Calendar of Events
The Auburn Historical Association has an open house on the 3rd Saturday of each month from 1-3pm. Please stop by and learn about this history of Auburn, NH!
Up-coming Events:
Thursday, March 30th, 2023 - 6:30
Author Rebecca Rule presents “That Reminds Me of a Story”. Rebecca will share some of her New Hampshire stories (her favorites are the funny ones) and invite audience members to contribute a few stories of their own.
This program will be held at the Auburn Historical Association’s meeting room (downstairs, rear of building). Admission is free.
This presentation is made possible by a grant from the New Hampshire Humanities
Author Rebecca Rule presents “That Reminds Me of a Story”. Rebecca will share some of her New Hampshire stories (her favorites are the funny ones) and invite audience members to contribute a few stories of their own.
This program will be held at the Auburn Historical Association’s meeting room (downstairs, rear of building). Admission is free.
This presentation is made possible by a grant from the New Hampshire Humanities
Past Events:
Thursday, Sept 29th, 2022 – 6:30pm
Digging into Native History in New Hampshire
Presented by Robert Goodby
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.
This program will be held at the Auburn Historical Association’s meeting room (downstairs, rear of building). Admission is free.
This presentation is made possible by a grant from New Hampshire Humanities
Digging into Native History in New Hampshire
Presented by Robert Goodby
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.
This program will be held at the Auburn Historical Association’s meeting room (downstairs, rear of building). Admission is free.
This presentation is made possible by a grant from New Hampshire Humanities
Our National Thanksgiving: With Thanks to President Lincoln and Mrs. Hale
Nov 3, at 6:30pm at the Auburn Historical Association, 102 Hooksett Rd, Auburn, NH
"Our National Thanksgiving: With Thanks to President Lincoln and Mrs. Hale" will be presented by Steve and Sharon Wood of Claremont. They will portray our 16th president and the editor of the popular 19th century magazine, Godey's Lady's Book, who was born in Newport, New Hampshire. Together they will tell the story of Sarah Josepha Hale's thirty-year campaign to have Thanksgiving declared a national holiday. Her efforts were successful when Lincoln signed his Thanksgiving Proclamation in 1863.
The Woods are historical presenters specializing in 19th century American history. Steve has been a Lincoln presenter since 1995 and has presented his program, A Visit with Abraham Lincoln, for schools, libraries, historical societies and community events.
In addition to portraying Mary Todd Lincoln, Sharon also offers several other first person historical programs set in the same time period. She has done considerable research on Sarah Hale, who is generally remembered more for her children's poem, Mary's Lamb, and her lifelong campaign for a Thanksgiving holiday, than for the influence she had on American culture through her widely read magazine. Sharon was honored to portray Mrs. Hale at the dedication of the Sarah Josepha Hale Memorial Park next to the Richards Free Library in Newport in November, 2013.
This program is sponsored in part by New Hampshire Humanities and is free and open to the public.
After the program, the Woods will step out of character and answer audience questions. More information about their programs can be found on their Website at http://his-story.atspace.com or on Facebook at Telling His-Story (and Hers).
Nov 3, at 6:30pm at the Auburn Historical Association, 102 Hooksett Rd, Auburn, NH
"Our National Thanksgiving: With Thanks to President Lincoln and Mrs. Hale" will be presented by Steve and Sharon Wood of Claremont. They will portray our 16th president and the editor of the popular 19th century magazine, Godey's Lady's Book, who was born in Newport, New Hampshire. Together they will tell the story of Sarah Josepha Hale's thirty-year campaign to have Thanksgiving declared a national holiday. Her efforts were successful when Lincoln signed his Thanksgiving Proclamation in 1863.
The Woods are historical presenters specializing in 19th century American history. Steve has been a Lincoln presenter since 1995 and has presented his program, A Visit with Abraham Lincoln, for schools, libraries, historical societies and community events.
In addition to portraying Mary Todd Lincoln, Sharon also offers several other first person historical programs set in the same time period. She has done considerable research on Sarah Hale, who is generally remembered more for her children's poem, Mary's Lamb, and her lifelong campaign for a Thanksgiving holiday, than for the influence she had on American culture through her widely read magazine. Sharon was honored to portray Mrs. Hale at the dedication of the Sarah Josepha Hale Memorial Park next to the Richards Free Library in Newport in November, 2013.
