Programs & Events Calendar
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All in-person programs will be held at the New Hampshire Historical Society, 30 Park Street, Concord, unless otherwise noted.
Member Excursion: Museum of the American Revolution and Winterthur Museum and Garden
Sunday, June 1, to Wednesday, June 4, 2025
This special, members-only trip visits two prestigious institutions to see rare New Hampshire items that will be on display. At the Museum of the American Revolution in Philadelphia, the Society’s two Revolutionary War flags—the only stand, or set, of flags in existence from this period—will be featured in “Banners of Liberty: An Exhibition of Original Revolutionary War Flags.” Winterthur Museum and Garden in Delaware highlights several New Hampshire displays. Both institutions will provide exclusive private tours for our group, and Philip Zea, retired president and CEO of Historic Deerfield and a former Society trustee, will join us. The cost for this trip is $750 per person, but please note that this fee does not include the costs of travel to and from Philadelphia or hotel accommodations. Registration for this trip is closed.
New Hampshire and the American Revolution: A Hands-On Workshop for Educators
Monday, August 11 to Tuesday, August 12, 2025, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
New Hampshire, one of the original thirteen colonies, has a robust revolutionary history with a lot of “firsts” that often get overlooked. Find out about Granite Staters who fought on the battlefield, championed American independence, and organized the home front in every New Hampshire town and village. This two-day workshop explores the history and provides ready-made lesson plans, projects, and activities from the “Moose on the Loose” that will help your students in grades 3-8 understand the Revolution and its role in America’s unfolding story. For more information about this workshop, visit the Moose website or register through Humanitix.com.
The Industrial Revolution in the Granite State: A Hands-On Workshop for Educators
Wednesday, August 13 to Thursday, August 14, 2025, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
New Hampshire was once one of the industrial powerhouses in the United States, and even, at times, in the world. Explore how the people of New Hampshire harnessed the state’s natural resources and built factories all over the Granite State to produce just about every product imaginable. From the mighty Amoskeag Manufacturing Company to the little brick buildings that sprang up in most New Hampshire communities, the state embraced the Industrial Revolution, and in the process transformed almost every aspect of society. This two-day workshop covers the evolution of industrialization, the expansion of immigration, and the rise of urbanization that created the New Hampshire we know today. By using the “Moose on the Loose,” educators will learn the history and get hands-on experience with the lesson plans, projects, and activities developed for students in grades 3-8. For more information about this workshop, visit the Moose website or register through Humanitix.com.
Granite State Fun Facts and Symbols: New Hampshire-Based Projects
Friday, August 15, 2025, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
New Hampshire may be a small state, but a lot has happened here! Find out about the famous people who lived here, the inventions that were created here, and the New Hampshire “firsts” that led the nation, along with exploring the state symbols, classic places to visit in the Granite State, and fun facts about our small, but impactful, state. This one-day workshop uses the "Moose on the Loose" to help kids learn more about the state we all love. Then, participants will develop a number of summative projects based on this information that they can use and adapt for students in grades K-8 to teach social studies and promote literacy. For more information about this workshop, visit the Moose website or register through Humanitix.com.