Past Living History Events:
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10/19/2016 - Kevin Johnson portrays "Jordan Freeman - The Fight
to Set a People Free" On October 19th NCCHP presented Kevin Johnson as Jordan Freeman, an African-American servant of John Ledyard and the body servant of Col. William Ledyard in the Revolutionary War. Jordan Freeman was an actual person, a native of Old Lyme, Connecticut. He witnessed and participated in key events of the war while with Col. Ledyard. Jordan Freeman was a hero at the Battle of Groton Heights, one of the bloodiest battles of the Revolutionary War. To give you some idea of the scope of the bravery of the patriot militia defending New London, they were approximately 150 in number under the command of William Ledyard, facing a total invading force of 1700 British regulars under the command of the traitor Benedict Arnold, 800 of whom were directly involved in the attack on Fort Griswold at Groton Heights. Other black patriots mentioned during the presentation includes Granville's own Lemuel Haynes, Venture Smith, Crispus Attucks and Prince Estabrook. The Jordan Freeman presentation is based on extensive research in the collections of the Connecticut State Library and the Museum of Connecticut History at 231 Capitol Ave., opposite the state capitol in Hartford. Kevin Johnson is an employee of the State Library's History and Genealogy Unit. In addition to portraying Jordan Freeman, he has been presenting as Pvt. William Webb, a soldier in the Civil War, for more than 18 years and has given more than 500 presentations. So concludes NCCHP's 2016 Living History series. It was an outstanding year of wonderful presentations. If you missed this year please resolve to join us in Granville for the 2017 series, and if you joined us in 2016 thank you for supporting NCCHP, dedicated to keeping the drumbeat of history alive. 10/8 - 10/10/2016 - Annual Granville Harvest Fair weekend 9/21/2016 - Carolyn Ivanoff "Dear Sarah - Letters Home During the Civil War" On September 21, 2016 NCCHP's Living History series hosted Carolyn Ivanoff's excellent program, "Dear Sarah - Letters Home During the Civil War." The program featured excerpts from Army Private Friend H. Smith's letters home to his wife Sarah, in which he described life in the Union Army, his feelings about the war, and the Emancipation Proclamation. Using actual letters, photographs and historical records the presentation provided a vivid picture of Army life, major battle engagements, and family life during the Civil War. The program's remarkable insights into the significance of events to the future of the country not only brought history alive but underscored its direct connection with and relevance to our times. A packed house was not disappointed and listened intently throughout the amazing presentation. 8/17 - Dennis Picard "It's All Fun & Games: Recess Times and Farm Pastimes in 19th Century New England" Dennis Picard gave a wonderful presentation at NCCHP this evening (2016-08-17), featuring toys, games and puzzles of days past. He covered everything from corn husk dolls to marbles to baseball. And sledding, hoop rolling, mumbley peg and more. It was amazing to realize how many of these games and activities live on in one form or another. Many of the games were set up around the exhibition space so attendees could try them out after the presentation, much to their delight. The event was well attended and included some great displays which will continue to be exhibited at the museum. NCCHP, Mr. Picard and the volunteers who helped set up the exhibits did a great job as evidenced by the applause at the end of the presentation. 7/19 - Movie Night! Films on steelmaking, logging and how ink is made 6/15 - Walt Woodward and the Band of Steady Habits present: "Robert Frost - A Tribute in Story and Music" |
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5/18 - Bill Hosley presents "Sam and Elizabeth Colt"
Agawam Paranormal Group - FindingsThe Agawam Paranormal group will present findings from the two investigations they conducted at the museum this summer. Come learn about the investigation process and see and hear what was revealed! This will be the last Living History event in 2015. Light refreshments will be served after the program. The Living History event series is free to NCCHP members and donations from guests are appreciated.
