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.)

May 19- Contra/Square Dance Traditions

Adam Boyce will present "Sprightly Steps: New Hampshire's Contra & Square Dancing Traditions"  If you would rather dance than eat, if you hanker after live fiddle tunes, if you crave the merriment of plain old kitchen junkets, then it's time to bring you bring your two left feet to the celebration of country folks' old-time frolics.  Boyce's lecture will include French country dancing heritage along, English country dancing and the French-Canadian heritage of Vermont/New Hampshire.

Location: Laconia Public Library, Rotary Hall (located on the lower level)
Date: Monday May 19, 2008
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Admission: Free to the public
Contact: 603.527.1278

May 21- Opening of "Je t'aime Laconia"

Opening reception for "Je t'aime Laconia," an exhibition in honor of the 400th anniversary of Quebec and in celebration of French Canadian culture in the Laconia area.

May 28- PastPerfect User Group

Laconia Historical & Museum Society hosts a "PastPerfect Users Get Together" from 12-2 pm at the Laconia Public Library's auditorium.  Bring a lunch! This meeting provides a forum for sharing suggestions, thoughts, and complications about the database with our peers in an effort to help each other out.  Space limit 15 people.  RSVP  **** This meeting is for ADVANCED users.

June 16- French-Canadian Talk

Join us for a round table discussion with local residents of French-Canadian descent including Andre Paquette and Frank Binette. 

Location: Laconia Public Library, Rotary Hall (located on the lower level)
Date: Monday June 16, 2008
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Admission: Free to the public
Contact: 603.527.1278

June 24- Board Meeting

Meeting of the LHMS Board of Directors at the Laconia Public Library- 5:30

July 12- Genealogy Workshop

Learn how to trace your ancestors using local resources.  Denis Joyal, trustee of the American-Canadian Genealogical Society, will be on hand to teach you genealogy techniques, review resources available at the ACGS, and introduce you to the primary and secondary sources available for tracing your ancestors from Laconia.

Location: Laconia Public Library, Rotary Hall (located on the lower level)
Date: Saturday July 12, 2008
Time: 10:00- 12:00 p.m.
Admission: Free to LHMS members.  $10 for non members. 
Contact: 603.527.1278

July 23- PastPerfect User Group

Laconia Historical & Museum Society hosts a "PastPerfect Users Get Together" from 12-2 pm at the Laconia Public Library's auditorium.  Bring a lunch! This meeting provides a forum for sharing suggestions, thoughts, and complications about the database with our peers in an effort to help each other out.  Space limit 15 people.  RSVP

September 5- benefit concert with Josee Vachon

Josee Vachon is coming back to Laconia!! 

Tickets on sale soon.

LHMS is hosting a special benefit concert to celebate the 400th anniversary of Quebec and raise funds to support its educational programs and exhibit series. 

BIO: Born in Quebec and raised in Maine, Josée Vachon shares her Franco-American culture through traditional and contemporary folksongs from Quebec and Acadie as well as original songs. Her warm, distinct voice accompanied by the guitar and occasional piano, unrelenting foot percussion and spoons, as well as her engaging personality have captured the hearts of many audiences throughout New England and Canada for over 25 years.

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