Effingham Historical Society NH

08/07/2026

This coming Saturday, we will participate in the Effingham Street Fair, from 9am - 1pm. We'll have a table on the Street, and we will be serving Ice Cream Sundaes in our museum building. There's a lovely little wooded walkway from the Street Fair to the Sundaes; if that's mystery to you, just ask someone. They'll point it out.

It's the time of year when most people renew their annual membership. Won't you please do that now? It's just $10 per person to support a great cause.

Join us for Ice Cream Sundaes, 10a to 1p. And for the Wild Animal presentation at 1pm.

07/01/2026

PIE & CRAFT SALE: On July 4th, there will be the annual Pie Sale and Craft Fair on the side lawn of Bill Taylor’s, Ye Olde Sale Shoppe from 9am to 2pm. (No sales before 9am). All profits go to upkeep of an iconic historic building, the 1892 South Effingham Church. The South Effingham West Parsonsfield Citizen's Organization sends their Thanks in advance for your support.

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06/08/2026

Please join us for an evening of fun, food, and camaraderie. There will be pasta with meat sauce, salad, homemade tuscan bread, and dessert, served family style. There will be a 50/50 raffle, too.

What: Italian Dinner
When: Wednesday, June 17th, 5pm - 7pm
Where: Effingham Historical Society
1014 Province Lake Road (Rte 153)
Cost: $10 for members, $12 for non-members

Enjoy a good meal while supporting the restoration of our historic property.
Please consider an annual membership .... just $10 per person.

We hope you will attend.

06/02/2026

Join us and the Effingham Historic District and Heritage Commission on Saturday, June 27, 2026 at 2pm. Mary Adams, from the New Hampshire Historical Society, will tell us many interesting anecdotes about New Hampshire's revolutionary story.

05/11/2026

Dear Everyone --

Please join us for our upcoming program on Friday, May 15 at 7pm.

Bob Cottrell will present Colony to Country. He will focus on local life during the transition before and after the American Revolution. This year, we are celebrating the 250th anniversary of the birth of America, the year Congress adopted our Declaration of Independence.

Light refreshments will follow the program. There is no charge for our program, but donations are very helpful and so gratefully accepted.

We hope you will join us for this interesting evening.

03/30/2026

Dear Everyone --

Please join us for our upcoming program on Friday, April 17 at 7pm.

Rick Davidson and Bill Thompson will speak with us about their hot-off-the-press, Volume II book,
Buried New Hampshire: Graveyards Have Stories to Tell, Volume II

Can you imagine what additional stories lie behind the old graves all around us? These authors know .... they told us about some of them last summer .... and they'll tell us even more this month.

Light refreshments will follow the program. There is no charge for our program, but donations into the jar are very helpful and so gratefully accepted.

We hope you will join us for this interesting evening.

Effingham Historical Society
1014 Province Lake Road (Rte 153), Effingham, NH 03882

03/14/2026

HISTORICAL PROGRAM: Saturday, March 21, 3pm @ Freedom Town Hall.
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Celebrate the 250th anniversary of our country with the Freedom Public Library, the Freedom Historical Society, and the Effingham Historical Society who are partnering to present a special community screening and discussion of “The Spirit of Service”, a 30-minute excerpt from The American Revolution, the acclaimed documentary by Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein, and David Schmidt. Made possible with support from PBS and WETA, “The Spirit of Service” explores the vital roles played by colonists during the American Revolution, highlighting acts of service beyond military participation.

After the video screening, a facilitated discussion with audience participation will be led by Freedom resident John Mackey, Chair of Social Sciences Division and Master Lecturer, College of General Studies, Boston University. Learn also about New Hampshire’s special connections to the American Revolution.

The program is free and will be held at the Freedom Town Hall, 16 Elm Street starting at 3 PM on Saturday March 21. Light refreshments and community conversation will follow. Throughout the year, the Freedom Historical Society will be celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States with special programs to ensure that New Hampshire’s rich heritage remains a vital part of our history.

02/17/2026

February Program, "Tis the Season … Celebrating Winter Traditions"

For thousands of years people have celebrated winter to lift their spirits during the darkest, coldest, hardest time of the year. At the same time, they also adapted their traditional labor to the seasons and the weather. This program focuses on the many ways New Englanders balanced work and play over the years and includes such topics as sleigh rides, ice harvesting, snow rolling, winter logging, ice climbing, and snowshoeing. The program will consist of powerpoint slides and a small display of winter related tools and equipment for that “hands on experience.”

Please join us this coming Friday, February 20th, at 7pm at Effingham Historical Society.

Light refreshments will be served.

12/10/2025

Dear Members and Friends of Effingham Historical Society --

You are cordially invited to a potluck dinner and an old-fashioned Yankee Gift Swap (maximum $10 per gift) at Effingham Historical Society. Everyone, please bring one of your favorite potluck dishes to share.

The party will take place on Friday, December 19 at 6pm. Members are free. Non-members are welcome for a $10 fee, or you may wish to apply that payment to a $10 annual individual membership!

We hope you will join us.