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June 4 – Redcoats & Rebels

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The Pittsfield Historical Society
4 Oak Street
Thursday, June 4 at 6:30

Redcoats & Rebels:
New Hampshire and the American Revolution
Presenter: Mary Adams

New Hampshire often gets overlooked in the narrative of the American Revolution, overshadowed by its noisy neighbor to the south. Nowadays, few people know about Paul Revere’s first ride, which was to Portsmouth in December 1774 to warn the patriots that the British were coming to reinforce Fort William and Mary, five months before the Redcoats marched on Concord and Lexington. Nor do they know that two-thirds of the troops at the Battle of Bunker Hill were from New Hampshire. Most people are also unaware that New Hampshire’s Provincial Congress adopted the first state constitution in January 1776, making no mention of royal authority and essentially declaring independence from Great Britain six months before anyone else. And this is just the beginning of New Hampshire’s revolutionary story. This program is presented as part of the New Hampshire Historical Society’s celebration of America’s 250th.

Wednesday October 11 – History of 4-H Club

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History of the Victory Workers
4-H Club!

Have you ever wondered what our local 4-H club is all about? Perhaps what happens there, what skills are taught, or how it came to be?   If so, the Pittsfield Historical Society’s October program is for you! Please join us on Wednesday, Oct. 11, as the Victory Workers 4-H Club tells the story about its long-standing history of the 80-year-old club.  Ruth Kimball, mother to Pittsfield natives, Corine Miller and Carolyn Davis, founded the Victory Workers. Thanks to them, we have access to so many treasured memories. We will hear from them, from our current youth club members, and other guests to tell you the story.

Wednesday, October 11
7 pm
Pittsfield Historical Society
4 Oak Street

The program is sponsored by the Pittsfield Historical Society and is free and open to the public. See you there.