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Visit the Peterborough “Pop-Up” Museum! Photos will be on display around town through October 2018! I love old photos! I especially love it when you can see the old photo compared to the current reality… pictures of friends or family when they were young, old scenic postcards compared to the new view, and especially photos of the downtowns and buildings …
Recently a friend of ours gave us a small book, simply titled “Monadnock Region in Southern New Hampshire” published by the Monadnock Region Association. Although I can’t find any date for the publication of the book itself, the map in the back is dated 1938. The first pages read: “Inviting you to visit and to live in the Monandnock Region …
The Historical Society in Peterborough, known as the Monadnock Center for History and Culture, hosts some great programs and events. Last night, we went to an informal, but highly informative talk titled “The Nubanusit: Spoonwood to Peterborough” given by John “Chick” Colony. The Nubanusit behind the B&B From our perspective, the Nubanusit is an integral part of our lives, running …
After months, even years of planning, the week-long celebration to commemorate Peterborough’s 275th Anniversary began under less-than-ideal weather conditions. And well, yes… it did rain on our parade… but it didn’t seem to dampen spirits! The parade stepped off Saturday, October 11 at 10:00 AM, led by the 6th New Hampshire Regiment (portraying soldiers and civilians from the Civil War), …
We recently had some guests visit from Peterborough, England and they brought us a special gift… a book, “Peterborough Through Time, A Second Selection” about their Peterborough. The book, written by June and Vernon Bull and first published in 2011, gives some of the history of the town, primarily through photos, illustrations, and postcards from the past and present, with …
Another unique place on our “Antiques and More – East and South of Peterborough, NH” Google Map is Frye’s Measure Mill in Wilton. It is located a little off the beaten path at 12 Frye Mill Road (which is at the intersection of Davisville Road and the Burton Highway), but there are signs from Route 101 to help keep you …
An early morning view of Harrisville Pond. A bit of background first… During our first summer in New Hampshire, after we had started working on the renovations for the B&B, Rob decided to “go exploring” on his way to Keene. In this case, the scenic route took him through Harrisville. He was so impressed that the next morning, as I …
We feel pretty lucky to have such a great Historical Society here in Peterborough! Not only do they provide assistance with local research, but they host wonderful exhibits and events! Coinciding in part with “Peak into Peterborough” this past weekend, the Peterborough Historical Society held a free Local Harvest open house event featuring exhibits, activities, hearth cooking demonstrations, and a …
