Annual Meeting a Big Success!
More than 50 people filled the second floor gallery of the Long Memorial Building for the Antiquarian Society’s Annual Meeting and Social held on March 29, 2008. During the business portion of the meeting we welcomed the new officers and board members, and thanked out-going Board President Kathy Thesing and Past-President Carol Duston for their many contributions. We also heard updates on upcoming events and volunteer opportunities, and voted to have next year’s annual report available on line, rather than in hard copy.
However, the real draw of the evening was the program: Hopkinton Cogitations, featuring Rose Hanson, Ted Story, and Robert Houston. The program was the second in an occasional series of talks about Hopkinton given (mostly) by those born and raised in town. It was a treat to hear about how things used to be in Hopkinton – from the dairy farms to the pranks they used to pull! Following the program everyone enjoyed the wonderful selection of appetizers, desserts, and wine that were brought by the attendees.
Holiday Program
In a December 2007 program entitled “Banjos, Bones, and Ballads,” New Hampshire folksinger Jeff Warner entertained us with traditional songs rich in local history that he played on an impressive collection of instruments including the banjo, concertina, guitar, spoons, bones and jaw harp. This program was made possible through a grant from the NH Humanities Council.
Members Only Home Tour
In November 2007 architectural historian Ned Pratt led an enthusiastic group of 25 on a tour of the historic Dr. John Currier home, c. 1790. The home, located next door to NHAS at 286 Main Street, is owned today by Ivan and Veva Mahoney. The tour was so well received we hope to make it an annual event. Our thanks to Ivan and Veva for so generously opening their home for our fundraising event.
A Visit With Otto Heino
In August 2007 we were fortunate to have famed potter Otto Heino speak to Antiquarian Society members on his philosophy of life and work.
