Covered Bridges of New Hampshire

Course - Lost Covered Bridges of the Seacoast
2025-04-28 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Private Event
New Hampshire once had over 350 covered bridges. The Seacoast Area had several covered bridges along its landscape from the mid-1800s until the last one was destroyed by arson in 1981. Join our presenter as she discusses the history of these lost bridges and provides an overview of the remaining historic covered bridges in New Hampshire, including the preservation efforts that are in place to ensure those bridges remain.
This course is offered through OLLI at UNH.

Program - Covered Bridges near Walpole, Past & Present
2025-05-06 | Private Event
New Hampshire is home to over sixty-one covered bridges, 46 of which are over a century old. Join Kim as she presents an overview of these bridges and shares information on the Walpole area covered bridges that have been lost to time. This program includes an overview of historic preservation efforts to save these historic landmarks and resources to start your own journey of discovering New Hampshire’s covered bridges.
This is a private event hosted by the Walpole Historical Society.

Program - Covered Bridges near Belmont, Past & Present
2025-05-13 19:00 - 20:00 | Belmont Mill, 14 Mill St, Belmont, NH, 03220
New Hampshire is home to over sixty-one covered bridges, 46 of which are over a century old. Join Kim as she presents an overview of these bridges and shares information on the Belmont area covered bridges that have been lost to time. This program includes an overview of historic preservation efforts to save these historic landmarks and resources to start your own journey of discovering New Hampshire’s covered bridges.
Following the presentation, Kim will be available to sign copies of Covered Bridges of New Hampshire. This program is hosted by the Belmont Historical Society and made possible by a grant from New Hampshire Humanities. The program is open to the public.

Program - Covered Bridges near Milton, Past & Present
2025-08-06 18:00 - 19:00 | Milton Legion Building, 8 Steeple Street, Milton, NH
New Hampshire is home to over sixty-one covered bridges, 46 of which are over a century old. Join Kim as she presents an overview of these bridges and shares information on the Milton area covered bridges that have been lost to time. This program includes an overview of historic preservation efforts to save these historic landmarks and resources to start your own journey of discovering New Hampshire’s covered bridges.
Following the presentation, Kim will be available to sign copies of Covered Bridges of New Hampshire. This program is hosted by the Milton Historical Society and is open to the public.

Program - Covered Bridges near Conway, Past & Present
2025-08-12 19:00 - 20:00 | Conway Historical Society, 111 Main Street, Conway, NH, 03818
New Hampshire is home to over sixty-one covered bridges, 46 of which are over a century old. Join Kim as she presents an overview of these bridges and shares information on the Conway area covered bridges that have been lost to time. Learn the rich histories of the existing covered bridges in the greater Conway Area – Saco River, Swift River, Stoney Morrell, Bartlett, Jackson, and Albany Bridges. This program includes an overview of historic preservation efforts to save these historic landmarks and resources to start your own journey of discovering New Hampshire’s covered bridges.
Following the presentation, Kim will be available to sign copies of Covered Bridges of New Hampshire. This program is hosted by the Conway Historical Society and is open to the public.

Program - Covered Bridges near Grantham, Past & Present
2025-08-14 | Private Event
This is a private event hosted by the Country Squires.

Program - Covered Bridges near Moultonborough, Past & Present
2025-09-09 18:00 - 19:00 | Moultonborough Public Library, 4 Holland St, Moultonborough, NH, 03254
New Hampshire is home to over sixty-one covered bridges, 46 of which are over a century old. Join Kim as she presents an overview of these bridges and shares information on the Moultonborough area covered bridges that have been lost to time. This program includes an overview of historic preservation efforts to save these historic landmarks and resources to start your own journey of discovering New Hampshire’s covered bridges.
Following the presentation, Kim will be available to sign copies of Covered Bridges of New Hampshire. This program is hosted by the Moultonborough Public Library and made possible by a grant from New Hampshire Humanities. The program is open to the public.

Program - Covered Bridges near New Ipswich, Past & Present
2025-09-14 14:00 - 15:00 | Barrett House Barn, 79 Main Street, New Ipswich, NH, 03071, United States
New Hampshire is home to over sixty-one covered bridges, 46 of which are over a century old. Join Kim as she presents an overview of these bridges and shares information on the New Ipswich area covered bridges that have been lost to time. This program includes an overview of historic preservation efforts to save these historic landmarks and resources to start your own journey of discovering New Hampshire’s covered bridges.
Following the presentation, Kim will be available to sign copies of Covered Bridges of New Hampshire. This program is hosted by the New Ipswich Historical Society and made possible by a grant from New Hampshire Humanities. The program is open to the public.

Program - Covered Bridges near Sandown, Past & Present
2025-10-04 13:00 - 14:00 | Sandown Town Hall, 320 Main Street, Sandown, NH, 03873
New Hampshire is home to over sixty-one covered bridges, 46 of which are over a century old. Join Kim as she presents an overview of these bridges and shares information on the Sandown area covered bridges that have been lost to time. This program includes an overview of historic preservation efforts to save these historic landmarks and resources to start your own journey of discovering New Hampshire’s covered bridges.
Following the presentation, Kim will be available to sign copies of Covered Bridges of New Hampshire. This program is hosted by the Sandown Heritage Commission and is open to the public.

