Concord - Build Your Savings & Spending Plan
2019-06-27 13:15 - 15:15 (America/New_York) | NH Federal Credit Union Center for Finance & Education – Concord, 47 N. Main St., Concord, NH, 03301, United States
Stop thinking about it as a budget…build a plan to get you what you want out of your life and your hard-earned wages. Building a spending plan you can work with is the first step. Come to this class for tips and lessons to help you build your spending plan and enhance your savings skills.
Class is open to the public.
There is a nominal fee to reserve your seat which will be 100% refunded when you attend the class. Non-attendance will result in the forfeiture of your seat reservation fee.

Portsmouth - Connections New Voices: 5 Immigrant Writers Offer Stories & Poems About Home
2019-06-27 14:30 | Pontine Theatre at the Plains School, 1 Plains Avenue, Portsmouth, NH, 03801, United States
Portsmouth Poet Laureate Tammi Truax and writer Terry Farish will read with five immigrant writers new to the Seacoast in New Hampshire Humanities’ New Voices reading series at the Pontine Theatre on June 27 at 6:30 pm. “New Voices” is an extension of the New Hampshire Humanities Connections reading and book discussion program, bringing an opportunity to students learning English to develop their own stories. New Hampshire Humanities matches professional writers with immigrant writers to learn from each other, edit words for power and clarity, and explore ways that bilingual writers bring new creativity to expression in English. In “New Voices” readings, writers introduce and read with new writers from around the world.
New Voices in Portsmouth is the fifth in the series that has gathered communities in Lebanon, Keene, Manchester, and Concord. Please come for readings, conversation, and refreshments and meet Leidiane Gabi, Sarah Cristina Clemar, Pilar Nadeau, and musician Cynthia Chatis. Free parking is available across the street at the public lot for the Plains Ball Field. For more information, visit www.nhhumanities.org/newvoices.

Portsmouth - Greek Festival
2019-06-28 07:30 - 2019-06-29 18:00 | Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church, 40 Andrew Jarvis Drive, Portsmouth, NH, 03801, United States
LIVE GREEK MUSIC by Opa! and Ta Dilina. DJ Music by The Salonica Boys. RAIN or SHINE under one roof and tent! AUTHENTIC GREEK Food, Pastries, Market, Dancing and Dance Performances.
For 44 years, the St. Nicholas Greek Festival has proven to be over and over again a fun event for all ages. This years’ Greek Festival promises to be another great event. The families of the St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church in Portsmouth, NH get together in April through early June preparing many of the menu items. So come join us for fresh lamb, moussaka, spanakopita (Spinach Pie), a gyro or a fresh piece of baklava. All of the food and pastries at the St. Nicholas Greek Festival taste just like your YiaYia’s (Grandmother) recipes.
With all of this great homemade food, it’s no wonder that the St. Nicholas Greek Festival is one of the must attend events every summer on the Seacoast. People travel from all over New England to enjoy the food and the live entertainment. Oh and they may buy some delicious pastries for the ride home!
Free Admission and plenty of parking!

Nashua Pride Festival
2019-06-29 10:00 - 13:00 | Elm Street Middle School, 117 Elm St, Nashua, NH, 03060, United States
Saturday, June 29th, 2019

Nashua Pride Festival is a FREE celebration of diversity, acceptance, music and fun focused on promoting equality and inclusion of all people. Nashua celebrates with our LGBTQ community.
Join us Saturday, June 29th from 2 – 5 PM for a full day of activities, entertainment and vendors. Events will include: pride parade, speakers, musical performances, drag show, and much more!

Statewide Community Readings: Frederick Douglass's Fourth of July Speech
2019-07-03 08:00 | NH, United States
Be Part of the Excitement as NH Communities Read Frederick Douglass …