Annual Granville Harvest Fair - Oct 10 - 12, 2015
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Harvest Fair Vendors:EXHIBITORS
Arnie Paye Gail Cortis T. J. Banks Christine Morrissey Deni Sindel Robert Valliere Crysta Rocks Beads John Turek Carol Lareau FOOD & DRINK Sweetcakes by Tanya Crepes TeaHouse Westfield River Brewery* DEMONSTRATORS Alice Flyte Mark Remaly Granville Quilt & Needlework Guild Eric Krusz Seth Blackwell ** Lynne White** Duane McDuffee* * Saturday & Sunday only ** Sunday only |
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Wood Scrollsaw demo and sales Colors of Life - floral wreaths, sachets Books By Banks Hand woven scarves Silk & polyester and fleece scowls Silver Dragon Woodcrafts Handmade Beads, jewelry and gifts Granite lazy susans, cutting boards, hot plates Printed Baby Apparel Hand decorated cakes, cookies, cupcakes Lunch and dessert crepes, soda & water Black Squirrel, IPA and Octoberfest Beer on tap Nantucket Basket Weaving Chair Caning Quilting demonstrations, Quilt display & Sales Blacksmith Sock knitting, spinning, weaving Bobbin Lace Antique small engines |
French & Indian War Presentation
Our Living History series continues on Wednesday, August 15th @ 6:30PM
History comes alive as Frank Molander talks about the Royal Rouissillon, a French Army regiment active during the French & Indian War
Frank D. Molander, a resident of Suffield, CT, is a French & Indian War re-enactor who portrays an officer in the French Royal Roussillon Regiment.
The Royal Roussillon was a French Army regiment active during the late 17th century and 18th century. It is principally known for its role in the Seven Years' War, when it served in the North American theatre (French & Indian War).
Frank started researching the period of the French & Indian War and began re-enacting in 1992 while living in Vermont. Over the years Frank has participated in historical re-enactment events throughout the northeast and Canada. From 2005-2008 Frank served as the French Commanding Officer for the annual Grand Encampment of the French & Indian War held at Fort Ticonderoga. This was the largest annual French & Indian War event attended by over 1200 re-enactors from across North America.
This is a free event. Donations are always appreciated!
History comes alive as Frank Molander talks about the Royal Rouissillon, a French Army regiment active during the French & Indian War
Frank D. Molander, a resident of Suffield, CT, is a French & Indian War re-enactor who portrays an officer in the French Royal Roussillon Regiment.
The Royal Roussillon was a French Army regiment active during the late 17th century and 18th century. It is principally known for its role in the Seven Years' War, when it served in the North American theatre (French & Indian War).
Frank started researching the period of the French & Indian War and began re-enacting in 1992 while living in Vermont. Over the years Frank has participated in historical re-enactment events throughout the northeast and Canada. From 2005-2008 Frank served as the French Commanding Officer for the annual Grand Encampment of the French & Indian War held at Fort Ticonderoga. This was the largest annual French & Indian War event attended by over 1200 re-enactors from across North America.
This is a free event. Donations are always appreciated!
Martin Sandler Lecture
Called "the most prolific author in America," by Publishers' Weekly, Martin W. Sandler, who will be the guest speaker at NCCHP on July 25th, is the author of more than 85 books. He has twice been nominated for the Pulitzer Prize and,among many other honors, has received seven Emmy Awards. In addition, the New York Times has described him as "arguably the most entertaining speaker of them all."
"I have always believed," Sandler says, "that, if written or told correctly, history is by far more exciting than even the best that fiction has to offer. My goal has always been to make history come alive. Above all else, I love a good story, especially if it is one that has been largely overlooked and is filled with people battling against great odds."
Mr Sandler's forthcoming book, THE IMPOSSIBLE RESCUE tells such a story. Described by the Washington Post as "a fantastic story, magnificently told," the book will be one of several that Sandler will discuss in his talk titled "History:More Exciting Than Fiction.
Other of Sandler's most recent books include the bestselling RESOLUTE:THE SEARCH FOR THE NORTHWEST PASSAGE AND THE QUEEN'S GHOST SHIP,selected by the New York Times as "one of the ten best books of the year," and LINCOLN THROUGH THE LENS, chosen as "the book of the year" by three reviewing journals. Sandler's forthcoming books include THE JOHN F. KENNEDY LETTERS and IMPRISONED:JAPANESE AMERICANS IN WORLD WAR II. Sandler is currently at work on THE FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY BOOK OF THE BEATLES.
"I have always believed," Sandler says, "that, if written or told correctly, history is by far more exciting than even the best that fiction has to offer. My goal has always been to make history come alive. Above all else, I love a good story, especially if it is one that has been largely overlooked and is filled with people battling against great odds."