Course - Covered Bridges near Manchester, Past & Present
2025-10-08 16:00 - 17:00 | Private Event
New Hampshire boasts more than 61 covered bridges, 46 of which have stood for over 100 years. In this informative program, author Kim Varney Chandler offers a rich overview of these historic structures, sharing their stories and architectural significance. The presentation includes a special segment on covered bridges in the Manchester area that have disappeared over time.
Attendees will also learn about statewide preservation efforts and discover how to begin their own journey exploring these iconic landmarks.
After the presentation, Kim will be available to sign copies of her book, Covered Bridges of New Hampshire.
This course is offered through OLLI at the University of New Hampshire.

Program - Covered Bridges near Exeter, Past & Present
2025-10-23 19:00 - 20:00 | Private Event
This is a private event for the RiverWoods at Exeter community.

Program - Covered Bridges near Marlborough, Past & Present
2025-10-29 19:00 - 20:00 | Marlborough Community House, 160 Main Street, Marlborough, NH, 03455, United States
New Hampshire is home to over sixty-one covered bridges, 46 of which are over a century old. Join Kim as she presents an overview of these bridges and shares information on the Marlborough area covered bridges that have been lost to time. This program includes an overview of historic preservation efforts to save these historic landmarks and resources to start your own journey of discovering New Hampshire’s covered bridges.
Following the presentation, Kim will be available to sign copies of Covered Bridges of New Hampshire. This program is hosted by the Marlborough Historical Society and made possible by a grant from New Hampshire Humanities. The program is open to the public.

Program - Covered Bridges near Wilton, Past & Present
2025-11-20 19:00 - 20:00 | Wilton Town Hall, 42 Main Street, Wilton, NH, 03086, United States
New Hampshire is home to over sixty-one covered bridges, 46 of which are over a century old. Join Kim as she presents an overview of these bridges and shares information on the Wilton area covered bridges that have been lost to time. Learn the rich history of Wilton’s existing covered bridge and the efforts in place to save it. This program includes an overview of historic preservation efforts to save these historic landmarks and resources to start your own journey of discovering New Hampshire’s covered bridges.
Following the presentation, Kim will be available to sign copies of Covered Bridges of New Hampshire. The program is hosted by the Wilton Heritage Commission and is open to the public.

Program - Covered Bridges near Fremont, Past & Present
2026-02-24 19:00 - 20:00 | Fremont Public Library, 7 Jackie Bernier Dr, Fremont, NH, 03044
New Hampshire is home to more than 61 covered bridges, 46 of which have stood for over a century. In this engaging program, author and historian Kim presents an overview of these remarkable structures, with a special focus on the covered bridges that once existed in the Fremont area but have since been lost to time.
The presentation also highlights historic preservation efforts aimed at protecting these unique landmarks, along with resources to help visitors begin their own exploration of New Hampshire’s covered bridges.
Following the program, Kim will be available to sign copies of her book, Covered Bridges of New Hampshire.
This event is hosted by the Fremont Historical Society and made possible by a grant from New Hampshire Humanities. Free and open to the public.

Program - Covered Bridges Near Nashua, Past & Present
2026-02-25 14:00 - 15:00 | Private Event
This is a private event for Langdon Place of Nashua.

Course - Covered Bridges near Conway, Past & Present
2026-02-26 10:30 - 12:30 | Private Event
New Hampshire is home to more than sixty-one covered bridges, forty-six of which are over a century old. This program highlights the beauty and history of these cultural landmarks with a special focus on Conway-area bridges lost to time. Participants will also learn about ongoing preservation efforts and how to explore the state’s covered bridges on their own.
This course is offered through OLLI at UNH.

Program - Covered Bridges of New Hampshire
2026-03-08 13:30 - 14:30 | Private Event
This is a private event for the Elizabeth G. Blake Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution in Keene.

Program - Covered Bridges near Boscawen, Past & Present
2026-04-13 18:30 - 19:30 | Boscawen Public Library, 116 North Main St, Boscawen, NH, 03303, United States
New Hampshire is home to more than 61 covered bridges, 46 of which have stood for over a century. In this engaging program, author and historian Kim presents an overview of these remarkable structures, with a special focus on the covered bridges that once stood near Boscawen.
The presentation also highlights historic preservation efforts aimed at protecting these unique landmarks, along with resources to help visitors begin their own exploration of New Hampshire’s covered bridges.
Following the program, Kim will be available to sign copies of her book, Covered Bridges of New Hampshire.
This event is hosted by the Boscawen Public Library, and is free and open to the public.

Program - Covered Bridges near Cornish, Past & Present
2026-09-08 19:00 - 20:00 | TBA
New Hampshire is home to more than 61 covered bridges, 46 of which have stood for over a century. In this engaging program, author and historian Kim presents an overview of these remarkable structures, with a special focus on the covered bridges in Cornish.
The presentation also highlights historic preservation efforts aimed at protecting these unique landmarks, along with resources to help visitors begin their own exploration of New Hampshire’s covered bridges.
Following the program, Kim will be available to sign copies of her book, Covered Bridges of New Hampshire.
This event is hosted by the Cornish Historical Society, and is free and open to the public.
