trip as traveling “through an old road, i.e., one that was
cut 10 years ago, and has been disused for several years; and ’tis now grown up with bushes as high as a man’s head on horseback, full of wind-fallen trees, deep mires, and broken bridges...” This gives an accurate glimpse of what the remote wilderness of northern New Hampshire was like at that time.
After nine hours of difficult travel, the scientists made camp near the big mountain (Mount Washington). After camping for the night, the group prepared to ascend Mount Washington, an extremely difficult task. The hike was hard, and Belknap was unable to reach the top of the mountain. Although he was surely disappointed not to make it to the peak, he had dreamed of seeing it. Belknap heard about it from others in the group who described it as bitterly cold and barren, but with spectacular views when the clouds cleared.
Soon after, the group traveled north and then west of the mountains on a horrible, nearly impassable road. Intermittent rain drenched the travelers and their packs, and they endured physical discomfort. Relief was in sight the next day when the party reached the home of Joseph Whipple, northwest of Franconia Notch. At Whipple’s home, they rested and dried their clothing while working out the next portion of their exploration.
A day or so later, Belknap led his followers south through Franconia Notch. Today, tourists are in awe of the spectacular landscapes in this area; it must have been an unbelievable area for these early travelers to first set eyes upon. At one point, the group rested in a meadow “surrounded with mountains,” Belknap wrote.
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Although a very difficult trip, it brought out the naturalist in Belknap, and the wilderness sites in this area touched him deeply. In a letter to a colleague, Belknap wrote, “Stupendous mountains, hanging rocks, crystal [sic] streams, verdant woods, the cascade above...all conspire to amaze, to delight, to soothe, to enrapture.”
The Franconia area may have been Belknap’s favorite stretch of the journey, for he wrote of leaving that spot with great regret as the group headed further south.
In more populated portions of the trek, Belknap and his group met settlers, or “vulgar” mountain people, as he called them. These people believed the White Mountains held spirits and never dared to venture to the northern area. Indeed, some of the mountain settlers asked the ministers in Belknap’s group to exorcize the spirits of the mountains. As a minister, as well as a highly educated man (Belknap was educated at Harvard), the people and their strange superstitions must have baffled him.
Not one to fear solitary travel in this unpopulated part of the state, Belknap left the group of explorers at Conway and traveled a route along the Saco River to Fryeburg, Maine. He soon found his way home to Dover after traveling with a man he met along the way.
The long journey satisfied the curious Belknap, after he traveled an astounding 223 miles in the short span of 12 days. Any disaster might have befallen the group, and these were not days
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another big shake. Pop them back on the grill again, although you may need to brush the grill as with the sauce, it will likely start charring the wings due to the sugar in the maple syrup, so the grill may need a good brushing. Continue this process until the wings are cooked through. Whole wings are usually in the 30-minute range, and the segments are more like 20-25, depending on your grill and the weather. If the wings start burning or charring more than you would like, turn down the heat, although a good char is ideal. Once done, put them on a platter and with a pastry brush, brush the inside of the tub with what little sauce is in there and brush the wings with it. Serve with blue cheese or ranch dressing and celery and carrot sticks, and grab a roll of paper towels as well. You’ll need them for sure, and it’ll be worth your while as these wings are amazing!
Our last two recipes of the day are skewered chicken dishes. Most people automatically think that skewered means kabobs, but that’s not the case this time. If you have never heard of Spiedini, it’s an Italian dish that is quite unique. The chicken is marinated with a lemon, wine, and garlic combo, as well as other great ingredients for 1-24 hours, then it’s skewered, and what makes this unique is they are breaded before being grilled. The concept is different, and until I first had it, I was skeptical, but the breading browns up nicely and gives the chicken a wonderful crunch, and then it is finished with a garlic butter sauce. This is a fun dish. The marinade gives the chicken a great flavor, and the end result is very moist on the inside, a great crunch on the outside, and the garlic butter sauce brings it all together. Prep time is 15-20 minutes, as well as the
cooking time. The length of marinating the meat is up to you. As an appetizer, this can feed 6-8.
Chicken Spiedini
3 ½ - 4 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
½ cup olive oil
½ cup white wine
2 tbsp fresh squeezed lemon juice
4 garlic cloves, minced
5 tsp ground black pepper
2 tsp sea salt
2 tsp red pepper flakes
2 tbsp fresh parsley
4 cups buttermilk
2 tbsp garlic powder
2 tbsp Italian seasoning
2 cup panko breadcrumbs
1 cup grated parmesan cheese
2 cups garlic butter sauce
8 wooden skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes.
