John Smith: September 2010

Wednesday, September 29, 2010

October 2010 History Events

Haunted Happenings - A month long celebration of Halloween in Salem, Massachusetts. See the website http://www.hauntedhappenings.org/ for a schedule of events. For those interested in history and genealogy there is a play about Bridget Bishop, the accused witch, playing daily all month long, as well as historic house tours, Pioneer Village is open, and “The Legacy of the Hanging Judge” presented in the rooms of Nathaniel Hawthorne’s birthplace (his ancestor was Judge John Hathorne of the witch trials). There are many other fun, silly, scary and interesting activities all month long in Salem for all ages.

Concord, NH Literary Festival, October 21-23 http://familyfriendlylife.wordpress.com/ Lots of free events in our capitol city, for kids, adults and everyone in between.

Apple Picking and Farmer’s Markets - Londonderry is blessed with FOUR orchards! Open through Thanksgiving, and some until after Christmas

1.) Merrill Farm, Old Mammoth Road, - apples, peaches, plums, pears, fresh eggs, veggies

2.) Mack’s Apples, Mammoth Road- http://www.macksapples.com/ U-Pick apples, pears, pumpkins, veggies, farm store with maple products, honey, pies and other goodies

3.) Sunnycrest Farm – 59 High Range Rd, http://www.sunnycrestfarmnh.com/ U-Pick apples, pumpkins, berries, veggies, local milk and eggs, and homebaked goods, petting farm

4.) Elwood Orchards- 54 Elwood Rd, corn maze, U-Pick apples, peaches, veggies, hayrides

October 4- New Hampshire Cemeteries and Gravestones, Hampstead Public Library, 7PM Learn about history, art, epidemics and religion as you examine rubbings, photographs and slides of New Hampshire gravestones. Presented by the New Hampshire Humanities Council. Free

October 7- Witches, Pop Culture and the Past, Nashua Public Library, 7PM. Learn where history, tourism and performance collide when Salem tells it’s witch stories. Presented by the New Hampshire Humanities Council. Free

October 9- Lafayette and the Farewell Tour: An American Idol, Derry Public Library, 11:30 AM Presented by Londonderry’s own Alan Hoffman. Presented by the New Hampshire Humanities Council. Sponsored by the Molly Reid DAR. Free

October 12- A Woman That Keeps Good Orders: Women, Tavern Keeping, and Public Approval, Salem Museum, 310 Main St., Salem, NH, 7:30 PM. Presented by the New Hampshire Humanities Council. Free

October 16- Family History Day- Boston, Massachusetts Seaport Hotel, All Day, $38, see the website http://www.familyhistoryday.com/ for details on the schedule of classes and registration information.

October 18- Brewing in New Hampshire: An Informal History of Beer in the Granite State, Griffin Free Public Library, Auburn, 7PM. Presented by the New Hampshire Humanities Council. Free

October 12 – November 16, every Tuesday, Introduction to New England Furniture, Collections and Conservation Center, Haverhill, Mass. 6:30 – 8PM, $75 Historic New England Members, $120 non members (includes Historic New England membership) Examine furniture from the seventeenth to the early twentieth century. Learn about regional variations in style, shops, craftsmanship, from conservator John Childs. Register by calling 617-994-5959 or visit HistoricNewEngland.org

October 20- Crosscut: A Spoken Documentary, Derry Public Library, 7PM, New and vintage photo tell the story of logging in the mills, and the Androscoggin Valley from the boom years until 2007, marking the end of an era. Presented by the New Hampshire Humanities Council. Free

October 20, Crime and Punishment on the Isles of Shoals: The Ballad of Louis Wagner, Nesmith Library, Windham, 7:30 PM. Wagner was convicted and executed in 1873 for murdering two sisters on Smuttynose Island. How fair were the trial, media, and popular sentiment of the times? Presented by the New Hampshire Humanities Council. Free

October 23- Your Great Ancestral Connection, Family History Day, Concord, New Hampshire, LDS Church, 90 Clinton St., 8AM – 2PM. Free to the public. See the website for a schedule of classes and registration information. http://concordfhday.crossett.net/Your_Great_Ancestral_Connection/Welcome.html

Friday, September 17, 2010

Namastey London

Just thought I will drop in

And say hello!

I am enjoying a lovely bright morning in London

And reading all the recommendations you have sent me

While the husband kickstarts the vacation by going for his third round of beauty sleep!

Leaving you with some beautiful images by Tobias Harvey

Hmm...am I missing India already? ;-)

You have a lovely weekend

And thanks for your suggestions and the many emails you have sent me

Have I told you lately,

That you are awesome!

Tuesday, September 14, 2010

Family History Day! Concord, New Hampshire, 23 October 2010

This year's Family History Day in Concord is "Your Great Ancestral Connection". It will be located at the LDS Church, 90 Clinton Street, right around the corner from the New Hampshire State Archives, on 23 October 2010, from 9 AM to 2 PM, with registration starting at 8 AM. There are over sixteen classes listed on the website already. Please see the website for class descriptions, presenters, class schedule and a link to a running blog on this event. Registration and refreshments are FREE!

http://concordfhday.crossett.net/Your_Great_Ancestral_Connection/Welcome.html

Monday, September 13, 2010

Tell me, tell me quick!

I am off to our much awaited vacation this week...

...And I need your help!

I would love to get any tips from you on

What to do and what to visit,

Little known places,

Your personal favorites,
Quirky shops and flea markets to haunt,

'Don't-dare-miss-this' experiences,

Amsterdam, Brussels, Bruges, Paris and London

And,

What would you say..

If I have a day to spare

Should I (as in we) do

Antwerp or Luxembourg?

Please drop in a comment or send me an email

With your recommendations

And I'll send you all my love

Everyday in a letter

Sealed with a kiss

[Umm, well not exactly everyday, and that kiss just might be a bit too much

... but you get the idea, right?]

Signing off

In eager anticipation

Of the tips you will send me!

Will see ya on and off during the next few weeks

Take care you!

[Image Sources (clockwork): Judith, Rita, Risa, Elgarbo, Ktwigs]

Thursday, September 9, 2010

And we have a winner!

Remember the giveaway from the fab store Pergolina? Bianca and I had asked you to describe your best 'Indian summer' on Pergolina's blog....and what beautiful stories you shared with us! I felt myself being transported to the vivid summers you had described. Thank you for participating and sharing ~ Arline, GC, Elly Vortex, Eve's Lungs, KK, Sudha, Megha, Gagan, Sreelu, Me, Sharon, Ineke, Kriti, Paul, Megaspice, Bhuvana and Chryselle! You girls rock!