The Contoocook River originates at its namesake lake and flows seventy-one miles in a uniquely northward direction until it empties into the Merrimack River. At one time, twenty-one covered bridges spanned the Contoocook; today, only four remain. National Society for the Preservation of Covered Bridges President Bill Caswell and author of Covered Bridges of New […]
Built in 1889, the Contoocook Railroad Bridge is the oldest surviving covered railroad bridge in the world and is one of four covered bridges remaining along the Contoocook River. Join National Society for the Preservation of Covered Bridges President Bill Caswell and Kim Varney Chandler for an interactive tour of this historic double-town lattice truss […]
Join Kim as she speaks about her book, Covered Bridges of New Hampshire, and her experiences as an author as part of the Warner Historical Society’s Tory Hill Authors Series. Advanced tickets are required through this link. The Warner Historical Society’s Tory Hill Authors Series takes place Saturday evenings at 7pm at the Warner Town […]
Kim will share the rich history of the Whittier Covered Bridge in Ossipee. Built around 1870, presumably by Jacob Berry, the covered bridge is one of twenty-two Paddleford truss bridges remaining in the world. This historic 133′ covered bridge has been saved from demolition more than once and remains an integral part of the Ossipee […]
At 375′, the Bath Bridge is the longest covered bridge completely within the state of New Hampshire. Built in 1832, the Bath Bridge has a long history as well. Bath artist Craig Pursley will take us on a tour of the historic covered bridge and bring its colorful history to life. The program will begin […]
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 the historic covered bridges in the Granite State and the preservation efforts that ensure their survival. Guests will also learn about the Nottingham area covered bridges that have been lost […]
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 the historic covered bridges in the Granite State and shares information on the Manchester area covered bridges that have been lost to time. Following the program, Kim will be available […]
Join Kim as she presents an overview of the historic covered bridges in the Great North Woods and shares information on the area covered bridges that have been lost to time. Following the program, Kim will be available to sign copies of Covered Bridges of New Hampshire. This event is sponsored by the Colebrook Historical […]
The greater Lempster area was once home to over twenty covered bridges; today only three remain. Join Kim as she shares the rich history of the lost covered bridges and the remaining Corbin, Pier, and Wrights bridges. Following the program, Kim will be available to sign copies of Covered Bridges of New Hampshire. This event […]
Join Kim as she presents an overview of the historic covered bridges in the Freedom area and shares information on the area covered bridges that have been lost to time. Following the program, Kim will be available to sign copies of Covered Bridges of New Hampshire. This event is sponsored by Camp Calumet and is […]
New Hampshire is home to over sixty-one covered bridges, 46 of which are over a century old. The Monadnock area is fortunate to have seven historic covered bridges. Join Kim as she presents an overview of these bridges and shares information on the Monadnock area covered bridges that have been lost to time. This program […]
Kim talks with lifelong Swanzey resident Lee Dunham about the namesake of the Thompson covered bridge. Lee walks us through the exciting life of actor and playwright Denman Thompson and his production, The Old Homestead; and how integral the play has been to the town of Swanzey for over a hundred years.