For The Garlic Butter Sauce
3 sticks of butter
6-8 garlic cloves, minced
½ cup white wine
3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
2 tbsp chopped fresh chives
2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
Kosher salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste
½ cup grated parmesan cheese
For the chicken, needle the chicken with your tenderizer needler or with a fork, then cut the chicken into bite sized pieces and add to large bowl or heavy-duty zip top bag. In a bowl, whisk together the wine, lemon juice, garlic, pepper, salt, red pepper flakes and parsley. Pour the marinade over the chicken and transfer to the refrigerator for 1 hour or up to 24 hours. When ready to grill, whisk together the buttermilk, garlic powder and Italian seasoning in a shallow bowl. In a separate shallow bowl, whisk together the breadcrumbs and cheese. Thread chicken onto a skewer until all the chicken is used. Dredge the chicken skewers in the buttermilk and then the breadcrumbs to coat. Arrange on a platter or plate and allow it to rest for 15 minutes to give the breading time to adhere to
the chicken. For the sauce, add the butter to a saucepan over medium heat and cook until melted. Turn the heat to low. Stir in the garlic and continue cooking over low heat for 3-4 minutes or until the garlic begins to smell fragrant. Add the lemon juice, wine and herbs to the butter stirring to combine. Add the parmesan cheese and whisk well. Remove from the heat and keep warm until ready to serve. Heat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat and coat with cooking spray to avoid sticking. Place the chicken on the grill and cook for 4-5 minutes each side or until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees. If your chicken spiedini starts to char too quickly, turn the heat down. Serve the chicken skewers with the garlic butter sauce after stirring well and sprinkle with more parmesan cheese, if desired. I usually push the chicken off the skewers onto a platter to serve that way and to make things easier for the eaters, but that’s up to you. This is a fun and unique chicken dish.
Our last recipe for today is a fiery-flavored dish that can be ready in a flash. Grilled chili lime chicken kabobs with an amazing mango salsa is quick and easy for a super-fast dinner at any time. The chicken is chock full of southwestern flavors guaranteed to make you go “Wow”, and the mango salsa is one I use on many dishes, especially grilled chicken and fish dishes, not to mention whenever I cook Mexican cuisine. Like the last recipe, marinating time is 1-24 hours, prep time is 10 minutes, and grilling time is 15 minutes. This will serve 6-8 and will be great with most any side dishes.
Grilled Chili Lime Chicken Skewers with Mango Salsa
For The Chicken
¼ cup olive oil
4 tbsp fresh lime juice
1 tbsp fresh lime zest
1 tbsp chili powder
½ tbsp onion powder
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp cumin powder
1 tsp cayenne pepper
½ tsp ground coriander seed
2 ½ -3 lbs boneless, skinless chicken
breasts, cut into 2-inch chunks
¼ cup fresh chopped cilantro
4 limes, sliced thin
8 wooden skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes
For The Salsa
1 ½ cups diced mango
½ cup diced red bell pepper
¼ cup minced red onion
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 tbsp minced serrano chili pepper, or jalapeno pepper for a milder flavor
½ tsp kosher salt
Juice of 1 lime
Place the olive oil, lime juice, zest, chili powder, onion powder, garlic powder, cumin, cayenne and coriander in a resealable bag. Seal the bag and mix the ingredients together by gently squeezing the bag. In a medium bowl, add the mango, pepper, onion, cilantro, chili pepper, salt and lime. Toss to combine. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve. Needle and cut the chicken and add to the bag and press out the air. Seal the bag and marinade for 1 – 24 hours. Thread the chicken on each skewer with folded slices of limes, being sure not to crowd the pieces too tight so everything will cook evenly. Grill chicken for 4-5 minutes. Flip the skewer and cook for an additional 4-5 minutes or until cooked through. Serve the chicken with the salsa. Sprinkle with chopped cilantro, if desired. This is a perfect dish served with Spanish rice or southwestern seasoned home fry potatoes.
That’s another chapter in the book of grilling some good food, and I hope at least a couple of these have you ready to test drive them for your family and/or friends. Until next time, keep those taste buds of yours happy, and if you care to touch base with any questions and/or feedback, please reach out at fenwaysox10@ gmail.com.
