The Brigade Lecture Series is a monthly lecture series that is free and open to the public. Programs are typically held at 2pm on Wednesdays each month May through October (unless otherwise noted) at the Pierce Manse, 14 Horseshoe Pond Land, Concord, NH. Seating is limited.
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Presented by Kent Ebenhardt, Chief Engineer, VA Manchester Healthcare System
Once a hospital for military veterans, today the building serves out-patient needs of New Hampshire’s military veterans. Necessarily, the building itself has changed along with its mission and attendees will enjoy learning how the facility has evolved over the years. Today, the expansion of both the VAMC and of its role in caring for patients is a testament to the country’s love and appreciation for those who have served in uniform.
Presented by Matt Fisk, Educator and Principal of Bow High School.
2024 is another presidential election year in the United States. Tuning into the news today you would think that the animosity between political parties and candidates is at an all-time high. Yet, history reveals that mud slinging and dirty campaign tactics are as old as the republic itself. For instance, during the 1800 Presidential campaign between Adams and Jefferson, Jefferson's camp said of Adams " (he has a) hideous hermaphroditical character, which has neither the force and firmness of a man, nor the gentleness and sensibility of a woman" to which the Adams camp responded that Jefferson was "one of the most detestable of mankind." This talk will look at some of the more interesting presidential campaigns of the past as we draw comparisons to modern times.
Nevers First Regiment Band Concert on the Lawn. Bring a chair. Rain canels.
Nevers’ Second Regiment Band is the Capitol City’s professional community band, dedicated to bringing an annual series of summer concerts to the greater Concord area and throughout the state. Its compound name derives from its military affiliation with the Second Regiment of the New Hampshire National Guard in the late 1800’s and direction for more than half a century by Claremont cornetist, Arthur Nevers. The band also has links to the Civil War Band of 1861 that accompanied the Third New Hampshire Regiment to Hilton Head, South Carolina. Throughout its years of service, Nevers’ Band has remained a professional civilian community band, but its military origins have always flavored its history and traditions.
Kim Chandler—Educator, author, amateur genealogist, photographer.
*Sponsored by NH Humanities
Presented by Phyllis M. C. Gagnon, Freelance writer, editor, author, Pierce Manse docent, and Brigade Board Member.
Presented by Erica McAvoy, Executive Director, Moffatt-Ladd House and Garden
A graveside wreath laying will commemorate President Franklin Pierce’s 218th birthday in Old North Cemetery in Concord, New Hampshire. The wreath is sent annually from the White House and commemorates the president’s date of birth and contributions serving in the country’s highest office. Members of the New Hampshire National Guard and the Pierce Brigade will lay the wreath, present the colors and a salute. Old North Cemetery is located at 141 North State Street in Concord, NH. A reception will follow at the Pierce Manse.
This ceremony coincides with others across the USA remembering the service of all veterans with a Christmas wreath previously placed at each grave.
Volunteers wishing to assist in the placement of wreaths on veteran’s graves are invited to join the Pierce Brigade on Friday, December 13 at 9:30am in Old North Cemetery, which is located at 141 North State Street in Concord, NH.
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