This program is sponsored in part by New Hampshire Humanities and is free and open to the public.
After the program, the Woods will step out of character and answer audience questions. More information about their programs can be found on their Website at http://his-story.atspace.com or on Facebook at Telling His-Story (and Hers).
Saturday, Sept 10, 2022, 10am - 3pm
Auburn Day and the 29th Annual Duck Race
Auburn Village on Hooksett Road
The Auburn Historical Association will be holding its Auburn Day and 29th Annual Duck Race this year on Sept 10, 2022! The location is the Auburn Village near the Griffin Free Public Library on Hooksett Road.
This is a fun filled day with great food, local artisans, non-profits and authors, great music by Ray Zerkle, and (of course) the duck race! Admission is free.
Duck Race tickets are $5 each or 5 tickets for $20 (quack pack). Prizes are - 1st prize: $1000, 2nd prize: $500, 3rd prize: 250,
4th prize: $100, 5th prize: $50 and 6th through 10th prizes: $25 each.
This is the AHA's largest fundraiser and a great community event. Parks and Rec will be joining us this year and we have many exciting activities in the works - please check back often for updates!
Additional pages with this year's sponsor list, activities and schedule will be updated as we get closer to the event!
Auburn Day and the 29th Annual Duck Race
Auburn Village on Hooksett Road
The Auburn Historical Association will be holding its Auburn Day and 29th Annual Duck Race this year on Sept 10, 2022! The location is the Auburn Village near the Griffin Free Public Library on Hooksett Road.
This is a fun filled day with great food, local artisans, non-profits and authors, great music by Ray Zerkle, and (of course) the duck race! Admission is free.
Duck Race tickets are $5 each or 5 tickets for $20 (quack pack). Prizes are - 1st prize: $1000, 2nd prize: $500, 3rd prize: 250,
4th prize: $100, 5th prize: $50 and 6th through 10th prizes: $25 each.
This is the AHA's largest fundraiser and a great community event. Parks and Rec will be joining us this year and we have many exciting activities in the works - please check back often for updates!
Additional pages with this year's sponsor list, activities and schedule will be updated as we get closer to the event!
Sept 9, 2022 from 5-7pm
Hot Air Balloon Rides
Across from the Safety Complex on Eaton Hill Road
Join us for a fun event on Sept 9, 2022, leading up to the Auburn Day and 29th Annual Duck Race on Sept 10th. For $10 per person, you can experience a hot air balloon ride! The balloon will be set up in a field across from the Safety Complex on Eaton Hill Road. Please park at AVS school or in the parking lot at the corner of Eaton Hill and Raymond Road. (Please - do not park in the field where the balloon rides are taking place on the 9th!!) Proceeds benefit the Auburn Historical Association.
Thank you to Caroleann Ohannessian from RE/MAX for making this event possible!
Hot Air Balloon Rides
Across from the Safety Complex on Eaton Hill Road
Join us for a fun event on Sept 9, 2022, leading up to the Auburn Day and 29th Annual Duck Race on Sept 10th. For $10 per person, you can experience a hot air balloon ride! The balloon will be set up in a field across from the Safety Complex on Eaton Hill Road. Please park at AVS school or in the parking lot at the corner of Eaton Hill and Raymond Road. (Please - do not park in the field where the balloon rides are taking place on the 9th!!) Proceeds benefit the Auburn Historical Association.
Thank you to Caroleann Ohannessian from RE/MAX for making this event possible!
Wednesday, August 10th, 2022 6:30pm
Jennie Powers: The Woman Who Dares
Presented by Jennifer Carol
Jennie Powers took a stand against social vices in New Hampshire and Vermont in the early twentieth century. She was a humane society agent in Keene from 1903-1936 and one of the first humane society agents to become a deputy sheriff in New Hampshire. Jennie was known across the country as "The Woman Who Dares" cited by the Boston Post newspaper in 1906 as having arrested more men than any other woman in America. As a photographic activist, she used her camera to document animal cruelty, family violence, and wide-spread poverty in New Hampshire's Monadnock region and beyond. This one-hour illustrated presentation from Jenna Carroll introduces us to Jennie's life story, the work of humane societies at the turn of the twentieth century, and the politics of the Progressive Era (1890s-1920s) from a local perspective.