Mr Sandler's forthcoming book, THE IMPOSSIBLE RESCUE tells such a story. Described by the Washington Post as "a fantastic story, magnificently told," the book will be one of several that Sandler will discuss in his talk titled "History:More Exciting Than Fiction.
Other of Sandler's most recent books include the bestselling RESOLUTE:THE SEARCH FOR THE NORTHWEST PASSAGE AND THE QUEEN'S GHOST SHIP,selected by the New York Times as "one of the ten best books of the year," and LINCOLN THROUGH THE LENS, chosen as "the book of the year" by three reviewing journals. Sandler's forthcoming books include THE JOHN F. KENNEDY LETTERS and IMPRISONED:JAPANESE AMERICANS IN WORLD WAR II. Sandler is currently at work on THE FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY BOOK OF THE BEATLES.
The Life and Times of William Webb
The Noble & Cooley Center for Historic Preservation (NCCHP) will present Kevin Johnson as William Webb, an African-American Civil War Soldier from Connecticut at The NCCHP Museumon Wednesday, June 13 at 6:30 PM. Private Webb was an actual soldier, a native of Hartford. He was recruited in 1863 and served in the Twenty-Ninth (Colored) Regiment, Connecticut Volunteer Infantry in several battles in Virginia. Johnson’s presentation of Webb is told from an emotional and exciting first-person perspective that vividly illustrates the struggle of the African-Americans in the Colored Infantry during the Civil War. He tells of his early life in Hartford, his recruitment and training, and the traumatic final battles of the Civil War. The presentation is based on extensive research in the collections of the Connecticut State Library and the Museum of Connecticut History at 231 Capitol Ave, opposite the State Capitol in Hartford.
Victorian Lady Performance & Tea
On Sunday, May 20th, performance artist Kandie Carle will present her one woman show “The Victorian Lady, Dressing from Corset to Gloves”, followed by a Victorian Tea. The performance will start promptly at 2:00 and last about an hour. The performance is audience interactive, informative and fun for ages 8 to 110! Tickets for the performance and tea will be available at the door ($10 for NCCHP members; $15 per ticket or 2 tickets for $25 for non-members). Reservations are recommended due to limited seating. Call or e-mail today to reserve your tickets…they’ll make a great gift to add to your Mother’s Day card…and show you planned in advance! To find out more about Kandie Carle, her theater background and her performances, please visit www.kandiecarle.com.
Antiques Appraisal Day
Antiques Appraisal Day is Saturday, May 5 from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Bring up to three antiques (no jewelry, please) to the museum and have them appraised by staff members of the Knotty Pine Antiques Auction Gallery in West Swanzey, New Hampshire. The reasonable rates are a donation to the museum…$5.00 per item or three items for $12.00. For more information about the auction gallery visit www.knottypineantiques.com.
4th Annual Ice Harvest!
SAVE THE DATE! Saturday, February 4th from 12:00 – 3:00 is the fourth annual ice harvest on the shop pond at 42 Water Street in Granville, MA. The event is being co-sponsored by NCCHP, the Suffield Historical Society, the Suffield Land Conservancy and the Granville Cultural Council. Come join Dennis Picard of Storrowton Village Museum as he demonstrates and encourages others to take a turn using the ice saw, breaker bar, pike pole and ice tongs to harvest ice the way our ancestors did in the days before refrigeration. For your listening pleasure, Rick Spencer will be performing a selection of songs from his “Historic Songs of American Work and Trades” program during the ice harvest. Guided tours of the museum will also be available. There is no charge for the event or for refreshments, but donations will be gratefully accepted. Rain date will be Sunday, 2/5. Check the museum website www.ncchp.org for updates.
New winter hours are in effect for January - March. Museum tours will only be available by appointment Monday – Friday for groups of 10 or more, or when the museum is open for special events. The Gift Shop is open daily Monday - Friday from 8:30 – 3:30. This winter we’ll be busy planning new exhibits and finalizing our “living history” series schedule for 2012.
New winter hours are in effect for January - March. Museum tours will only be available by appointment Monday – Friday for groups of 10 or more, or when the museum is open for special events. The Gift Shop is open daily Monday - Friday from 8:30 – 3:30. This winter we’ll be busy planning new exhibits and finalizing our “living history” series schedule for 2012.
Local Knitters make blanket for Project Linus.
