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march March 3
Moved and Seconded: Town Meeting in New Hampshire Drawing on research from her book Moved and Seconded: Town Meeting in New Hampshire, the Present, the Past, and the Future, New Hampshire Home essayist Rebecca Rule regales audiences with stories of the rituals, traditions and history of town meeting, including the perennial characters, the literature, the humor and the wisdom of this uniquely New England institution. 6 p.m. Conway Public Library • 15 Greenwood Avenue in Conway • nhhumanities.org/events/moved-andseconded-town-meeting-new-hampshire-26 March 6
The Grand Resort Hotels of the White Mountains—Architecture, History and the Preservation Record Architectural historian Bryant Tolles Jr. shares the history and architecture of the grand resort hotel phenomenon and hospitality tourism in the White Mountains from the pre-Civil War era to the present. The primary focus is on the surviving grand resort hotels: The Mount Washington Resort, the Mountain View Grand, the Balsams, the Eagle Mountain House, and Wentworth Hall and Cottages. Extensive illustrations document these buildings and others no longer in existence. 6 p.m. Walpole Town Hall • 34 Elm Street in Walpole nhhumanities.org/events/grand-resort-hotelswhite-mountains-architecture-history-andpreservation-record-16 March 7
History of Camellias in Boston Many large estates in the Boston area featured large glass greenhouses and significant collections of camellia trees. Discover the rich history of camellia cultivation from the late 1700s through the 1900s at this illustrated lecture by Lyman Estate Greenhouses Manager Lynn Ackerman. Afterward, visit the 1804 greenhouses and enjoy the large camellia collection in bloom. 2 p.m. Lyman Estate Greenhouses • 185 Lyman Street in Waltham, Massachusetts • (617) 994-5913 my.historicnewengland.org/483/2602 March 9
Steel Chef Challenge This annual event features a local chef competition with Food Network celebrity chef Michael Symon. Attendees will watch live as the competition between chefs heats up, and enjoy a fabulous dinner created by Chef Symon and his staff. The VIP portion of the event will take place before the competition, where VIPs can meet and greet the celebrity chef and get autographs. Proceeds benefit the New Hampshire Food Bank. General admission tickets are $125; VIP tickets are $225. Doubletree by Hilton Manchester • 700 Elm Street in Manchester • nhfoodbank.org/steelchef 92 | New Hampshire Home
Camellia Days Visit a celebrated collection of camellias in the 1804 camellia house at the Lyman Estate Greenhouses. Soak up the atmosphere and colors of the tropics, along with some history. Enjoy the one-hundredyear-old camellias in full bloom at one of the oldest surviving greenhouses in the United States. 9:30 a.m.–4 p.m. See website for March dates. Lyman Estate Greenhouses • 185 Lyman Street in Waltham, Massachusetts • (617) 994-5913 historicnewengland.org/property/ lyman-estate-greenhouses March 9
The History of Agriculture as Told by Barns Barns can tell us a great deal about the history of agriculture in New Hampshire. In the Colonial period, New Hampshire was a rural, agrarian state and small subsistence farms dotted the landscape. An important part of these farmsteads was the barn, which housed animals and stored crops. Early barns used traditional building methods and followed the English barn style, with a low-pitched roof and doors under the eaves. As time went on, the farms expanded to accommodate changes in agriculture. This presentation will follow the progression of barn styles that evolved to handle the increased productivity required to meet the needs of a growing population and respond to changes in society caused by the railroad and the Industrial Revolution. John C. Porter, author of Preserving Old Barns: Preventing the Loss of a Valuable Resource, demonstrates how these majestic barn structures represent Yankee ingenuity, hard work and skilled craftsmanship, as well as provide a link to our past that adds to the state’s scenic beauty. 7 p.m. Stratham Fire Department • 4 Winnicutt Road in Stratham • nhhumanities.org/event-calendar March 20
Fierce Females: Women in Art Women have long been the subject of art, often depicted as nothing more than objects of desire. How do images of women change when women become the creators? This program examines the history of women in art in brief, and then explores the lives, careers and works of several major women artists from the Renaissance to the twentieth century. Artemisia Gentileschi, Mary Cassatt and Frida Kahlo are some of the artists discussed in this program. This is also the monthly meeting of the Monadnock Quilters’ Guild. 6:30 p.m. Divine Mercy Church • 161 Wilton Road in Peterborough • nhhumanities.org/events/ fierce-females-women-art March 21–22
New Hampshire Old House & Barn Expo Presented by the New Hampshire Preservation Alliance, this expo helps old house and barn owners and enthusiasts with appropriate and affordable solutions. New topics include resiliency and sustainability, strategies for first-time homebuyers and down-sizers, and
resources for properties from 1700 to 1970. Create your own show “itinerary” and explore preservation strategies, architecture, craft and history through hourly lectures, visits with high-quality exhibitors, demonstrations, and “Old House and Barn Doctor” sessions. Saturday, 9:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.; Sunday, 9:30 a.m.– 4:30 p.m. Admission is $12 for adults; $7 for seniors and students; children age twelve and younger are admitted free of charge. Doubletree by Hilton Manchester • 700 Elm Street in Manchester • (603) 224-2281 nhpreservation.org March 28
Italianissimo with Mary Ann Esposito Work alongside New Hampshire Home contributor, cookbook author and host of Ciao Italia Mary Ann Esposito to prepare recipes like cappelletti in brodo, roasted squash salad and pesce misto al briocle (mixed fish casserole). After working in the kitchen, sit down to enjoy the fruits of your labor and savor a meal paired with wines selected by Guy Esposito, Mary Ann’s husband and a wine educator with accreditation from the United States Sommelier Association. Admission is $200. 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Boston University’s Programs in Food & Wine 808 Commonwealth Avenue in Boston (617) 353-9852 • foodwine@bu.edu March 28–29
Seacoast Home and Garden Show The Seacoast Home and Garden Show features more than two hundred exhibitors showcasing the latest products and services in areas such as building, remodeling, kitchens, bathrooms, outdoor living, green living and décor. The weekend offers a variety of gardening seminars. The Meet the Chefs Cooking Series features some of the Seacoast’s top chefs with the opportunity to learn new recipes, get great cooking tips and taste their culinary creations. Saturday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Admission is $8; $6 for seniors; $5 for children age six through sixteen; children march/april 2020
