Laconia Historical and Museum Society
bringing the history of Laconia into the 21st century
Programs on TV
LHMS programs are available on Channel 25 MetroCast Cablevision: (Air times: Wednesdays at 9 p.m. and continues Thursdays at 4 a.m. and 1 p.m., Fridays at 9 a.m., Saturdays at 2 p.m. and Tuesdays at 1 a.m. and 8 a.m.)
March 23- Opening Reception of Fire!Fire!
Laconia Historical's new exhibition "Fire! Fire!" is now on view at the Laconia Public Library through the end of April. The public is invited to attend a special opening reception of the show on Tuesday, March 23rd between 6:30 and 7:30pm. Come celebrate your local firefighters and meet some of the department staff who curated the exhibit.
April 19- History of the Laconia Fire Department
On Monday, April 19th at 7pm at the Laconia Public Library, Fire Chief Kenneth Erickson will present a history of the Laconia Fire Department to accompany the department's current exhibit "Fire! Fire!" on view at the library through the end of April. May 10- Film Premier of State School documentary
On Monday May 10, Laconia Historical will premiere the film "Lost in Laconia," a history of the Laconia State School. Film will be shown at the Laconia Middle School auditorium. Tickets go on sale the first week of April.
Photo: photograph from the Laconia State School collection at the NH Department of Records and Archives
May 19- The Music of Laconia
On Monday, May 19th at 7pm, Laconia Historical invites Warren D. Huse to present a history of musical bands in Laconia. Program will be held at the Laconia Public Library at 695 Main Street. Free and open to the public. June 21- History of Baseball
Baseball historian and professional re-enactor Brian Sheehy will provide a slideshow presentation on the history of baseball in America and will talk about the formation of his nonprofit organization the Essex Base Ball Club.
Caption: Brian Sheehy and another reenactor. Photo from Essex Ball Club collection.