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 15- Coca-Cola and WWII

Monday, March 15, 2010- Guest speaker and director of the Wright Museum Mark Foynes will present “Coke Goes to War: a nostalgic look at the ads of World War II” at the Laconia Public Library at 7:00 p.m..  By 1941, Coke was bottled in 44 countries. With the entry of the U.S. into the war, Coke built an additional 64 plants to ensure that American servicemen could have a little taste of home. This illustrated slide show will explore how Coke’s advertising helped position the company as one of the preeminent backers of the war effort.  

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.  

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.