Coming of Railroads
Presented by John Lyons of Newbury Historical. at the Newbury Library
Presented by John Lyons of Newbury Historical. at the Newbury Library
While many are familiar with the state motto “live free or die,” few might know about the man, General John Stark, who uttered these words. In this presentation, George Morrison reveals the man – a ransomed captive, Ranger officer, road-builder, lumberman, husband and father, repeatedly called-on to serve but often clashing with authority -- whose phrase has become synonymous with [...]
Join the Newbury Historical Society and John Greenwood as he covers the late 1800s and early 1900s activities at Blodgetts Landing - the steamboats, the Casino and the Spiritualist Church events. Also learn about the water activities including regattas and early skiing through the mid 1900s. Free and open to all!
Learn about the soldiers from Newbury who fought during the Revolutionary War, as researched and presented by Sandy Warde of the Newbury Historical Society. Presented by Newbury Center Meeting House, Newbury Historical Society and Newbury Public Library. Call (603)763-5803 for more information