Overview
The newsletter from the Newport Historical Society outlines upcoming meetings, programs, and new afternoon sharing sessions, inviting members and the public to participate in themed talks and local-history events. It highlights recent recognition from the Association of Historical Societies of New Hampshire for research and public programming, and celebrates local projects and volunteer engagement.
The issue reports museum activity and acquisitions, fundraising and gift-shop offerings (postcards, photo pillows, new books), membership goals and donor acknowledgments, and details on volunteer opportunities, artifact donations, and practical needs like storage carts and expanded displays.
You can read the online version of the newsletter here.
This quarterly newsletter is generally published in January, April, July and October.
Main Points
- Newport Historical Society Activities: Holds regular business meetings, public programs, and afternoon sharing sessions to engage members and the local community in Newport history.
- Awards and Recognition: Received two state-level awards for research/documentation and public programming, specifically for the book “Billy B. Van: Newport’s Sunshine Peddler” and its related events.
- Dr. Hervey D. Thatcher’s Legacy: Newport native Dr. Hervey D. Thatcher is credited with inventing the “Thatcher Milk Protector” bottle, significantly improving milk sanitation and earning recognition as a key figure in dairy industry innovation.
- Museum Operations: The Newport Historical Society Museum is open Sundays, offers rotating displays of local art and artifacts, and relies on volunteers and artifact donations to maintain dynamic exhibits.
- Artifact Storage Improvements: Purchased 17 wire-frame rolling carts, funded by local donors, to better organize and preserve artifacts in the museum’s annex storage.
- Membership and Community Involvement: Actively recruits members and local businesses, aiming to document Newport’s business history and reach/exceed past membership highs.
- Gift Shop and Fundraising: Sells locally themed books, postcards, note cards, ornaments, and handmade photo pillows to support society operations and promote Newport’s heritage.
- Recent Publications: Released two books for sale: “A New England Inheritance” (Forehand and Andrews family history) and “Written In Stone” (comprehensive study of Newport’s Pine Street West cemetery).
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