NOT JUST A GRAIN STORE...
AUGUST
Through Aug. Exhibit, Antique Quilts and Clothing, runs for month, Clark Museum, 233 South Main St., Wolfeboro, 603-569-4997, www.wolfeborohistoricalsociety.org
Through Aug. 23, Summer Dance Series, every other Sat. through Aug. 23, 5 – 7 p.m., Theatre in the Wood, Pavilion, 41 Observatory Way, Intervale, 603-3569980, www.believeinbooks.org.
Through Aug. 24, The Cemetery Club, M&D Playhouse, 2760 White Highway, N. Conway, 603-733-5275, www.mdplayhouse.com.
Through Aug. 29, Doc’s Harness Horse History Tour, Tues. & Fridays, 11 a.m., Remick Country Doctor Museum & Farm, 58 Cleveland Hill Rd., Tamworth, 603-323-7591, www.remickmuseum.org
Through Aug. 30, Historic Murals Tour, 11 a.m., Wed.-Sat., Remick Country Doctor Museum & Farm, 58 Cleveland Hill Rd., Tamworth, 603-323-7591, www.remickmuseum.org
Through Aug. 30, Medical History Tour, 1 p.m., Tues.-Sat., Remick Country Doctor Museum & Farm, 58 Cleveland Hill Rd., Tamworth, 603-323-7591, www.remickmuseum.org
Through Aug. 31, The Producers, Rochester Opera House, 31 Wakefield St., Rochester, 603-335-1992, www.rochesteroperahouse.com
Through Sept. 1, From Spies to Satellites: The Cold War Era, exhibit on how WWII laid the grounds for the decades that followed, Wright Museum of WWII, 77 Center St., Wolfeboro, 603-569-1212, www.wrightmuseum.org
Aug. 14, Lasagna Supper, 5:30 – 7 p.m., benefits Fellowship Missions, Hotchkiss Commons, 71 Main St., Union, info.: Betty at 603-473-2727.
Aug. 15, Get Poison’d, 6:30 – 10:30 p.m., Believe in Books Literacy Foundation, Theater in the Wood, Intervale, tickets/info.: 603-356-9980, www.believeinbooks.org.
Aug. 15, Lucknow Garden Tour, 10:15 – 11:15 a.m., Castle in the Clouds, 586 Ossipee Park Rd., Rt. 171, Moultonborough, pre-registration required: www.castleintheclouds.org.
Aug. 15, Stories on the Farm, The Milkman’s Boy by Donald C. Hall, 10 –11:30 a.m., activity for all ages, RSVP: 603-652-7840, nhfarmmuseum.info@ gmail.com, NH Farm Museum, 1305 White Mt. Highway, Milton.
Aug. 15, The Faux Paws, 8 pm, Stone Mountain Arts Center, Brownfield, ME, 207-935-7292, www.stonemountainartscenter.com
Aug. 16, 42nd Annual Granite Man Triathlon, 9 a.m., - noon, Carry Beach, Forest Rd., Wolfeboro, 603-569-5639, https://www.wolfeboronh.us/parks-recreation/pages/granite-kid-triathlon.
Saturday Evening Post Covers
Aug. 16, Cruise into the Wright, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Wright Museum of WWII, 77 Center St., Wolfeboro, admission/reservations: 603-569-1212, www.wrightmuseum.org
Aug. 16, Exhibit and Open Hours at Tamworth History Center, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., 25 Great Hill Rd., Tamworth, www.tamworthhistorycenter.org.
Aug. 16, From Landscape to Foodscape: Food Safety Workshop – Pickles, Chutneys and Relishes, 10:30 a.m. – 1 p.m., Remick Country Doctor Museum & Farm, 58 Cleveland Hill Rd., Tamworth, 603-323-7591, www.remickmuseum. org
Aug. 16, Michael Vincent Band, 7 – 9 p.m., Friends of Wolfeboro Bandstand, Cate Park, Main St., Wolfeboro, www.wolfeborobandstand.org.
Aug. 16, Mount Washington Auto Road Bicycle Hillclimb, 8:30 a.m., Mt. Washington Auto Rd., Gorham, 603-466-3988, www. mt-washington.com.
Aug. 16, Truck and Tractor Day, classic cars, refreshments available for purchase, NH Farm Museum, 1305 White Mt. Highway, Milton, 603-652-7840, www.nhfarmuseum.org.
