Along the Basket Trail Summer Exhibit Program:
Saturday, July 23, 2011 at 7:00 pm at Hopkinton Historical Society

The Sadoques Family of Keene, NH:  Abenaki Artisans and Entrepreneurs

Native American Israel Sadoques, his wife Mary Watso and their kin were highly visible and successful artisans and entrepreneurs in Keene, NH during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Despite the family’s outward successes, little of their legacy has been recorded.

Join us on July 23rd when Dr. Margaret Bruchac, professor of anthropology, historian, and museum consultant (and of Abenaki descent) will discuss the history and significance of Abenaki ash-splint baskets made by the Sadoques family and featured in the summer exhibit at the Hopkinton Historical Society.  Included in the exhibit are baskets, photographs, and a fur hat from the "Correct Millinery" shop that have not been previously displayed.

Thank you to our exhibit and program sponsors:  Nancy Sibley Wilkins Town of Warner Trust Fund of the NH Charitable Foundation; New Hampshire Charitable Foundation; New Hampshire Humanities Council; Lynn Clark & Ruby Fogg; Owl Woman Design; and Wijokadoak, Inc.

 

Barn Sale at Gould Hill Orchards
Saturday June 25 and Sunday June 26
On Saturday June 25 and Sunday June 26, Hopkinton Historical Society (HHS) and former Gould Hill Orchards owners Rick & Sue Leadbeater are selling more than 200 years worth of Gould Hill items, including apple crates, apple & peach ladders, tools, advertising memorabilia, antiques, orchard equipment, signs, apple picking buckets, crate labels, license plates and much more. The sale will take place from 8 am to 2 pm at 656 Gould Hill Road. Contact HHS for more information at 746-3825 or nhas@tds.net. A portion of the proceeds to benefit HHS. Click to download event flyer.

Opening of Summer Exhibit 2011, “Along the Basket Trail,” May 1, 2011
The Hopkinton Historical Society, Mt. Kearsarge Indian Museum , Warner Historical Society, and Wijokadoak, Inc. are organizing “Along the Basket Trail,” a summer 2011 exhibit that will be held concurrently at the three museums. The exhibit will look at the history of Native American and African American basketmaking in New Hampshire , examine various basket making techniques, and highlight the basketmaking tradition that still exists today.
For more information about the exhibits or programs, please go to http://thebaskettrail.com.

Brown Ash Basketmaking Traditions: Ash Pounding and Basketmaking Demonstration
On Saturday, June 4 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm, basketmakers Ken Hazen and Linda Hartman will demonstrate and discuss the first steps of brown ash basketmaking on the front lawn of Hopkinton Historical Society. Ken will be pounding a brown ash log to create strips which will be shaved into splints, and Linda will be demonstrating how wood splints are then prepared for basketmaking.
The program is part of “Along the Basket Trail,” a collaborative exhibit being held this summer at Hopkinton Historical Society, Mt. Kearsarge Indian Museum and Warner Historical Society. The exhibit explores, for the first time, important themes in Native American and African American basketmaking in New Hampshire, including the continuing presence of Native Americans in the 19th century, the sharing of basketmaking techniques and traditions, and the question of race as it relates to Native Americans and African Americans.
Additional hands-on workshops, lectures, and discussions will be held throughout the summer and fall in Hopkinton and Warner. For more information about the exhibit or programs go to Basket Trail Website. Contact Hopkinton Historical Society at 746-3825 or nhas@tds.net.

Antiques Appraisal Day,
On May 21 the Hopkinton Historical Society will host its first Antiques Appraisal Day with Stephen Fletcher and Sara Wishart of Skinner Antiques and Appraisals. The event will be held at Hopkinton High School from 10 am-3 pm, and each participant may bring up to three items to be appraised at a cost of $10 for one item, $20 for two items, and $30 for three items ($25 for Hopkinton Historical Society members). Preregistered items will be scheduled for one of three time blocks (10:00-11:30, 11:30-1:00, 1:00-3:00). Preregistration is strongly recommended as tickets are limited. REGISTRATION FORM

Book Launch
You may have recently received a postcard from the Hopkinton Historical Society announcing events for this Friday and Saturday; first among them is “Book Signing by Larry Boutwell, featuring his new poetry book, Country Memories.” Larry was here at the Historical Society building just last week, beaming about the book which he had waited a lifetime to publish; Larry was looking great. Sadly, Larry, at the age of 89, passed away just days after.

With Dolly’s and the rest of the family’s encouragement, we will continue with Friday’s event, now a “Book Launch.” Larry was so excited about this book, and wanted others to be the same. It covers poetry written from the 1940s to the 2000s.
more about Larry

Special Starry Starry
Visit the Hopkinton Historical Society for great gifts ranging from beautiful artwork to locally-themed items. Our 20th Annual Art Show & Sale features the works of 45 regional artisans in all price ranges, and our local items include the popular “Tooky,” “Hopkinton Times”, and “Ski Tow” t-shirts, advent calendars, aprons, local history books, stationary, and CDs.

Family Art Program
with Nancy Nobis
Join us for an ornament workshop with local bead artist Nancy Nobis. Award-winning artist Nobis will demonstrate a simple beading technique and participants will make a beadwork ornament to take home. Participants must be age 8 or older, adults are welcome, too. Spaces are limited, so please call to reserve a spot for this program. Cost is $5 for members and $10. for non-members.

Tomorrow’s Masterpieces Annual Art Show & Sale:
Live music, light refreshments, and the last opportunity to see and purchase fantastic art! The 20th Annual Art Show & Sale features the works of more than 50 regional artisans with original works in oil, watercolors, acrylics, etching, fiber arts, pottery, silkscreen, basketry, glass, photography, beadwork and more. Free admission.