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Amherst New Hampshire Heritage Days celebrates 250th Anniversary

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Real Estate Agent with BHG The Masiello Group

        Amherst New Hampshire celebrates its 250th anniversary (1760 - 2010) with Heritage Days on  

SatAmherst New Hampshireurday 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.  Amherst, NH Moulton's Market

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.

Discover the New Hampshire Advantage.  New Hampshire was chosen as the Most Livable State in America! The Safest State in America, 2010. and the Fifth Healthiest State in America!  

 

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Disclaimer: Information herein may come from various sources, some of which may not be reliable and may change without any notice. Joan Whitebook does not guarantee or is any way responsible for the accuracy of the information in this blog and information provided is without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. Information on this blog represents the opinions and ideas of the author; comments by others may not express the views of the author. Copyright © Text and photos - 2008-2010 By Joan Whitebook, " Amherst New Hampshire Heritage Days celebrates 250th Anniversary"

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Comments (11)

Ray Saenz
Exit Realty Laredo - Laredo, TX
Homes for Sale in Laredo, TX - Texas, Realtor

joan

im answering from mytouch phone, as soon as i can read better the screen, I will comment.

Sep 21, 2010 04:20 PM
Kat DeLong
Realty ONE Group Mountain Desert - Prescott, AZ
REALTOR

Joan: This sounds exciting. And if I were there and I only had one of the events to go to, it would be, for sure, Mark Twain Walkabout!!!! Have fun!!!

Sep 21, 2010 04:54 PM
Charles Edwards Bentonville
Coldwell Banker Harris McHaney & Faucette 479-253-3796 - Bentonville, AR
AR REALTOR, Bentonville Real Estate Agent and Broker

Joan. Enjoy your proud New England heritage. I know lots of folks will be out to celebrate.

Sep 21, 2010 10:59 PM
Margaret Woda
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc. - Crofton, MD
Maryland Real Estate & Military Relocation

This sounds like quite an undertaking!  MUCH work on the part of organizers to make it a fun and meaningful event for attendees.  Nice post, Joan!

Sep 22, 2010 12:58 AM
1~Judi Barrett
Integrity Real Estate Services 116 SE AVE N, Idabel, OK 74745 - Idabel, OK
BS Ed, Integrity Real Estate Services -IDABEL OK

I love the sound of "Heritage Days" .  A celebration of the heritage of the town.  This is something that I would enjoy if I were there.

Sep 22, 2010 12:58 AM
Bill Gassett
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Hopkinton, MA
Metrowest Massachusetts Real Estate

Joan it always amazes me how much is going on in your area. Happy Birthday to Amherst!

Sep 22, 2010 01:02 AM
Ed Silva, 203-206-0754
Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 - Waterbury, CT
Central CT Real Estate Broker Serving all equally

Joan, you're the events lady of New Hampshire. With so many places each trying to out do each other, there can never be a dull moment in New Hampshire, or at least not in your area

Sep 22, 2010 01:22 AM
Joan Whitebook
BHG The Masiello Group - Nashua, NH
Consumer Focused Real Estate Services

Ray  ~  You made it here first.  Wish you could visit NH and attend this event.  It is going to be awesome!

Kat ~  I am looking forward to this celebration.  I am not sure what the Mark Twain walk about is about!  :)  I guess we will find out.  Now I am curious!

Judi ~  I ams till learning about the New England Heritage... I know a lot about OK and CA... It is interesting to learn about the history of these small New England towns.

Bill ~  Hoping you can make it up to Amherst NH to visit the 250th celebration!  It looks like it is going to be a great 2 days!

Sep 22, 2010 03:05 AM
Ray Saenz
Exit Realty Laredo - Laredo, TX
Homes for Sale in Laredo, TX - Texas, Realtor

Joan,
I'm back, Yes I was the first at least eh? :) , historic events are always great and as I have written before you share great information when it comes to any festivals and events around in NH, I believe that it's going to be great, keep us updated, take care !

 

Sep 22, 2010 03:18 PM
Renée Donohue~Home Photography
Savvy Home Pix - Allegan, MI
Western Michigan Real Estate Photographer

This soundsd like a great fall festival celebration!!  I would definitely check out the quilting demonstrations if I were there!

Sep 23, 2010 08:56 AM
Joan Whitebook
BHG The Masiello Group - Nashua, NH
Consumer Focused Real Estate Services

Ray ~  You were the FIRST... and You get a special New Hampshire gold star!  Thanks for stopping back over.  I am looking forward to the celebration of Amherst and learning more about its history.  It is a lovely town.

Renee ~  There is so much going on at this festival; there certainly will be something for everyone.  The quilting should be very interesting... it is becoming a lost art.

Sep 23, 2010 02:35 PM