Aug. 16 & 17, Mount Washington Valley August Craft Fair, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., exhibitors, handmade items galore, Joyce’s Craft Shows, free admission, held under tents, friendly, leashed dogs welcome, held at Schouler Park, 1 Norcross Circle, Rt. 16, N. Conway, 603-387-1510, www.joycescraftshows.com.
Aug. 17, Car Show, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Gorham, info.: 603-466-3322.
Aug. 17, Session Americana, 7 pm, Feel the Barn Concert Series, 1118 Page Hill Rd., Chocorua, 603-323-6169, www.thefarmstand.net
Aug. 17, Watercolor Workshop, noon – 2 p.m., led by artist Pat Edsall, Castle in the Clouds, 586 Ossipee Park Rd., Rt. 171, Moultonborough, pre-registration required: www.castleintheclouds.org.
What’s UP
Aug. 18, Story Time & Craft Hour at Castle in the Clouds, 11 a.m., Picnic Pavilion by Shannon Pond, free family event, 586 Ossipee Park Rd., Rt. 171, Moultonborough, pre-registration encouraged: www.castleintheclouds.org.
Aug. 19, Anything Goes Collage Class, 1 – 4 p.m., ArtWorks Chocorua Creative Arts Center, pre-register: 603-323-8041, 132 Rt. 16, Chocorua, www.chocoruaartworks.com
Aug. 19, Family Film Fest: Frozen, 6 p.m., Rochester Opera House, 31 Wakefield St., Rochester, 603-335-1992, www.rochesteroperahouse.com
Aug. 19, Lecture Series, Dr. Fred Johnson, III – Dentist Under Fire: The Heroism of Ben Salomon, 7 – 8 p.m., Wright Museum of WWII, 77 Center St., Wolfeboro, admission/reservations: 603-569-1212, www.wrightmuseum.org.
Aug. 19, Stories Behind the Stars, with teacher, storyteller and outdoorsperson Matt Krug, 7:30 p.m., at Charlotte C. Browne woods, Chocorua, please pre-register: www.chocorualake.org/events. Rain date: Aug. 20.
Aug. 20, Climate & Community Book Discussion, Fire and Weather, 6:30 –7:30 p.m., Cook Memorial Library, 93 Main St., Tamworth, 603-323-8510, www. tamworthlibrary.org. co-hosted by Cook Library and Chocorua Lake Conservancy.
Aug. 20, Mica’s Groove Train, blues, rock, pop, 1970s music, 6 – 7:30 p.m., Concerts on the Common, South Main St., Rochester, 603-332-4120.
Aug. 20, Randy Messineo concert, 6 – 8 p.m., free, bring lawn chair for seating, Heritage Park, Berlin, 603-752-6060, www.androscogginvalleychamber.com
Aug. 20, Simon Crawford & Kevin Dolan, 7 p.m., Majestic Café, 36 Main St., Conway, 603-447-4737, www.conwaymajestic.com
Aug. 20, Summer Music Series & BBQ, 4 – 7 p.m., live music from Fairbank Lodge Patio, Cranmore Mountain Resort, 239 Skimobile Rd., N. Conway, 1-800-SUN-N-SKI, tickets: www.cranmore.com.
Aug. 20, Workshop Day, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Tamworth History Center, 25 Great Hill Rd., Tamworth, www.tamworthhistorycenter.org.
Aug. 21, Be the Eternal Thinker and Heal Your Life, 10 – 11 a.m., free chat sessions to promote peace and clarity, Conway Public Library, 15 Greenwood Avenue, Conway, 603-447-5552, www.conwaypubliclibrary.org.
Aug. 21, The Barnbreakers, 7 p.m., Majestic Café, 36 Main St., Conway, 603447-4737, www.conwaymajestic.com
Aug. 21, Volcanoes and Cellar Holes: the History of the Land, 1 – 2:30 p.m., Castle in the Clouds, 586 Ossipee Park Rd., Rt. 171, Moultonborough, pre-registration: www.castleintheclouds.org.
Aug. 21-30, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, Barnstormers Theatre, 104 Main St., Tamworth, 603-323-8500, www.barnstormerstheatre.org
Aug. 22, Friday Night Jazz: Ellen Rowe and Mike Sakash, 7 p.m., Majestic Café, 36 Main St., Conway, 603-447-4737, www.conwaymajestic.com
Aug. 22, Soul Rebel Project, 6:30 – 10:30 p.m., Believe in Books Literacy Foundation, Theater in the Wood, Intervale, tickets/info.: 603-356-9980, www.believeinbooks.org.