During the Harvest Fair this year a group of knitters made a blanket to donate to the Springfield Chapter of Project Linus. Project Linus delivers blankets to Baystate Medical Center, Shriners Hospital, Ronald McDonald House, Gray House, and MSPCC.
Ghosts of CT and MA
On Thursday, October 27th from 6-8PM the NCCHP Museum will host Elaine Kuzmeskus, nationally recognized Spiritualist medium and author at the Noble & Cooley Drum Factory, 42 Water Street in Granville. This promises to be a fun and fascinating program that will begin with a talk about "Ghosts of CT and MA”, including Ghosts of Granville. Following her talk, Elaine will do some mediumship readings for selected members of the audience. This event is sure to delight anyone who is interested in spooky New England history, ghosts and the paranormal; especially since it is located at the historic, over 120 year old Noble & Cooley Drum Factory in the charming town of Granville, MA!
Everyone is welcome. Free to NCCHP members, donations appreciated from all others. Cider, cookies and Halloween candy will be served after the event.
Everyone is welcome. Free to NCCHP members, donations appreciated from all others. Cider, cookies and Halloween candy will be served after the event.
September Recycle Month
Back by popular demand! Support our annual fundraiser and bring your old electronic items to the museum for recycling.
October 8th - 10th - The museum will be open all three days of the Granville Harvest Fair
October 27th - Elaine Kuzmeskus will present "Ghosts of Connecticut and Western Massachusetts" from 6:00 - 8:00.
October 8th - 10th - The museum will be open all three days of the Granville Harvest Fair
October 27th - Elaine Kuzmeskus will present "Ghosts of Connecticut and Western Massachusetts" from 6:00 - 8:00.
Civil War Songs with Rick Spencer
August 17th - Rick Spencer will be performing selections in the debut of his "Civil War Songs of the Boys on the Battlefield" from 6:00 - 8:00. Check out Rick's site at: www.catfeather.com
There's No Joy In Granville: The Game of Wicket Ball & Granville's Connection to America's Past Time
We're proud to launch our “2011 Living History Series” on Wednesday, May 11th from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the museum.
Baseball Historian Dan "Gunner" Genovese of Westfield, Massachusetts will present on Granville's connection to the evolution of the game of baseball with a presentation about an early bat and ball game known as "wicket ball," the sport of choice in the hill towns in the early to mid 19th Century. Wicket ball, a direct predecessor of America's Past Time was a popular game in the region prior to the American Civil War but its importance had been ignored for more than a century and a half. Genovese, an author of two books on Westfield baseball history and a member of the local SABR Chapter (Society of American Baseball Research), will present his research on the sport and will highlight a game played in 1850 between Granville and Westfield that ended in controversy. "The subject of baseball's origin is an on-going fascinating subject and is currently a hot topic right now as the commissioner of Major League Baseball recently appointed a special commission to investigate it origins once again," noted Genovese. "In my opinion Granville has a lot to offer to the evolution of the game and should be aware of what they have."
Genovese is also the captain and founder of the Westfield Wheelmen Vintage Base Ball Club and the winner of the Westfield Historical Commission's Annual Preservation Award in 2010.
Bring the family and come on out to hear all about a favorite sport played by our ancestors – and the great rivalries between towns.
The lecture is free to museum members, with donations gratefully accepted from other guests. There will be light refreshments served.
For more information about Dan, visit his website at www.mrbaseball.com
Baseball Historian Dan "Gunner" Genovese of Westfield, Massachusetts will present on Granville's connection to the evolution of the game of baseball with a presentation about an early bat and ball game known as "wicket ball," the sport of choice in the hill towns in the early to mid 19th Century. Wicket ball, a direct predecessor of America's Past Time was a popular game in the region prior to the American Civil War but its importance had been ignored for more than a century and a half. Genovese, an author of two books on Westfield baseball history and a member of the local SABR Chapter (Society of American Baseball Research), will present his research on the sport and will highlight a game played in 1850 between Granville and Westfield that ended in controversy. "The subject of baseball's origin is an on-going fascinating subject and is currently a hot topic right now as the commissioner of Major League Baseball recently appointed a special commission to investigate it origins once again," noted Genovese. "In my opinion Granville has a lot to offer to the evolution of the game and should be aware of what they have."
