Events at the Pierce Manse
BRIGADE LECTURE SERIES & SPECIAL EVENTS
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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Wednesday, May 27: "Saving the General's House"
Trish Jackson, Chapter Regent, DAR Molly Stark Chapter
The presentation will feature a colorful and informative slide presentation of the process undertaken by the Molly Stark Chapter, DAR, to save the boyhood home of General John Stark. The historic structure was scheduled for demolition due to the state’s highway construction project when the group intervened, acquired the building and moved it to its current location in 1968.
Saturday, June 20: "Liberty & Legacy" Civic Saturday Social Open House, 1-6pm
Celebrate America's 250 & Concord's 300 at this neighborhood block party!
HOSTED BY: Concord Historical Society
IN CONJUNCTION WITH: Kimball Jenkins, Concordia Lutheran Church & Pierce Manse
Wednesday, June 24: "The New Hampshire Colonial Militia Man of 1774-1776"
Doug Wood, Past President, NH Sons of the American Revolution
July Concert on the Lawn and Open House, July 16
7pm: Nevers’ Band Concert on the Lawn at the Pierce Manse. Bring a chair. Rain date July 17.
5:30-6:30pm: Ice cream social and open house.
Wednesday, August 26: "General John Stark—NH’s Hero"
Matt Labbe, Principal Investigator, Monadnock Archaeological Consulting, LLC
Wednesday, September 23: "Henry Dearborn—From Captain to Cabinet Secretary"
George Morrison, Educator
In this presentation, George Morrison explores the life and career of Henry Dearborn, born in North Hampton, New Hampshire in 1751. He began his career as a young doctor before joining the the Contintental Army, where he served for over eight years. Post-war he served two terms in Congress, later as a cabinet secretary, and was, before retiring in 1824, President Monroe’s Minister to Portugal. But in 1818 he found himself in the middle of a controversy that would extend to 1843. Would you rather be elected governor, or insist on telling the truth?
This program is sponsored by NH Humanities.
Wednesday, October 28: "Paul Revere and the Paul Revere House"
Tegan Kehoe, Research & Adult Programs Director, Paul Revere Memorial Association
SPECIAL EVENT: Tuesday, November 24, 10am - Official Remembrance of Franklin Pierce
A graveside wreath laying will commemorate President Franklin Pierce’s 222nd 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.