This program will be held at the Auburn Historical Association’s meeting room (downstairs, back of building) on 102 Hooksett Road. Admission is free.
This presentation is made possible by a grant from New Hampshire Humanities
Jennie Powers: The Woman Who Dares
Presented by Jennifer Carol
Jennie Powers took a stand against social vices in New Hampshire and Vermont in the early twentieth century. She was a humane society agent in Keene from 1903-1936 and one of the first humane society agents to become a deputy sheriff in New Hampshire. Jennie was known across the country as "The Woman Who Dares" cited by the Boston Post newspaper in 1906 as having arrested more men than any other woman in America. As a photographic activist, she used her camera to document animal cruelty, family violence, and wide-spread poverty in New Hampshire's Monadnock region and beyond. This one-hour illustrated presentation from Jenna Carroll introduces us to Jennie's life story, the work of humane societies at the turn of the twentieth century, and the politics of the Progressive Era (1890s-1920s) from a local perspective.
This program will be held at the Auburn Historical Association’s meeting room (downstairs, back of building) on 102 Hooksett Road. Admission is free.
This presentation is made possible by a grant from New Hampshire Humanities
Sunday, June 12, 2022 from 1:00 - 3:00pm
Scavenger Hunt!
Auburn History Detectives - Exploring our Town
Join the Auburn Historical Association (AHA) on a town-wide scavenger hunt on June 12. Pick up your clues from the AHA at 102 Hooksett Road from 1 to 2 pm. Learn things about Auburn you may never have known before! Once you have finished, join us for light refreshments and conversation. The museum will also be open.
All are welcome! This is a fun event for teens, families, neighbors and best of all – it’s free! Please mail your registration by Wednesday, June 9 to: Pat Clement, 10 Eaton Hill Road, Auburn, NH 03032 or email the above info to: pclement60@yahoo.com.
Click here to sign up: sign_up_sheet_for_scavenger_hunt.pdf
Scavenger Hunt!
Auburn History Detectives - Exploring our Town
Join the Auburn Historical Association (AHA) on a town-wide scavenger hunt on June 12. Pick up your clues from the AHA at 102 Hooksett Road from 1 to 2 pm. Learn things about Auburn you may never have known before! Once you have finished, join us for light refreshments and conversation. The museum will also be open.
All are welcome! This is a fun event for teens, families, neighbors and best of all – it’s free! Please mail your registration by Wednesday, June 9 to: Pat Clement, 10 Eaton Hill Road, Auburn, NH 03032 or email the above info to: pclement60@yahoo.com.
Click here to sign up: sign_up_sheet_for_scavenger_hunt.pdf
Saturday, April 30th 9:00 am. Please grab a rake and join us for a spring clean up day at the Auburn Historical Association.
Thursday, April 14, 2022, 7:00 pm
The Mills of the Massabesic Watershed
John O’Neil, Watershed Forester for the Manchester Water Works Department, will speak and present a slide show on “The Mills of the Massabesic WaterShed”. Please join us and learn about this important and interesting time in Auburn’s History.
The presentation will be held at the Auburn Historical Association’s meeting room (downstairs in the back of the building). For more information, contact us at info@auburnhistorical.org or visit our event section on the Auburn Historical Association’s Facebook page.
Pen and ink by Walt St. Clair for the Auburn Historical Association, 1995
The Mills of the Massabesic Watershed
John O’Neil, Watershed Forester for the Manchester Water Works Department, will speak and present a slide show on “The Mills of the Massabesic WaterShed”. Please join us and learn about this important and interesting time in Auburn’s History.
The presentation will be held at the Auburn Historical Association’s meeting room (downstairs in the back of the building). For more information, contact us at info@auburnhistorical.org or visit our event section on the Auburn Historical Association’s Facebook page.
Pen and ink by Walt St. Clair for the Auburn Historical Association, 1995
March 2022 - Spring Plant Sale!
The Auburn Historical Association will be selling hanging plants just before Mother’s Day. Delivery will be made to your home. If you are interested in making a purchase, the cost is $30 for the first one and $25 for every one thereafter. Pre-order sales only.
If you would like to order, please send the following information to info@auburnhistorical.org
1. Name and address;
2. Email and telephone number
3. Number of plants
Payment is due on delivery. Thank you for supporting the Auburn Historical Association!