Exciting Upcoming Event You Won't Want to Miss! Join us on May 20th at the Wolfeboro Public Library for a 250th Special Event Lecture presented by the NH Historical Society and the Humanities to Go!
- Elizabeth Shannon
- May 1
- 1 min read
The season ahead promises a lineup of events that offer something for everyone. Whether you enjoy music, culture, food, or outdoor activities, there are plenty of opportunities to explore new experiences and create lasting memories.
Join us on May 20th as we begin the Grand Celebration of the 250th Anniversary of the USA!
Lecture to be held at the Wolfeboro Public Library from 6-7 in the Beaver Room.
259 South Main Street, Wolfeboro, NH 03894
History Brings Communities Together
Redcoats & Rebels: New Hampshire and the American Revolution
Presenter: Mary Adams
New Hampshire often gets overlooked in the narrative of the American Revolution, overshadowed by its noisy neighbor to the south. Nowadays, few people know about Paul Revere’s first ride, which was to Portsmouth in December 1774 to warn the patriots that the British were coming to reinforce Fort William and Mary, five months before the Redcoats marched on Concord and Lexington. Nor do they know that two-thirds of the troops at the Battle of Bunker Hill were from New Hampshire. Most people are also unaware that New Hampshire’s Provincial Congress adopted the first state constitution in January 1776, making no mention of royal authority and essentially declaring independence from Great Britain six months before anyone else. And this is just the beginning of New Hampshire’s revolutionary story. This program is presented as part of the New Hampshire Historical Society's celebration of America's 250th.
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