Aug. 22, Stories on the Farm, Old Home Day by Donald C. Hall, 10 – 11:30 a.m., activity for all ages, RSVP: 603-652-7840, nhfarmmuseum.info@gmail. com, NH Farm Museum, 1305 White Mt. Highway, Milton.
Aug. 23, Antje Duvekot & Goodnight Moonshine, 8 pm, Stone Mountain Arts Center, Brownfield, ME, 207-935-7292, www.stonemountainartscenter.com
Aug. 23, Ball in the House, 7 – 9 p.m., Friends of Wolfeboro Bandstand, Cate Park, Main St., Wolfeboro, www.wolfeborobandstand.org.
Aug. 23, Exhibit and Open Hours at Tamworth History Center, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., 25 Great Hill Rd., Tamworth, www.tamworthhistorycenter.org.
Aug. 23, New Hampshire Water Ski, Championships 8 a.m. – 4 p.m., Bridge Falls Path, Back Bay, Wolfeboro, parking at Glendon St. Municipal Parking Lot, abenakskiclub@gmail.com, www.abenakiwaterskiclub.com.
Aug. 23, Pastel Beginners Workshop, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., ArtWorks Chocorua Creative Arts Center, pre-register: 603-323-8041, 132 Rt. 16, Chocorua, www.chocoruaartworks.com
Aug. 23, Tamworth Tomato Taste-Off, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., Cook Memorial Library, 93 Main St., Tamworth, 603-323-8510, www.tamworthlibrary.org.
Aug. 23, Walking Tours with Dr. John Foley, 10 a.m., meet at Wolfeboro Train Station, info.: Clark Museum, 233 South Main St., Wolfeboro, 603-569-4997, www.wolfeborohistoricalsociety.org
Aug. 24, Paul Sanchez & Alex McMurray, 7 pm, Feel the Barn Concert Series, 1118 Page Hill Rd., Chocorua, 603-323-6169, www.thefarmstand.net
Aug. 24, Volcanoes and Cellar Holes: the History of the Land, 1 – 2:30 p.m., Castle in the Clouds, 586 Ossipee Park Rd., Rt. 171, Moultonborough, pre-registration: www.castleintheclouds.org.
Aug. 25, Story Time & Craft Hour at Castle in the Clouds, 11 a.m., Picnic Pavilion by Shannon Pond, free family event, 586 Ossipee Park Rd., Rt. 171, Moultonborough, pre-registration encouraged: www.castleintheclouds.org.
ONGOING
ArtWorks Chocorua Creative Arts Center, gallery, workshops & events, open year-round with seasonal hours, 603-323-8041, 132 Rt. 16, Chocorua, www.chocoruaartworks.com
Believe in Books Literacy Foundation/Theatre in the Wood, Intervale, programs for children, 603-356-9980, www.believeinbooks.org.
Breakfast Buffet, 7 a.m. - 11 a.m., Wolfeboro Masonic Lodge, 35 Trotting Track Rd, Wolfeboro. Pancakes, French toast, scrambled eggs, home fries, bacon, sausage, omelets made-to-order, Eggs Benedict, biscuit and gravy, juice, and coffee. Served the second Sunday of every month. 603-569-4637.
Castle in the Clouds, Rte. 171, Moultonborough, 603-476-5900, www.castleintheclouds.org.
Chapman Sanctuary and Visny Woods, nature trails for hiking, 740 Mt. Israel Rd., Center Sandwich, 603-284-6428, www.chap.m.ansanctuaryvisnywoods. com.
Chocorua Lake Basin View Lot, free, directions/info: www.chocorualake.org.
Coffee Hour, 10 – 11 a.m., coffee, tea and snacks, Effingham Public Library, 30 Town House Rd., Effingham, 603-539-1537, Effingham.lib.nh.us.
2025 Calendar of Events
Club
August 9 • 12 noon to 7:30 p.m.
Old Home Day A celebration for those who love their town. Purchase a traditional New England Saturday supper. Try your hand at corn hole, horseshoes or cribbage.
Milton residents are half price !
August 9 • 3 p.m.
