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Membership Challenge:  150 Years, 150 New Members

 Help the Antiquarian Society celebrate its 150th anniversary with 150 New Members (and $25,000)!  The Antiquarian Society will celebrate its 150th anniversary in 2009.  In addition to special programs and exhibits that are planned, we would like to commemorate this grand event by adding 150 new members to our membership. 

 You can help by joining the Antiquarian Society and encouraging others to join as well.  As a member your support will contribute to our ability to share Hopkinton history through exhibits, programs, and publications. 

 This year the Antiquarian Society has received a special challenge to increase its membership.  The Robert & Karin Finlay Foundation will award $25,000 each to the NH library, museum, and historical society with the largest percentage membership gain in 2008. 

 Join Today!  Preserve Hopkinton’s rich heritage, celebrate our 150th anniversary, and help the Antiquarian Society win $25,000! 

 Welcome New Members!

 Towards our goal of 150 new members, the Antiquarian Society is pleased to welcome its newest members:

 Richard and Sarah Coen
Charlotte DeBell
Roland Dubois and Carol Hooper
Thomas and Janet Krzyaniak
Don and Mona Lane
Sen. Sylvia Larsen
Nancy Leavy
Peter and Diana Lighthall
George and Marilyn McKeage
Dan and Laura Morgan
Dean Owens
Marilyn & Larry Patz
Betsy Spenser

 NH Antiquarian Society Announces New Staff and 2008 Board Members

 The Antiquarian Society welcomes new Executive Director Heather Mitchell and Executive Assistant Nancy Jo Chabot.  Officers of the Antiquarian Society for 2008 include Dr. Bob Wilson, President; Kathryn Thesing, Past President; Robert Eddy, Secretary; and Karen Mayo, Treasurer.  Committee chairpersons include Carol Duston, Alan Hall, and Fred Pilch.  Trustees include Janet Bloom, Bruce Salsbury, and our newest trustees Carol Hooper, Don Lane, and Mary Leadbeater.  Welcome aboard!

 2007 Annual Report

 The 2007 Annual Report includes reports from the President of the Board, Executive Director, Library Committee, Museum Committee, and Treasurer.

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Have You Seen the Bow Times article about NHAS?

 The lead story in the April 17, 2008 edition of the Bow Times entitled “Hopkinton Antiquarian Society brings past to life and prepares for future,” discusses the role of the Antiquarian Society, our exhibits and volunteer opportunities, and includes several photos.  Click on the link to view the text of the article:  Hopkinton Antiquarian Society brings past to life and prepares for future.

“C is for Cannon” – Do You Know Where it is?  

As part of its Summer Reading Program, the Hopkinton Town Library is sponsoring a “Hopkinton/Contoocook Walkabout.”  Participants are invited to discover Hopkinton and Contoocook by having someone take your picture at various locations in town.  Pick up a list of these locations at the library or at NHAS. The Walkabout begins April 13 and must be completed by May 30.  Everyone who completes the challenge will celebrate with an ice cream sundae party at the Library.

New Museum Shop Items:

 

History of the Police Department and Law Enforcement in Hopkinton, NH (Years 1700-2006) by Patricia A. Finnerty.  $5.00

 

Contoocook Depot photocards by Audrey Gardner.  $1.00 apiece