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Blog: Canterbury Shaker Village

by GSA Roberta Wells, The Hotel Concord Class of 2019 The lovely cool, crisp fall air on a summer Sunday gave my husband and I the incentive to take a drive and we ended up at the Canterbury Shaker Village. We arrived in between the two tour times of 11

Blog: Trying Something New at the Mt. Sunapee Craft Fair

By GSA Marty Wagner, Comfort Inn Class of 2011 I’ve always loved going to the Mt. Sunapee Craft Fair, but the trip there this year took on some added interest. I volunteered at the Lake Sunapee Region Chamber of Commerce booth right in the middle of all the fun and

Blog: Canterbury Shaker Village

by GSA Marty Wagner No matter how many times I visit the Canterbury Shaker Village, I am always in awe of its beautiful old buildings and grounds, as well as the sense of peacefulness there. The Village is a National Historic Landmark of 25 original Shaker buildings, 4 reconstructed Shaker

NH Hidden Treasures

by GSA Sarah Brown What else to do during mud season but explore some of New Hampshire’s hidden treasures? We headed north this time to visit the Museum of the White Mountains. I was surprised to discover that the museum is part of the university rather than a separate non-profit.

Exploring the NH Museum Trail

by GSA Sarah Brown The New Hampshire Historical Society is an architectural as well as historical gem located on Park Street in Concord. Sandwiched between the NH State Library and the Concord City Library, the Society building houses both exhibition spaces and a research library. The main draw is the permanent

Social Committee GSAs Up North Trip

Again a beautiful blue sky and sunny day drive ‘up North’ brought about 18 GSAs to Plymouth, N. Woodstock, and Lincoln areas. Our GSAs’ comments in quotations give you some insight into how great a trip it was. At the Museum of the White Mountains on the campus of Plymouth State University,

The Local, Laconia 

by Roberta Wells, Hotel Concord Class of 2019 My husband and I went to “The Local” in Laconia tonight.  It is actually one of our favorite restaurants. Located in the former Train Station in the Center of Laconia, it is a Farm to Table experience in the Lakes Region.  The

Heritage Museum Trail – Wright Museum in Wolfeboro 

by Kathryn Segreti, League of NH Craftsmen Class of 2012 We visited the WWII Wright Museum in Wolfeboro yesterday. So much more than the war. An excellent history lesson about the war and a great time capsule about American life between 1939-1945. Sang along with the music and enjoyed reviewing

Heritage Museum Trail – Castle in the Clouds 

by Roberta Wells, Hotel Concord Class of 2019 Today I went with my husband and some friends to Castle In The Clouds.  In the northern end of the Lakes Region sitting at 1300 foot elevation on the Ossipee Mountain Caldera in Moultonborough, NH, you will find the Arts & Crafts

Heritage Museum Trail – NH Historical Society Museum

by Norma A, Winter Class of 2001 My daughter, a middle school teacher, and I visited the NH Historical Society Museum in Concord on June 26th.  This was her 1st time inside the building and was quite amazed at the architecture’s condition and beauty. A volunteer for the society welcomed

Keene Walldogs Tour

Join us in Keene NH on August 6th for a Magical History Tour of the murals painted one weekend in June by The Walldogs, a world renowned group of 200 painters. The 16 vintage style murals depict important historic events of Keene and were voted on by the people of the

Blog: Our Day on the NH Heritage Museum Trail in Wolfboro

by GSA Pam Magrath, Radisson Hotel Manchester Class of 2006 with GSA Ginny Leighton, St. Mary’s Bank – America’s Credit Union Museum Class of 2008 and GSA Rose Shajenko, St. Mary’s Bank – America’s Credit Union Museum Class of 2008 The day began cool and drizzly; we decided to visit

Exploring NH Historical, Currier Museum & Canterbury Shaker Village

Exploring NH Passport: NH Heritage with GSA Jane Anderson! On a sunny Thursday in June Mary O’Brien and I took off for a day of fun and learning. Our goal: Several of the museums in our GSA NH Heritage Museum Trail passport. We stopped at the State Historical Society in

Exploring the Winnipesaukee Museum

Exploring NH Passport: NH Heritage Trail with GSA Roberta Wells! Winnipesaukee Museum The Winnipesaukee Museum and Historical Society is a Diamond in the Rough.  It’s new director is working hard to catalog, organize, and preserve the treasures they have collected.  Perhaps the most notable items in the museum are the

Exploring the Woodman Museum

Exploring NH Passport: NH Heritage Trail with GSA Roberta Wells! Woodman Museum Just outside the center of Dover you will find the Woodman Museum.  Consisting of the original home of Annie Woodman and adjacent properties it houses an eclectic Collection of Historic Memorabilia that is worth the visit.  From Colonial

Hampton Beach Senior Day

On June 19th , over 200 seniors gathered on Hampton Beach for senior fun afternoon organized by the Hampton Area Chamber of Commerce. The seniors were welcomed by New Hampshire Granite State Ambassadors with tote bags that were donated by the Boardwalk Cafe & Inn, each filled with goodies provided by

Tour: Cozy Tea Cart & hike through Andres Sculpture Garden

Sign-ups open Wed, May 22, 8am We have been invited to have tea at the Cozy Tea Cart in Brookline followed by a hike through Andres Sculpture Garden on SUNDAY, JUNE 2 beginning at 10am. We will arrive at the Cozy Tea Cart at 10am for tea and a snack.

Blog: Lunch around a Hibachi Grill!

by GSA Sue Geyer, Currier Museum of Art Class of 2010 It was another wonderful lunch with a great group of GSAs at the Ichiban Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Bar in Concord NH. With the size of our group, we were able to fit around the large horseshoe shaped table,

Blog: Tales from the Sterile Side

By Moe Demers, Comfort Inn Airport Class of 2011 We often hear the complaint by some travelers that they feel they can get cheaper fares flying out of Boston Logan rather than out of our beloved MHT.  On Thursday, April 11th I encountered about 80 orange shirted students and their chaperones

Tour: Hanover

The Hanover Area Chamber of Commerce is putting together quite a day for our Granite State Ambassadors. Sign up online if you can join us! Date: Thursday, May 23, 2019 Start time: 10am End time: 4pm Plan to bring $15 in cash for your lunch and $3 for a tip