August
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 17th Great NH Pie Festival
October 4 • 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Harvest Time on the Farm
November 15 • 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Sarah Josepha Hale and the 1863 Thanksgiving on the Farm
December 6 • 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The Victorian Christmas in the 1860’s
Join us for Grandma Libby’s Stories on the Farm on Fridays, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. from June 27 to August 29. (No Stories on July 4th!)
The stories in 2025 include New Hampshire authors and natives! Members are free! Non-Members: $8 per child. Always a craft, a snack or a chance to visit with our barnyard animals!
Group & School Tours • Field Trips • Birthday Parties
Visit our website, www.nhfarmmuseum.org, for details or to arrange a group/school tour. Like us on facebook or contact our staff at nhfarmmuseum.info@gmail.org. We are a Blue Star Museum and proud member of the New England Museum Association. 2021 recipient of the Northeast Credit Union LYC Grant.
Cog Railway, 3168 Base Station Rd., Mount Washington, 800-922-8825, www. thecog.com.
Conway Historical Society, historical info., 603-447-5551, www.conwayhistoricalsociety.org.
Conway Public Library, 15 Greenwood Avenue, Conway, many learning experiences, 603-447-5552, www.conwaypubliclibrary.org.
Conway Scenic Railroad, train rides to White Mt. areas, reservations: 603-3565251, station located at 38 Norcross Circle, North Conway, www.conwayscenic. com
Exhibit: Lucknow’s Laborers: The People Who Built and Cared for Tom Plant’s Estate, Castle in the Clouds Carriage House (gallery), Rt. 171, 455 Old Mountain Rd., Moultonborough, www.castleintheclouds.org
Fiber Arts Monthly Mingle, first Tues. of every month, 6 – 8 p.m., Makers Mill, 23 Bay St., Wolfeboro, 603-569-1500, www.makersmill.org
First Fridays Receptions, through Dec., 5-7 p.m., refreshments, conversation & art, ArtWorks Chocorua Creative Arts Center, 132 Rt. 16, Chocorua, 3238041, www.chocoruaartworks.com
Frank Bolles Nature Reserve, walking trails, off Rt. 16 to Chocorua Lake Rd., Chocorua, www.chocorualake.org.
Freedom Village Store, artisan items, baked goods and more, 11 Elm St., Freedom, call for info./hours: 603-539-3077, www.freedomvillagestore.org.
Friday Night Jam Sessions at Sap House Meadery, 7 – 9 p.m., 2686 White Mt. Highway, N. Conway, 224-267-9209, www.saphousemeadery.com.
Gorham Farmers Market, Thursdays from 3 – 6 p.m., (through Oct. 2), Gorham Common, 69 Main St., www.gorhamnh.gov
Gorham NH Moose Tours, moose & wildlife tours, Gorham Parks & Recreation, info.: 603-455-2101.
Great Glen Trails, outdoor center/activities, Mt. Washington Auto Rd., Gorham, 603-466-3988, www.greatglentrails.com
In the Round, Sundays at 8:45 a.m., thought-provoking topics related to tolerance, Benz Center, Sandwich, 603-284-7532.
$14 Adult • $10 Senior • $8 Juvenile (4-17)
Children under 4 are free Blue Star families are free
Admission: Hours:
The New Hampshire Farm Museum tells the story of agriculture and rural life in New Hampshire over three hundred years. We are located on two adjoining historic farmsteads up on scenic Plummer’s Ridge in the town of Milton. We have historic farmhouses, barns, tractor and carriage displays, fields of heirloom vegetables, heritage breed farm animals, picnic tables, a children’s garden, and a great country store filled with New Hampshire made items as well as our own farm fresh eggs.
Open May 14 to October 12
Wednesday-Saturday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Sundays: 12 noon to 4 p.m.
So bring a picnic and spend a day on the farm!
Closed Mondays and Tuesdays
1305 White Mountain Highway, P.O. Box 644, Milton, NH www.nhfarmmuseum.org • (603) 652-7840
Jackson Historical Society, 23 Black Mt. Rd., Jackson, info./hours: 603-3834060, www.jacksonhistory.org
Ladies of the Lake Quilt Guild, meets second and fourth Wednesdays of each month, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at First Congregational Church, 115 Main St., Wolfeboro. A second group meets first and third Tuesday of each month at Community Center, 22 Lehner St., Wolfeboro, www.llqg.net.
Majestic Café, jazz, blues, and more, 34 Main St., Conway, 603-447-4737, mountaintopmusic.org.
