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Have you ever wondered why Peterborough has a road named the Old Street Road? At this Lunch and Learn program, we will take a “virtual walking tour” of Old Street Road to explore the origin of its unusual name and … Continue reading
The Monadnock Center for History and Culture is excited to partner with the Peterborough Town Library in hosting author Christine Halvorson for a special workshop, “Spinning Gold: Shaping Your Family Research into Compelling Stories.” The program will be held at … Continue reading
***SOLD OUT!!!!**** Bass Hall will be filled with reels, jigs, hornpipes, waltzes, and airs when Sarah Bauhan and The Elmwood Station Band take the stage on Saturday, January 11 at 7:30 p.m. Don’t miss an evening of music from Ireland, … Continue reading
The Prescott Family invites you to ring in the New Year and celebrate First Friday at the Phoenix Mill House! Guests will enjoy warm cider and a shadow puppet play presented by the Prescott children. See how people lived and … Continue reading
Our December Hearth Cooking Saturday features Christmas fare cooked over the open fire in the Phoenix Mill House. Step away from the hustle and bustle of the holiday season to a simpler time. Join us for a day of cooking … Continue reading
Learn the stories of immigrant families who left their homelands to make a new life in the Monadnock Region in this special exhibit at the Monadnock Center. Through images, family stories, and objects, Immigrant Stories traces the journeys and lives of immigrants … Continue reading
Come to Peterborough for two days of holiday lights and good cheer! Peterborough’s Hometown Holiday features the Holiday Trees Festival, the Lantern Parade, and the Town Tree Lighting. Visit us in Bass Hall for homemade cookies and warm cups of … Continue reading
Traditional Thanksgiving recipes are on the menu for our November Hearth Cooking Saturday! Visit the Prescott Family in the Phoenix Mill House to learn about the history of Thanksgiving in America. Our November menu includes Carrot Soup, Biscuits with Honey … Continue reading
How delightful to be at a Celtic music session, listening to enchanting tunes from Ireland, Scotland, Shetland, Cape Breton, and of course our own Celtic-influenced New England music. Part of the magic of such a session is the intuitive interaction between … Continue reading
New Hampshire’s favorite fall fruit is on the menu for our October Hearth Cooking Saturday. Stop by the Phoenix Mill House to sample apple recipes prepared over the open hearth and learn about life in a 1830s mill village from … Continue reading