“What to the American Slave Is Your Fourth of July”
Noon, Wednesday, July 3, 2019
On July 5, 1852, Frederick Douglass gave a keynote address at an Independence Day celebration at Corinthian Hall in Rochester, New York. It was a scathing speech in which Douglass stated, “This Fourth of July is yours, not mine, You may rejoice, I must mourn.” Even though his words spoke directly to his moment in history, they still ring with an unsettling power today.
Coordinated by the Black Heritage Trail of New Hampshire, communities across the state will join in a simultaneous reading of Douglass’ most famous speech. Members of the public will take turns reading parts of the speech until they’ve read all of it, together. Everyone is welcome to read; this event is free and open to the public.
Towns and locations are listed below. All reading will start at noon. Time varies in Claremont and Exeter. Please call us at 603-570-8469 for more information.
Dover: Public Meeting Room Dover Public Library | 73 Locust St, Dover, NH 03820 | 603-516-6050 |
Hopkinton: Hopkinton Town Hall | 330 Main Street, Hopkinton, NH |heather_j_mitchell@yahoo.com
Keene: St James Episcopal Church | 44 West Street, Keene NH 03431 | 603-352-1019
Lebanon: Colburn Park | 51 N Park St, Lebanon, NH 03766 | cbrougvie@gmail.com
Manchester: Manchester City Hall | 1 City Hall Plaza, Manchester, NH 03101 | 603-290-5549
Nashua: Nashua Public Library, Theater Room | 2 Court Street, Nashua, NH 03060 | lindagathright@live.com
Plymouth: Town Green | Post Office Sq, Plymouth, NH 03264 | cspring2@mac.com
Portsmouth: Strawbery Banke Museum Visitor Center | 14 Hancock St, Portsmouth, NH 03801 | jubilee@blackheritagetrailnh.org
Warner: Warner Town Hall | 5 East Main St. Warner, NH | info@warnerhistorical.org
Claremont: Moody Park Pavillion, top of the hill (6 pm) | 152 Maple Ave, Claremont, NH 03743 | reb178@myfairpoint.net
Exeter: Exeter Historical Society (7 pm) | 47 Front St, Exeter, NH 03833 | (603) 778-2335| pyosha@comcasst.net
About Frederick Douglass
Frederick Douglass was born into slavery sometime around 1818 in Talbot County, Maryland. He became one of the most famous intellectuals of his time, advising presidents and lecturing to thousands on a range of causes, including women’s rights and Irish home rule.
A fiery orator, Douglass’s speeches were often published in various abolitionist newspapers. Among his well-known speeches is “The Meaning of July Fourth for the Negro,” presented in Rochester, New York, on July 5, 1852, a version of which he published as a booklet. There were approximately 500 attendees who heard him speak.
Douglass had been invited to speak about what the Fourth of July means for America’s black population, and while the first part of his speech praises what the founding fathers did for this country, his speech soon develops into a condemnation of the attitude of American society toward slavery.

Free Webinar for Teachers: Immigrant Student Success
2019-07-09 07:00 - 10:00 | Online, United States
Teachers! Do you want to learn how to make immigrant and refugee students feel more at home in your classroom? Sign up for our free, interactive, online workshop today. Presenters such as Rachel Peric, Executive Director of Welcoming America, will teach you strategies to open your space to students with unique experiences and diverse histories.
Register here!

Lights for Liberty
2019-07-11 - 2019-07-12 | NH, United States
On Friday July 12th, 2019, Lights for Liberty: A Vigil to End Human Concentration Camps, will bring thousands of people to locations worldwide as well as to concentration camps across country, into the streets and into their own front yards, to protest the inhumane conditions faced by migrants.
Events will be held across the country, including multiple cities in New Hampshire, on July 12. Time varies.
Find an event near you.

Newmarket - Dharma Day
2019-07-13 09:00 - 13:00 | Aryaloka Buddhist Center, 14 Heartwood Circle, Newmarket, NH, 03857, United States
Dharma Day – Sound and Vision | Mantra | Art | Ritual
Join Aryaloka Buddhist Center for an epic ritual celebration of the Buddha’s Teaching. Multiple readings will be prepared to bring the Dharma alive through the three great periods of Buddhist development: the teachings of the Pali Canon, the cosmic outpouring of the Mahayana, and the rich symbolism and magic of the Vajrajana. In the morning, there will be opportunity to participate in one of two art workshops to come together creatively in community: Mantra Chanting with Sunada or Portable Shrine Making with Maryellen, both running from 9-1 pm. We will bridge the day with a shared potluck meal together, from 1-2:30 pm. Please bring a vegetarian meal to share.
Schedule:
9-1 – Mantra Chanting or Portable Shrine Making workshops (registration required; click on links)
1-2:30 – Vegetarian pot-luck lunch
2:30-5 – Meditation, puja and readings
Led by: Viriyalila and Team
Level: Open to All
Directions: Find Directions Here
Fee: By Donation (Morning arts events have separate registration fees)