Makers Mill, variety of workshops, classes in arts and crafts and more, Makers Mill, 23 Bay St., Wolfeboro, 603-569-1500, www.makersmill.org.
What’s UP
Making Strides, 8 – 9 a.m., daily drop-in walking for groups or singles, Ossipee Town Hall, no pre-registration required, 55 Main St., Center Ossipee, www.ossipee.recdesk.com.
Mt. Washington Valley Arts Assoc., 16 Norcross Circle, North Conway, 603356-2787, www.mwvarts.org.
Model Yachting, 1 – 3 p.m., Tues. & Thurs., Back Bay Skippers at Bridge Falls Path, Wolfeboro, watch radio-controlled model yachts, NH Boat Museum, schedule: www.nhbm.org.
Molly the Trolley, take tours/rides of Wolfeboro area aboard the fun trolley, info/schedules: 603-569-1080, www.wolfeborotrolley.com
Mount Washington Valley Farmers Market, Tuesdays until Oct. 7, 3:30 –6:30 p.m., North Conway Community Center, 78 Norcross Circle, N. Conway, mwvfarmersmarket@gmail.com, www.mwvfarmersmarket.com.
Naturalist Led Hikes, Tin Mountain Conservation Center, 1245 Bald Hill Rd., Albany, space limited, registration/info.: 603-447-6991, www.tinmountain.org.
NE Ski Museum, ski exhibits, 2628 White Mt. Highway, North Conway, www. newenglandskimuseum.org.
NH Boat Museum, events and exhibits, 130 Whittier Highway, Moultonborough, 603-569-4554. Second location: 399 Center St., Wolfeboro, 603-5694554, www.nhbm.org.
NH Farm Museum, 1305 White Mt. Highway, Milton, 603-652-7840, www. nhfarmmuseum.org
Open Mic Night at the Medallion, 6 - 8 p.m., free, first Wed. of each month, Medallion Opera House, 30 Park St., Gorham, 603-466-3322, www.medallionoperahouse.org
Ossipee Historical Society Grant Hall Museum, open Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. – noon until Sept. 30, 52 Rt. 16B, between First Congregational Church buildings, lmsween@roadrunner.com.
Outdoor Nature Based Storytime for Young Children, Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., Cook Memorial Library, 93 Main St., Tamworth, 603-323-8510, www.tamworthlibrary.org.
Quilting Group, 1 - 4 p.m., meets every 2 weeks, Ossipee Public Library, 74 Main St., Ossipee, schedule/info: 603-539-6390
Remick Country Doctor Museum & Farm, events, tours, 58 Cleveland Hill Rd., Tamworth, 603-323-7591, www.remickmuseum.org.
Roller Skating Night, 5 p.m., Mondays, bring your own skates, for age 18 and up, Ossipee Town Hall, 55 Main St., Ossipee, info/updates: 603-539-1307, www.ossipee.org.
Second Saturday Contradance, Tamworth Outing Club, 7:30 – 10 p.m., Tamworth Town House, 27 Cleveland Hill Rd., Tamworth, admission charged, info.: Amy Berrier 603-651-5800 or Teresa Fournier at 978-609-2181.
Song and Jam Circle, 6:30 – 8 p.m., community created jams and song circle, 3rd Monday of each month, Runnells Hall, 25 Deer Hill Rd., Tamworth, free, bring your favorite instruments, Arts Council of Tamworth, 603-584-2712, www.artstamworth.org
Tamworth Farmer’s Market, Saturdays, 9 a.m. - noon, 30 Tamworth Road, Tamworth, info: www.tamworthfarmersmarket.org.
Tamworth History Center, 25 Great Hill Rd., Tamworth, info: www.tamworthhistorycenter.org.
Tamworth Townhouse Hoot – Bruce Berquist & Jim Alt, 1 – 3 p.m., Saturdays, 27 Cleveland Hill Rd., Tamworth, song circle, local musicians welcome to participate, bruceberquist@gmail.com
Thursday Night Book Club, meets fourth Thursday of every month for discussion of books; Mystery Book Club meets second Thursday of the month, White Birch Books, 2568 White Mt. Highway, North Conway, 603-356-3200, www. whitebirchbooks.com.
Tin Mountain Conservation Center, 1245 Bald Hill Rd., Albany, programs, hikes, nature learning center, 603-447-6991, www.tinmountain.org.
