Amherst New Hampshire celebrates its 250th anniversary (1760 - 2010) with Heritage Days on
Saturday and Sunday, September 24-26.
The 250th Anniversary is going to be a great event to celebrate the rich history and historic beauty of Amherst, New Hampshire.
You can take a guided tour throughout the Amherst Historic District and on Sunday, visit 3 historic mansions.
Most of the events take place on the Village Green, but some events are at other venues.
Saturday - Sept. 25
9 AM - 3 PM Historic Society Wigwam and Chapel Museums Open
9 AM Breakfast Treats on the Green
9:30 AM - 2:30 PM Farm Animals on the Green
10 AM Special Gift Presentation to the Town of Amherst
10 AM - 12 Noon Mark Twain Walkabout
10 AM - 1 PM Blue Hill Brass
10 AM - 2:30 PM Horse & Wagon Rides - Begin at the Brick School
10:30 AM - 3:30 PM Early Farming Demonstrations ~ Rhys Simms, Old Sturbridge Village
11 AM - Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, Drinks
12:30 PM - 1:15 PM Magic Show - David Hall
1:45 PM - 3:45 PM The Amazing Suspenders Jugglers
4 PM - 5 PM Amherst Town Band Concert - Town Green
5 PM - 7 PM Lion's Club Ham & Bean supper - Congregational Church
Sunday - Sept. 26
9:30 AM - 4 PM Tour of 3 Historic Mansions - Tickets from the Historic Society mansiontours@hsanh.org
1 PM - 3 PM Burying Ground Tour - Tours leaves fr Cemetery Entrance every 15 min
All Day Walking Tour of Amherst - Book available from the Historic Society on the Green on Saturday, or at Moulton's for self-guided tours of the Village.
Saturday, 9 AM - 4 PM Historic Games for Children: Bind man's Bluff, Hoop Roll, Marbles, Squat Tag, Hopscotch - Face Painting - Krickey the Clown - How to Write with Pen & Quill -Baseball Pitch & Popcorn -Toy display & History of Toys. - The Pillory with an Historic Constable. - Day in the Life of a Firefighter/Police/EMT
Encampment on the Green: Fifth NH Regiment Reproduction Revolutionary War Rifles & Enlistment Sign-up Papers with Instructions
Conservation Commission Map
Slideshow ~ Historic Pictures of Amherst
History of Past Amherst Citizens of the Year and Selectmen & Interviews ~ Long-time Amherst Residents
Memories of Heaton Pond
Shaker Boxes, Spinners, Rug Hooking, & Quilting Demonstration
*schedule subject to change
For additioinal information about Amherst, you can visit the official Amherst town website - and the Town of Amherst profile. School Information is available at the Souhegan SAU 39 website.
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