Concord - Never Again Is Now: NH Mass Mobilization
2019-07-14 09:00 | New Hampshire State House, 107 N Main St, Concord, NH, 03303, United States
show up. protest. call to action. speak up. #neveragain
During this past week Jews, immigrants, and allies across the US have taken the streets to remind the world that Never Again means Never Again for Anyone.
#NeverAgainMeans we will not be satisfied with vague promises; we need bold immediate action to stop Trump, shut down ICE, and fundamentally change this violent, dehumanizing immigration system that Republicans and Democrats have been building together for nearly 40 years. This event will be open to all and we encourage people of all faiths and backgrounds to attend.
This Sunday July 14 in Concord NH, in front of the State House at 1 pm we (Jews + immigrants + people of conscience from all backgrounds) will take action against ICE’s enablers, Congress. And remind them that they work for us. Sign up to help here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf_sH4RXilxaKIIKM1XZJma1J2QNRce_DyY3pGa-L7j6Ju0eg/viewform

Concord - 101 Ways to Save Money
2019-07-18 17:15 - 19:15 | NH Federal Credit Union Center for Finance & Education – Concord, 47 N. Main St., Concord, NH, 03301, United States
Join us for this interactive, fun session as we share 101 Ways to Save Money from “couponing” hacks and tools to tips for truly building your savings balance. We’re covering a lot of territory. And, bring your tips. The person with the best tip wins a prize.
Class is open to the public.
There is a nominal fee to reserve your seat which will be 100% refunded when you attend the class. Non-attendance will result in the forfeiture of your seat reservation fee.
Register here

Manchester - Home Buyer Seminar
2019-07-20 04:30 - 12:30 | Nackey S Loeb School of Communications, 749 East Industrial Park Drive, Manchester, NH, 03109, United States
If you want to learn more about buying your home or are not sure where to start, join us for the next Home Buyer Seminar. This program reviews the Nine Steps to Home Ownership and gives you the tools and resources needed to make good financial decisions at every stage of the home buying process.
The 9 Steps to Home Ownership:

Pros and Cons of purchasing a home
How much can you afford? – 4 C’s, Capital, Credit, Capacity, Collateral
Get pre-approved for a loan by a lender
What kind of home do you need and want
Begin looking for a house
Sign an offer to purchase
Get a professional inspection
Apply for a mortgage
Close your loan

Home Buyer Seminars are offered on Saturdays. $69.00 fee per household includes:

“Realizing the American Dream”: A complete manual detailing how to buy your home.
One-on-One Counseling: A certified counselor will assess your situation and help develop a road map to purchase your home. (Available following successful completion of the course.)
Credit Report: Included at your one-on-one counseling appointment.
Pizza Lunch: Included at this class.

Manchester - Medical Assistant Apprenticeship Program Info Session
2019-07-22 14:00 - 16:00 | Best Western Plus Executive Court Inn & Conference Center, 13500 S Willow St, Manchester, NH, 03103, United States
Medical Assistant Apprenticeship Program Overview:

Do you enjoy helping people, learning, and working with a team? Would you like to make a difference every day? Are you interested in having the opportunity to earn while you learn? Dartmouth-Hitchcock Workforce Readiness Institute is looking for motivated individuals for the Medical Assistant Apprenticeship Training Program.
Up to 20 individuals will be selected and hired by Dartmouth-Hitchcock to become Medical Assistants working in our Manchester, Nashua, Concord area clinics. An additional 20 individuals will be selected and hired to work in our Lebanon and New London Hospital clinics. During the 11-week training period, participants will earn college credits and an hourly training wage. At the end of the 11-week training individuals will sit for the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) exam.
This full time hands-on training program includes both classroom and clinical training. Classes offered during the program include Anatomy & Physiology, Medical Terminology, Pathophysiology, Pharmacology, Introduction to Healthcare, Healthcare Documentation, Healthcare Professional Communications, Healthcare Customer Service Skills, Medical Assistant Standards & Practices, and Clinical Medical Assisting Lab.
We encourage all interested candidates to register and attend the information session! Register here

Peterborough - World Art Market at Mariposa and Cultural Cocoon
2019-07-24 07:00 - 2019-07-25 14:00 | Mariposa Museum and World Culture Center, 26 Main St, Peterborough, NH, 03458, United States
Wednesday, July 24 | 11:00 am – Thursday, July 25 | 6:00 pm

On July 24 and 25 from 11am to 6pm, the Mariposa and Cultural Cocoon will welcome artisans from around the world who will transform our venues into a vibrant, colorful showcase of global arts.