Wednesdays, Little Angel Service Dog visit Gibson Center, 10:30 – 11:15, Gibson Center, 14 Grove St., N. Conway, 603-356-3231, www.gibsoncenter.org.
Wolfeboro Farmers Market, Thursdays, noon – 3:30 p.m., The Nick Recreation Park, 10 Trotting Track Rd., Rt. 28, Wolfeboro, email: wolfeborofarmersmarket@gmail.com, www.wolfeborofarmersmarket.com.
Wolfeboro Table Tennis meets every Wed. from 4 - 6 p.m., in basement of All Saints Church, Wolfeboro, all skill levels welcome, $5 admission charge each week, info: 603-520-5651.
Wright Museum of WWII, exhibits and lectures on life on the home front during WWII, 77 Center St., Wolfeboro, 603-569-1212, www.wrightmuseum.org
Ghosts from Mount Washington, Haunted Hikes of New Hampshire
New Hampshire’s tallest peak is not the tallest Mountain in the world, at about 6,288 feet. And the ascent is not particularly technical; you can walk up on the country’s oldest mountain trail. But don’t be fooled: Wind gusts can go up to 231 mph with temps dropping as low as -50°F. With such unpredictable changes in the weather, more than 150 people have died on this mountain since 1849.
On Thursday, August 28, from 6 –7:30 pm, at the Conway Public Library (15 Greenwood Avenue), come and listen to Author Marianne O’Connor as she goes over some of the memo-
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of ambulances and mountain rescue crews.
As a scientist, Belknap was pleased with the exploration. At the time, scientific experiments were in their infancy, and the chance to observe so many natural sites on the trek to the northern region added greatly to Belknap’s knowledge.
Belknap wrote to a friend, “So, my good friend, you see I have arrived at the reputation of a conjuror. I have been asked, since I came home, whether I did not hear terrible noises among the mountains. O, the power of nonsense, superstition, and folly! When will mankind make use of their senses and be wise!”
As time moved on, other hikers took to the mountains to explore. One such man was violinist Ewald Weiss, part of
rials on Mount Washington. Some of the actual memorials have some mysterious activity around them. Each memorial (there are eight) is a sad tale of tremendous loss. Marianne will share some stories related to “The Presence.” Some believe it’s a spiritual energy, maybe related to the many souls who lost their lives on the mountain. Marianne will talk about her trip on the Cog, where she visited some of these moving memorials. The Cog Railway has an exhibit dedicated to Lizzie Bourne, the young woman from Maine who perished on the summit in 1855.
After the talk, there will be a short
the orchestra at the Summit House. On a nice August day in 1890, Weiss set out to hike Mount Adams. It is thought that a sudden storm confused him and he lost his way. When he did not return, searchers scoured the area but could not locate him. Only his watch was found, but never his remains.
Although many who came after him ran into trouble when hiking the mountains, unless they were well prepared for the weather and terrain, Belknap’s trip dispelled myths and legends about spirits and lost civilizations lurking in the White Mountains. Some thought the mountains were white because gems hung from the sides of the cliffs. As Belknap discovered, and later reported to a disappointed public, it was nothing more than ice and the northern New Hampshire snow that made the mountains white.
period of time for a book signing. To get your own copy of her book, the local bookstore, White Birch Books, in North Conway, will have copies available.
More about her book: Haunted Hikes of New Hampshire ~ 2nd Edition. new hikes have been added to the sec ond edition to celebrate ten years of spooky trekking! Explore the haunts of hikers gone by and see for yourself whether these ghost tales are fact or fiction. Haunted Hikes provides sto ried history and fanciful legend within the trails of New Hampshire’s White Mountains and beyond. Hikes are rated
Granite State Street Rodders Club and New Hampshire Farm Museum
The New Hampshire Farm Museum in Milton is excited to host the Granite State Rodders one more time this season: Saturday, September 13, from 3-7 pm. Founded in the mid1970s, the Granite State Street Rodders is a vibrant community of automotive enthusiasts dedicated to the appreciation and restoration of classic cars. Visitors are invited to enjoy music, food, raffles, and check out the cars and trucks from every generation. This
event is free and open to all. Refreshments will be available for purchase.
To enter a vehicle into the show, expect a $5 Entry Fee for Show Cars and Trucks. Show times are from 4 – 7 pm; with dash plaques given to the first 50 cars through the gate and trophies awarded to the top 3 vehicles at each show.
For more information, visit www. nhfarmmuseum.org.
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