Genovese is also the captain and founder of the Westfield Wheelmen Vintage Base Ball Club and the winner of the Westfield Historical Commission's Annual Preservation Award in 2010.
Bring the family and come on out to hear all about a favorite sport played by our ancestors – and the great rivalries between towns.
The lecture is free to museum members, with donations gratefully accepted from other guests. There will be light refreshments served.
For more information about Dan, visit his website at www.mrbaseball.com
Historic Songs from the American Civil War and Reconstruction Period by Rick Spencer
Thursday, May 13th 6:30PM
Rick will perform songs of the era as well as provide some interesting background about the song origins.
Rick is known internationally for his work as a historian, researcher, singer, songwriter and performer of music in the American folk tradition. For over 25 years he has traveled and performed at venues which include concert stages, folk festivals, museums, historical societies, schools, libraries, pubs and others. He is the Executive Director of the Dr. Ashbel Woodward Museum in Franklin, CT.
This event is free to NCCHP members. All guests are welcome - a donation is appreciated. Refreshments will be served.
Rick will perform songs of the era as well as provide some interesting background about the song origins.
Rick is known internationally for his work as a historian, researcher, singer, songwriter and performer of music in the American folk tradition. For over 25 years he has traveled and performed at venues which include concert stages, folk festivals, museums, historical societies, schools, libraries, pubs and others. He is the Executive Director of the Dr. Ashbel Woodward Museum in Franklin, CT.
This event is free to NCCHP members. All guests are welcome - a donation is appreciated. Refreshments will be served.
Frances Benjamin Johnston "The Woman Behind The Lens"
March 24th 2010
One of the first women to work in an emerging field dominated by men, Miss Johnston achieved acclaim in the late 19th century as the "Photographer of the American Court." The lecture will present a look into Miss Johnston's colorful life as well as her rare photographs of life in the United States at the turn of the century. Subjects include: Portraits of famous Americans, workers, expositions, industry, the Spanish-American War, share-croppers, schools and architecture.
Tickets are $5 or free with your NCCHP membership.
One of the first women to work in an emerging field dominated by men, Miss Johnston achieved acclaim in the late 19th century as the "Photographer of the American Court." The lecture will present a look into Miss Johnston's colorful life as well as her rare photographs of life in the United States at the turn of the century. Subjects include: Portraits of famous Americans, workers, expositions, industry, the Spanish-American War, share-croppers, schools and architecture.
Tickets are $5 or free with your NCCHP membership.
3rd Annual ICE HARVEST
The Noble & Cooley Center for Historic Preservation (NCCHP) together with the Suffield Land Conservancy, the Suffield Historical Society and the Granville Cultural Council will create a 19thcentury ice harvest at the Noble & Cooley shop pond on Saturday, February 5th, 2011 between 12:00 and 3:00 PM.
Join in the action! Learn to use an ice saw, handle a pike pole, drop a breaker bar and use ice tongs to harvest ice the way your ancestors did!
The NCCHP museum will be open for tours and refreshments served.
The event is free – with donations gratefully accepted.
NCCHP Presents: Witches, Goblins, and Magic Mirrors - Early Post Card Greetings
Thursday, October 28th 6:30PM
A colorful slide program with musical accompaniment displaying post cards from 1905 to 1915.
Free for NCCHP members, donations appreciated from all visitors.
Cider and cookies will be served following the program.
If you have your own post card collection and would like to share, please bring it along!
A colorful slide program with musical accompaniment displaying post cards from 1905 to 1915.
Free for NCCHP members, donations appreciated from all visitors.
Cider and cookies will be served following the program.
If you have your own post card collection and would like to share, please bring it along!
ELECTRONICS RECYCLING MONTH!
NCCHP (Noble & Cooley Center for Historic Preservation) will host an electronics recycling fundraiser for the whole month of September. Simply drop off any of the following items at the Drum Shop Monday through Friday 8AM - 3PM or on Saturday September 11th or 25th from 9:00AM to noon.
This is a great opportunity to clean out all those broken and obsolete electronics and support a good cause! We do ask that you remove the hard drive from your computer before dropping it off. If you are unable to remove it, we’ll do it for you. When CRT Recycling* picks up our collection, they will shred the hard drives and send a “certificate of destruction”.