Hopkinton - Changing Views: The Abenaki - The First Travelers
2019-07-25 14:30 | Hopkinton Historical Society, 300 Main St, Hopkinton, NH, 03229, United States
This program is part of The Hopkinton Historical Society’s 2019 summer exhibit and series of programming, Changing Views: Relations Between Hopkinton’s Early Settlers and Native Americans. The exhibit and programs will look at the history of Native American and Euro-colonial cultural clashes in Hopkinton, how the perception of Native Americans has changed, and examine both the differences between the two cultures and the connections to be made between their shared past.
Lynn Murphy, Abenaki elder, educator, and basket-maker, will present a program on the ancient history and enduring presence of First Nations people. Her program will trace their journey from a pre-contact subsistence lifestyle, emigration to Canada, assimilation with the White population in New England, into present day.
Free and open to the public.

Concord - Project Citizen Workshop for Educators
2019-08-01 05:00 - 2019-08-02 11:00 | US District Court of New Hampshire, 55 Pleasant St, Concord, NH, 03301, United States
The NH Institute for Civics Education in collaboration with the NH Bar Association Law Related Education program will engage you in a two-day We the People: Project Citizen workshop for educators on August 1 and 2 at the U.S. District Court in Concord from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
This exciting, active learning workshop will feature both national and local experts who will immerse you in the process of the Project Citizen curriculum. Both days will find you engaged with colleagues as you work together to identify and study a public policy issue, complete a portfolio displaying each group’s work and culminate with a ‘mock’ Legislative Hearing. Participants are eligible for a stipend and professional development hours.
Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn. ~ Benjamin Franklin
Space is limited, register today.

Nashua - Latino-American Festival 2019
2019-08-04 08:00 - 13:00 | Saint Aloysius of Gonzaga Parish, 48 W Hollis St, Nashua, NH, 03060, United States
Food, Music, Dance, Games, Raffles, and more!
Entertainment for the whole family.

Lebanon - Medical Assistant Apprenticeship Program Info Session
2019-08-05 14:00 - 16:00 | Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, 1 Medical Center Dr, Lebanon, NH, 03766, United States
Medical Assistant Apprenticeship Program Overview:

Do you enjoy helping people, learning, and working with a team? Would you like to make a difference every day? Are you interested in having the opportunity to earn while you learn? Dartmouth-Hitchcock Workforce Readiness Institute is looking for motivated individuals for the Medical Assistant Apprenticeship Training Program.
Up to 20 individuals will be selected and hired by Dartmouth-Hitchcock to become Medical Assistants working in our Manchester, Nashua, Concord area clinics. An additional 20 individuals will be selected and hired to work in our Lebanon and New London Hospital clinics. During the 11-week training period, participants will earn college credits and an hourly training wage. At the end of the 11-week training individuals will sit for the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) exam.
This full time hands-on training program includes both classroom and clinical training. Classes offered during the program include Anatomy & Physiology, Medical Terminology, Pathophysiology, Pharmacology, Introduction to Healthcare, Healthcare Documentation, Healthcare Professional Communications, Healthcare Customer Service Skills, Medical Assistant Standards & Practices, and Clinical Medical Assisting Lab.
We encourage all Interested candidates to register and attend information session! Register here

Portsmouth - A Forum of Immigration Witnesses, Experts and Activists
2019-08-08 14:15 - 16:30 | South Church Portsmouth, 292 State St, Portsmouth, NH, 03801, United States
~ This event is free ~
The current immigration crisis flooding our airwaves is the latest chapter in America’s long struggle with immigration policy. Join us for an interactive conversation between speakers and audience to Learn, Share and Activate.
Neighbors here in NH have been on the front lines since January 2017, as attorneys, witnesses and activists working to support and defend migrants and asylum-seekers under the ever-changing policies of the current administration.
Several members of the Concord, NH-based Kent Street Coalition’s Immigration Committee and others from the Seacoast community have travelled to the detention center in FL and Tx. Stories from Homeland Florida detention center will anchor the program and provide a basis for discussions of the efforts to oppose the policy.
Attorneys from the ACLU and will provide an overview of current US immigration policy – how we got here – and activists from the American Friends Service Committee will share the ramifications of these policies on the immigrant community here in New Hampshire.
Local Immigrant community activists will also share their perspectives. The evening is planned to be interactive – with ample time for Q&A and networking.

