Podcast Episode Fifteen – The Slate Covered Bridge Committee with Francis W. Faulkner, Jr.
Kim interviews Francis Faulkner, Jr. of Swanzey, about his involvement in fundraising efforts to rebuild the Slate Bridge after it was destroyed by arson in 1993. Francis shares the many layers of funding through the process of town meeting and the community connection to covered bridges in Swanzey.
Program – Covered Bridges of the Monadnock Region
Private EventNestled in the southwest corner of the state, the Monadnock Region is home to seven covered bridges. Kim will present the rich histories of Winchester’s two bridges, the Ashuelot and the Coombs, as well as Swanzey’s four covered bridges, the Thompson, Slate, Carlton, and Sawyer’s Crossing. This is a closed event hosted by the Ashuelot...
Podcast Episode Sixteen – The Poet John Greenleaf Whittier with Kaleigh Paré Shaughnessy
Kim talks with Kaleigh Paré Shaughnessy, Executive Director of the John Greenleaf Whittier Birthplace, about the namesake of the Whittier Bridge in Ossipee. Kaleigh tells us the story of how a young Massachusetts poet transitioned from a fierce abolitionist to one of America’s most beloved fireside poets, and how his name became attached to a...
Program – Covered Bridges of New Hampshire
Bedford Town Hall 70 Bedford Center Road, Bedford, New HampshireNew 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 Bedford area covered bridges that have been lost to time. Following the program, Kim will be available...
Program – Covered Bridges near New Boston, Past & Present
Whipple Free Library 67 Mont Vernon Rd, New Boston, NHNew 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 New Boston area covered bridges that have been lost to time. Following the program, Kim will be...
Program – Covered Bridges of New Hampshire
Hooksett Public Library 31 Mt. St. Mary's Way, Hooksett, NHNew 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 Hooksett area covered bridges that have been lost to time. Following the program, Kim will be available...
Program – Covered Bridges of New Hampshire
Camp Morgan Lodge 339 Millen Pond Road, Washington, NH, United StatesNew Hampshire was once home to over 340 covered bridges. Today there are about seventy authentic covered bridges, forty-six of which are over a century old. Join Kim to hear about what happened to our covered bridges and the preservation efforts that both saved and continue to preserve our historic bridges. This event is hosted...
Program – Covered Bridges near Bartlett, Past and Present
Bartlett Congregational Church Albany Ave., Bartlett, NH, United StatesJoin Kim as she presents an overview of the historic covered bridges in the Bartlett 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 the Bartlett Historical Society...
Bridge Tour – Rowell Bridge
Rowell BridgeWest Hopkinton's Rowell Bridge was built in 1853 by H. Childs & Co. Brothers Horace, Enoch, and Warren had a significant influence on covered bridge building in New Hampshire. Kim will share the rich history of the Rowell Bridge from its beginnings to the present day. This program is a private event with a handful...
Program – Covered Bridges Near Greenfield, Past & Present
Greenfield Historical Society 828 Forest Road, Greenfield, NHKim will share historical information on the covered bridges surrounding the Greenfield area, past and present. In addition to an in-depth history of the County Bridge, Kim will share information on the lost covered bridges in Hancock, Greenfield, and Bennington. This event is hosted by the Greenfield Historical Society and is open to the public.
Book Sales – Hancock Farmers and Artisans Market
Hancock Town Common Main Street, Hancock, NHVisit with Kim at the Hancock Farmers and Artisans Market on Thursday, June 29, from 4-7. Purchase signed copies of Covered Bridges of New Hampshire direct from the author as well as matted photographs, note cards, and novelty items. The Hancock Farmers and Artisans Market features homemade goods from the area - be sure to...
Program – Covered Bridges of New Hampshire
Private EventNew 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. This is a private event hosted by RiverMead.