Here is a list of what we will accept and your costs. If you have any questions, please call 357-6321.
Computer Monitor: $5.00
CPU: 8.00
Keyboard: 2.00
Mouse: .50
Speakers: 2.00
Laptop: 10.00
Accessory wires, cables etc.: No charge
DVD or VHS Player: 3.00
Walkman: 1.00
Copiers/Fax/Scanner: 5.00
Camera/Video/Audio Equip.: 5.00
Stereo: 5.00
Stereo Speakers: 5.00
Phones of any kind: 2.00
Television Plastic: 15.00
Television Wood: 18.00
For Granville residents who are unable to drop off items, please call and we will arrange to pick them up. All donations are tax deductible.
*CRT Recycling is a Massachusetts Class A Permitted Universal Recycling Facility that properly disposes of items that can no longer be accepted by Massachusetts landfills as of April 01, 2000.
This is a great opportunity to clean out all those broken and obsolete electronics and support a good cause! We do ask that you remove the hard drive from your computer before dropping it off. If you are unable to remove it, we’ll do it for you. When CRT Recycling* picks up our collection, they will shred the hard drives and send a “certificate of destruction”.
Here is a list of what we will accept and your costs. If you have any questions, please call 357-6321.
Computer Monitor: $5.00
CPU: 8.00
Keyboard: 2.00
Mouse: .50
Speakers: 2.00
Laptop: 10.00
Accessory wires, cables etc.: No charge
DVD or VHS Player: 3.00
Walkman: 1.00
Copiers/Fax/Scanner: 5.00
Camera/Video/Audio Equip.: 5.00
Stereo: 5.00
Stereo Speakers: 5.00
Phones of any kind: 2.00
Television Plastic: 15.00
Television Wood: 18.00
For Granville residents who are unable to drop off items, please call and we will arrange to pick them up. All donations are tax deductible.
*CRT Recycling is a Massachusetts Class A Permitted Universal Recycling Facility that properly disposes of items that can no longer be accepted by Massachusetts landfills as of April 01, 2000.
A Day In The Life of a Civil War Soldier
The Noble & Cooley Center for Historic Preservation (NCCHP) announces that Dennis D. Picard, Director of Storrowton Village Museum, will participate in the Center's Lecture Series at the Granville factory on August 11, 2010 at 6:30 PM. The subject of his talk will be "A Day in the Life of a Civil War Soldier." Picard will share stories of how the common soldier lived and show examples of their equipment and uniforms. Picard is a captivating speaker who excites and stimulates his audiences’ imagination.
Dennis Picard has been a museum professional in the "Living History" field for almost 30 years. He started out at Old Sturbridge Village in Sturbridge, Mass., where he was employed for 12 years as a lead interpreter, researching and developing public programs which are performed to the present. He has previously talked and demonstrated ice cutting at the Noble & Cooley Center.
A Westfield resident, Picard has also demonstrated maple syrup open kettle boiling and lectured on the story of Hessian Prisoners during the War of Independence. His background is in sociology and museum studies and he is an expert on the lifestyles and folkways of New England. He also serves as a consultant for Historical Societies and Museums. Picard has held the position of Assistant Director and Director at several sites including Fort Number Four in Charlestown New Hampshire, and the Sheffield Historical Society in the Massachusetts Berkshires.
The program is open to the public. It is free to all NCCHP members; donations gratefully appreciated from guests. Refreshments will be served after the talk.
Dennis Picard has been a museum professional in the "Living History" field for almost 30 years. He started out at Old Sturbridge Village in Sturbridge, Mass., where he was employed for 12 years as a lead interpreter, researching and developing public programs which are performed to the present. He has previously talked and demonstrated ice cutting at the Noble & Cooley Center.
A Westfield resident, Picard has also demonstrated maple syrup open kettle boiling and lectured on the story of Hessian Prisoners during the War of Independence. His background is in sociology and museum studies and he is an expert on the lifestyles and folkways of New England. He also serves as a consultant for Historical Societies and Museums. Picard has held the position of Assistant Director and Director at several sites including Fort Number Four in Charlestown New Hampshire, and the Sheffield Historical Society in the Massachusetts Berkshires.
The program is open to the public. It is free to all NCCHP members; donations gratefully appreciated from guests. Refreshments will be served after the talk.
