Overview
The Newport Historical Society newsletter outlines recent accomplishments and ongoing projects to preserve and localize Newport’s history, including installation of PastPerfect museum software, fundraising for the Pier Bridge restoration, and museum volunteer recruitment. It highlights new publications, gift shop offerings, and award recognition that support outreach and fundraising efforts.
The document details exhibits at local banks, plans for a dynamic website with searchable genealogical resources, upcoming bridge repairs and fire suppression work, and community events like “Reliving New Hampshire’s Past.” Contact information, membership form, and historical notables (including Edmund Burke) are provided for engagement and donations.
You can read the online version of the newsletter here.
This quarterly newsletter is generally published in January, April, July and October.
Main Points
- PastPerfect Museum Software: The Newport Historical Society has implemented PastPerfect software to document, inventory, and organize its collection, enabling keyword searches and complete access to Newport history records.
- Volunteer Opportunities: The Society seeks volunteers for data entry and computer work related to the collection database, offering training and the chance to handle original historical documents.
- Collection Contents: The majority of the Society’s collection consists of paper materials such as pictures, letters, newspapers, town documents, business ads, and school data, with 90% already roughly sorted.
- New Publication: “Mansions and Prominent Landmarks of Newport, New Hampshire” is a new book detailing key local sites and historical facts, available for purchase at several local businesses.
- Museum Gift Shop: The Society offers Newport-themed items for fundraising, including handpainted ornaments, bridge memorabilia, books, and other collectibles, available at local banks and by mail order.
- Pier Bridge Fundraising: Efforts are underway to raise $100,000 as part of a grant for the preservation of the historic Pier Bridge, with donations accepted by check or credit card.
- Website Development: A new dynamic website is being developed to provide Society information, promote events, offer an online gift shop, and eventually provide searchable genealogical records.
- Edmund Burke: Edmund Burke, a significant Newport figure, served as a US Congressman, Commissioner of Patents, and local lawyer, and was influential in both local and national politics during the 19th century.
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