Great North Woods Center for the Arts

06/18/2026

Visiting the North Country? SUPPORT THE GNWCA with the Round-Up program at LaPerle's IGA in Colebrook. When you shop between June 19-June 25, round up your cents to support the GNWCA!
We would SO greatly appreciate your help with our fundraising.
These grounds have welcomed visitors for 200 years--we are working hard to continue this well into the future!

06/10/2026

Volunteers have been in and out over the past three weeks. We want to make sure to give a huge shout out for all their help at the GNWCA!!!!

06/08/2026

A Place of History and Community
The Great North Woods Center for the Arts occupies one of northern New Hampshire's most unique historic properties. The site has served as the Parsons Family Farm, a seminary, and the Shrine of Our Lady of Grace. We are conveniently located at 1993 US Rte. 3 in Columbia, New Hampshire. Plenty of parking!
Visit our website at gnwca.org.
Coming up: The annual Great North Woods Music Day!
FREE ADMISSION--1 p.m. until ???
Summer picnic dinners for sale!
11 Performance times - 25 Performers!
Bring a lawn chair or blanket - join us around back at the Shell in the Amphitheater!

06/02/2026

Join us for a Forensic Science Camp for ages 10 and over on Thursday, Aug. 6, from 10 am-2 pm at the Great North Woods Center for the Arts!
Solve a crime using Science!
Once again our friends at Operation Coos Cares is planning a wonderful day for area children and families. This FREE event promises to be a fun day with lots of learning!
Pizza and snacks will all be provided. Just bring yourselves in for a summer day of Forensic Science Camp!
All information is provided on the attached poster.

05/31/2026

05/27/2026

Last chance to get your tickets for this world-class show, coming to you from Ireland!
Bernadette Morris and her group will be performing at the Great North Woods Center for the Arts, 1993 US Rte. 3, Columbia, NH
May 29, Starting at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6.
$20 per person ($10 ages 10-18)
Tickets are online at gnwca.org, or at the door on the night of the concert.

05/19/2026

This lovely lady with the beautiful voice and her group are coming from Ireland to the GNWCA on May 29 at 7 pm!!!! We hope you are there too!

Mo Ghile Mear Bernadette Morris recorded in Conway Mill in Belfast

05/07/2026

Auctioneer Blakely Jenkins II is holding an Antique Discovery auction at the GNWCA on May 17--and the GNWCA is offering up a great menu of food stuffs for sale. A perfect New England day! We hope you can come visit.