NEWS
AND NOTES 2008
HISTORICAL
ASSOCIATION
RAFFLE DRAWINGS
BEGIN
Harvey Harkness drew the
first ticket of 31 drawings to be held during
the month of December. Members of the Historical
Association sold calendar raffle tickets
through September and October for cash prizes
of $50, $100 and $250, with a maximum of
500 tickets having been sold. Winners will
be notified through the information from
their ticket stub, and winning numbers are
listed on the web site. Those who purchased
tickets are also eligible for a free one
year's membership in the Epsom Historical
Association by simply mailing in a membership
form with their ticket number. [Winning
Raffle Ticket Numbers]
MEMBERS RECOGNIZED
FOR ASSOCIATION
SERVICE
The Epsom Historical Association
recoginized several members for service.
They included (as pictured above) Elsie
Fife, for ten years as secretary; Philip
S.Yeaton as Vice President; Charles Yeaton
as Program Chariman; Carleton Rand for outstanding
participation and past president; and Harvey
Harkness for serving as president the last
five years. All fiive, plus Ed Nutter, have
agreed to serve on the newly formed Advisory
Board to continue to guide the Historical
Association. Thanks to all of them for the
past and future contributions.
NOVEMBER
MEETING HELD
Speaker -
Bruce Graham on early Shoe making
NOVEMBER
16 - “The Lost Art of Making Shoes”
Bruce Graham is a local craftsman who has
revived the once common art of making shoes
the time honored way of one at a time. Bruce
demonstrated the process step by step including
materials, tools, shaping, styles and many
other aspects of the trade. Bruce’s presentation
was interesting and entertaining and included
a powerpoint presentation about shoemaking
in Epsom. Penny Graham assisted in the presentation.
Election of officers and a business meeting
preceded the meeting which was held at the
old Epsom Town Hall. The forty people in
attendance enjoyed refreshments following
the program. [Additional
Photos]
CALENDAR
RAFFLE
FUNDRAISER
BEGINS
The
Epsom Historical Association has kicked
off its first major fundraiser. 500 tickets
will be offered for a donation of $10.00
each during October and November for a daily
drawing for cash during the month of December.
A cash drawing will be held for each day
of December from the 500 sold tickets, and
each ticket will be eligible for every drawing.
The amount drawn each day will range from
a minimum of $50 dollars to a maximum of
$250 for Christmas Day and New Years Eve.
To help, please call Penny
Graham at 603-736-9044
“General
John Stark - An American Hero”
Richard Wright presented an entertaining
impersonation of 
General
John Stark, a genuine hero of theAmerican
Revolution. Mr. Wright is a member of the
New Hampshire Society of the Sons of the
American Revolution who has received accolades
for his presentation of the character and
personality of the legendary John Stark.
Complete in uniform, Mr. Wright presented
a portait of the General from his early
home in Derry to his service in the Revolutionary
War. In addition, the General's character
was much discussed with additional information
on his family and contributions to the State,
including the motto "Live Free or Die".
A business meeting was held prior to the
program with information about the Epsom
Historical Center and the upcoming fundraiser.
Mr. John Atwood spoke for a moment about
the old McClary House. The speaker was introduced
by Carleton Rand. Refresments followed.
[additional
photos]
“East
Street Revisited” & Ice Cream Social
On Sunday July 13th the Epsom
Historical Association held its annual Ice
Cream Social at the McClary Cemetery on
Center Hill. With the bridge still under
construction, members had to drive to Deerfield
and take the detour to the event via the
Echo Valley Farm Road. The weather stayed
delightful with a brisk breeze on the hill
top for the program "East Street Revisited".
The program was the story of Epsom’s
first settlers from 1727 to about 1764,
and it remains one of the most popular topics
presented by the Historical Association.
The journey included discussion of the early
history of our town - particular families
and individuals, homes and businesses, local
government and other surprising notes of
interest.
John Atwood was introduced,
and he spoke on his plans for the old McClary
House, of which he recently took possession.
His remarks were greeted with several rounds
of applause. [View Photos
and Text]
MAY
PROGRAM
NATIVE
PEOPLE OF NEW ENGLAND
The
Epsom Historical Association presented a
second program on the Indians of New England
by Tim Patterson. The program was Sunday,
May 18th at the Old Town Hall. Tim presented
a program on the subject last year, and
the topic was so well presented, he was
been invited back.
“Native People of New
England,” the history and culture of
the native people of New England was discussed
by Tim , as he shared his personal story
of being raised in a Canadian Algonquin
family. Tim and his family are residents
of Epsom and are well known and respected
in our community. Various samples of Indian
clothing was part of the program. Once again
Mr. Patterson presented a very informative
program, he undoubtly is well versed and
passionate about the subject, and this he
easily translates to his audience. [click
for more photos]
The event began at 2:00 pm
along with a short business meeting and
refreshments.
Epsom
Historical Association Accepts
Invitation
to attend Chichester meeting
The Epsom Historical Association has accepted
to join in a joint program with the Chichester
Historical Society as its first program
of the year. The program will be presented
at the Chicheter Grange/Town Office Building
at 54 Main Street in Chichester on Thursday
evening, March 13. The hour long meeting
will begin at 7:00 pm and will feature presenters
Gordon and Marion Jones, owners and operators
of a Chichester Dairy farm, who will discuss
the history of their family farm, its current
operations, and what has been done to make
the farm a successful enterprise.
MARCH
IS DUES MONTH
Family membership dues of
$15.00 and Single membership dues of $10.00
are renewable this month. Checks can be
made out to the Epsom Historical Association
and mailed to our mailing address:
Epsom Historical Association
c/o Penny Graham, Treasurer
P.O. Box 814
Epsom, NH 03234
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