International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples
2019-08-08 - 2019-08-09 | NH, United States
“On this annual observance, let us commit to fully realizing the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, including the rights to self-determination and to traditional lands, territories and resources.” — UN Secretary-General António Guterres
There are an estimated 370 million indigenous people in the world, living across 90 countries. They make up less than 5 per cent of the world’s population, but account for 15 per cent of the poorest. They speak an overwhelming majority of the world’s estimated 7,000 languages and represent 5,000 different cultures.
Indigenous peoples are inheritors and practitioners of unique cultures and ways of relating to people and the environment. They have retained social, cultural, economic and political characteristics that are distinct from those of the dominant societies in which they live. Despite their cultural differences, indigenous peoples from around the world share common problems related to the protection of their rights as distinct peoples.
Indigenous peoples have sought recognition of their identities, way of life and their right to traditional lands, territories and natural resources for years, yet throughout history their rights have always been violated. Indigenous peoples today, are arguably among the most disadvantaged and vulnerable groups of people in the world. The international community now recognizes that special measures are required to protect their rights and maintain their distinct cultures and way of life.

Manchester - Mahrajan 2019
2019-08-16 13:00 - 2019-08-18 08:00 | Our Lady of the Cedars Church, 140 Mitchell St, Manchester, NH, 03103, United States
Mahrajan (n.) arabic for a wicked good time!
A Middle Eastern Food Festival held at Our Lady of the Cedars Church in Manchester, NH. Come for food, live music and dancing, gift bazaar, hookah rentals, backgammon and kids games!
FREE ADMISSION!

Stratham - 25th International Day of the World's Indigenous People
2019-08-17 06:00 - 14:00 | Stratham Hill Park, 270 Portsmouth Ave, Stratham, NH, 03885, United States
Federation of Indigenous People of Nepal in America, New Hampshire (FIPNA NH) is going to host and celebrate 25th International Day of the World’s Indigenous People on August 17, 2019 (Saturday). We would like to cordially invite you all to attend the program and witness the beautiful diversify cultural shows of Nepal along with your own community members from various organizations, friends, relatives and children. Delicious varieties of Nepali food will be served at the event.

Manchester - We Are One Festival 2019
2019-08-17 07:00 - 14:00 | Veteran’s Memorial Park, 723 Elm St, Manchester, NH, 03101, United States
The city will be celebrating its diversity in a unified way during the fifth-annual We Are One African/Caribbean Celebration on Aug. 17 at Veterans Park, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. This festival is FREE and open to the public!
Read more about the festival here: https://manchesterinklink.com/we-are-one-festival-2019-set-for-aug-17-at-veterans-park/

Solidarity Walk for Immigrant Justice 2019: Concord to Dover
2019-08-19 06:00 - 2019-08-22 13:00 | NH, United States
Join us as we walk from across 4 states to amplify the moral crisis we face as our country targets and expels immigrant families. We’ll, walk, march and even bike, a combined 280 miles from Concord, NH; Boston, MA; Montpelier, VT and Kittery, ME to Dover, NH.
The Concord walk kicks off Tuesday, August 21 at 9 am with an interfaith prayer service at South Church Concord, 27 Pleasant Street, followed by a brief stop at the US District Court, 55 Pleasant Street
The Boston walk kicks off with a rally at the JFK Federal Building in Boston at 10am on Monday, August 19.
The Montpelier walk kicks off Wednesday, August 21 at 8 a.m. in front of City Hall.
The South Berwick walk kicks off on Saturday, August 24 at 7:30 a.m. from First Parish Federated Church, 150 Main St., South Berwick, ME
All marchers will end at the Strafford County Immigrant Detention Center in Dover on Saturday, August 24 in the afternoon
If you are unable to make it to the solidarity walk, we hope that you will consider donating here: https://faithinaction.salsalabs.org/solidaritywalk2019/index.html
Local Facebook Event Pages:
NH invite – https://www.facebook.com/events/384825008810072/
ME invite – https://www.facebook.com/events/297574537815061/
https://www.eccoaction.org/about/#/solidarity-pilgrimage/

Concord - Solidarity Walk for Immigrant Justice
2019-08-21 05:00 | NH, United States
The Concord walk kicks off Tuesday, August 21 at 9 am with an interfaith prayer service at South Church Concord, 27 Pleasant Street, followed by a brief stop at the US District Court, 55 Pleasant Street
Walkers and Volunteers MUST sign up and complete the waiver form found here: http://nhchurches.org/walk2019/
Participants will walk the 36 miles from Concord to Dover over the course of these days and you are welcome to join us! The walk begins in Concord at the US District Courthouse. The walk will end at the Strafford County Jail in Dover, where ICE jails people slated for their deportation. Can you join us?
Each day participants will walk 8-10 miles and stop in towns along the way. In the evenings we will hold educational, prayerful or discussion-focused events open to the public.

