Freedom Historical Society Presents “Redcoats & Rebels: New Hampshire and the American Revolution on Wednesday, April 15
A program made possible by a grant from New Hampshire Humanities.
New Hampshire often gets overlooked in the narrative of the American Revolution. Nowadays, few people know about Paul Revere’s first ride, which was to Portsmouth in December 1774 to warn the patriots that the British were coming to reinforce Fort William and Mary, five months before the Redcoats marched on Concord and Lexington. Nor do they know that two-thirds of the troops at the Battle of Bunker Hill were from New Hampshire. Most people are also unaware that NH’s Provincial Congress adopted the first state constitution in January 1776, making no mention of royal authority and essentially declaring independence from Great Britain six months before anyone else. And this is just the beginning of New Hampshire’s revolutionary story.
Born and raised in New Hampshire, Mary Adams has always loved surrounding herself with history. Her passion for storytelling led her to become a tour guide at various locations including San Francisco, Boston, and Glacier National Park. Her work as an interpreter for the National Park Service further honed her skills. Currently, Mary serves as Operations Manager for The Pursuit of History Weekends and is on the staff of the New Hampshire Historical Society where she has played a pivotal role in presenting the Granite State Stories programs. Mary narrates many of the Society’s video productions and delivers workshops for adult audiences as well as virtual field trips for children. In addition, she trains the Society’s museum educators, ensuring high quality learning experiences for all ages.
The program is free and will be presented in person at the Freedom Town Hall, 16 Elm Street at 7 PM on April 15. For more information or questions about the program, call (603) 491-8347.
Freedom Community Club & Freedom Historical Society New England Baked Bean and Ham Supper
Due to popular demand, the Freedom Historical Society will again be providing a New England Baked Bean and Ham Supper at the April 8 Freedom Community Club meeting at Freedom Town Hall on Elm Street in Freedom at 6 PM. Homemade baked beans, ham, hot dogs, macaroni and cheese, salad, coleslaw, and New England brown bread as well as homemade desserts will be served by FHS volunteers. Members of both clubs as well as the general public are invited to attend by making a reservation no later than Sunday April 5 at communityclubfreedomnh@gmail.com The cost is $10 for FCC members and $14 for non-members. FHS members and the general public are invited to make a reservation and attend alongside FCC members.
Kyle Thomas, FHS Co-President, will have a presentation following the dinner to give attendees a preview of the many exciting activities Freedom Historical Society has planned for the summer. He will also give the audience a sneak peek at this year’s FHS exhibit featuring Summer Camps in Freedom. The exhibition will feature the history of local camps through photographs, artifacts, news articles, maps and research completed by FHS volunteers. The exhibit will also feature hands on “camp” activities for children to enjoy.
Don’t forget to RSVP for the upcoming dinner at communityclubfreedomnh@gmail.com!
Freedom Historical Society Presents “The Spirit of Service”, an Excerpt from “The American Revolution” Documentary on Saturday, March 21
A Community Screening and Discussion
Celebrate the 250th anniversary of our country with the Freedom Public Library, the Freedom Historical Society, and the Effingham Historical Society who are partnering to present a special community screening and discussion of “The Spirit of Service”, a 30-minute excerpt from The American Revolution, the acclaimed documentary by Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein, and David Schmidt. Made possible with support from PBS and WETA, “The Spirit of Service” explores the vital roles played by colonists during the American Revolution, highlighting acts of service beyond military participation.
After the video screening, a facilitated discussion with audience participation will be led by Freedom resident John Mackey, Chair of Social Sciences Division and Master Lecturer, College of General Studies, Boston University. Learn also about New Hampshire’s special connections to the American Revolution.
The program is free and will be held at the Freedom Town Hall, 16 Elm Street starting at 3 PM on Saturday March 21. Light refreshments and community conversation will follow. Throughout the year, the Freedom Historical Society will be celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States with special programs to ensure that New Hampshire’s rich heritage remains a vital part of our history. For more information or questions, call (603) 491-8347.
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