Freedom - Family Stories: How and Why to Remember and Tell Them
2019-08-21 15:00 | Freedom Town Hall, 16 Elm Street, Freedom, NH, 03836, United States
Telling personal and family stories is fun – and much more. Storytelling connects strangers, strengthens links between generations, and gives children the self-knowledge to carry them through hard times. Knowledge of family history has even been linked to better teen behavior and mental health. In this active and interactive program, storyteller Jo Radner shares foolproof ways to mine memories and interview relatives for meaningful stories. Participants practices finding, developing, and telling their own tales.

Online Webinar: Countering Extremism, Intolerance and Political Violence
2019-08-23 09:00 - 10:00 | Online, United States
Webinar: Countering Extremism, Intolerance, and Political Violence
Friday, August 23, 2019
1:00-2:00 Eastern Time
During this webinar, Mary McCord, Legal Director at the Institute for Constitutional Advocacy and Protection (ICAP) and Visiting Professor of Law at Georgetown University Law Center, will talk about the rise in extremism and what proactive steps can be taken at local, state and national levels to not only counter extremism but also to provide respect and healing.
Because of recent events, we know this is a topic that is very important to everyone, and there will be many questions. While you will be able to ask questions during the live webinar, please feel free to send any questions you have in advance to Anthony Salas at events@welcomingamerica.org. We will make every effort to answer as many questions as possible during the webinar.
Speaker:
Mary McCord, Legal Director at the Institute for Constitutional Advocacy and Protection, and Visiting Professor of Law at Georgetown University Law Center
Register Now

Conway - Digging Into Native History in New Hampshire
2019-08-24 10:00 | Conway Public Library, 15 Greenwood Avenue, Conway, NH, 03818, United States
Abenaki history has been reduced to near-invisibility as a result of conquest, a conquering culture that placed little value on the Indian experience, and a strategy of self-preservation that required many Abenaki to go “underground,” concealing their true identities for generations to avoid discrimination and persecution. Robert Goodby reveals archaeological evidence that shows their deep presence here, inches below the earth’s surface.

Deering - "If I Am Not For Myself, Who Will Be for Me?"
2019-08-25 07:30 | Deering Community Church, 763 Deering Center Road, Deering, NH, 03244, United States
“If I Am Not For Myself, Who Will Be for Me?” George Washington’s Runaway Slave

Oney Judge Staines, according to the Constitution, was only three-fifths of a person. To her masters, George and Martha Washington, she was merely “the girl.” All she wanted was the freedom to control her own actions, but her account of escaping the Executive Mansion in Philadelphia, fleeing north and establishing a life in New Hampshire is not a typical runaway story. Portrayed by Gwendolyn Quezaire-Presutti, Oney’s tale provides an alternative perspective on the new nation’s social, political, and economic development, from one whose personal experience so contradicted the promise of the principles embodied in the nation’s founding documents.

North Woodstock - NH Abolitionist Nathaniel Peabody Rogers
2019-08-29 15:00 | Woodstock Town Office Building, 165 Lost River Rd, North Woodstock, NH, 03262, United States
New Hampshire Abolitionist Nathaniel Peabody Rogers

Successful attorney–and father of eight–Nathaniel Peabody Rogers walked away from his Plymouth, NH, law practice in the 1830s for a dangerous and nearly unpaid gig editing a Concord-based anti-slavery newspaper, the Herald of Freedom. Plymouth State University historian Rebecca R. Noel tells the story of this feisty Granite State native, one of the so-called New Hampshire radicals. Rogers’ dedication to abolition and racial inclusion took several forms in his relatively short life. He sheltered fugitives in Plymouth and Concord, co-founded the integrated Noyes Academy in Canaan, networked with major abolitionists including Frederick Douglass and William Lloyd Garrison, and above all wrote passionate, searing essays against slavery and racism. Henry David Thoreau admired Rogers’ political zeal and his beautiful nature writing about the White Mountains, published under the pseudonym “The Old Man of the Mountain,” and abolitionist poet John Pierpont called Rogers the best newspaper writer in the United States. Rogers’ story shines a light on this lively reform era, and his contributions to the crusade for social justice still resonate today.

Laconia Multicultural Festival 2019
2019-09-07 06:00 - 12:00 | NH, United States
The Festival takes place in Downtown Laconia in the City Hall parking areas, Rotary Park, the Belknap Mill, the Mall in front of the Soda Shoppe and the Healthlink parking lot.
