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Postponed – Book Launch Celebration

Harris Center for Conservation Education 83 King's Highway, Hancock, NH, United States

This event is POSTPONED. Due to the incoming weather, and that Kim is under the weather, this event is postponed. Stay tuned for information about a spring event with the Harris Center. In the meantime, Kim will be at the HSCC on November 30 and at the Hancock Library on December 15. Thank you! Covered...

Book Sales – ConVal Craft Fair

ConVal High School 184 Hancock Road, Peterborough, NH, United States

Visit with Kim at the ConVal Regional High School Fall and Holiday Craft Fair on Saturday, November 19, 2022, from 9 am to 2 pm.  Purchase signed copies of Covered Bridges of New Hampshire direct from the author as well as matted photographs and novelty items. This event is a fundraiser for the ConVal Class...

Podcast Episode Six – The Paddleford Truss with Bob Durfee

Kim interviews engineer Bob Durfee of DuBois & King about bridgewright Peter Paddleford and his unique truss design. Learn why even though it was never patented, the Paddleford truss dominated covered bridge construction in northern New England for many years. Today there are only 22 Paddleford covered bridges left in New England.

Program – Covered Bridges of the Monadnock Region

Historical Society of Cheshire County 246 Main St, Keene, NH, United States

Nestled 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 event is hosted by the Historical Society of...

Program & Book Signing – Covered Bridges of New Hampshire

Rochester Public Library 65 S Main Street, Rochester, NH, United States

The City of Rochester was once home to three covered bridges and there were at least eleven covered bridges in Strafford County. Join Kim as she talks about the history of these lost bridges and shares an overview of the remaining historic covered bridges in New Hampshire.  Following the program, Kim will be available to...

Podcast Episode Eight – The Bath Bridge Rehabilitation with Sean James

Kim interviews engineer Sean James, Senior Vice President at Hoyle, Tanner & Associates in Manchester, about the 2014, twenty-one-month-long rehabilitation of the Bath Bridge in Bath, New Hampshire. Sean walks us through the process of carrying out a $2 million project on a 375’ covered bridge and shares some interesting stories he learned along the...

Program – Covered Bridges of New Hampshire

Amherst Town Library 14 Main Street, Amherst, NH, United States

Kim will share historical information on the covered bridges surrounding the Amherst area, past and present. Join Kim as she talks about the history of the lost bridges and shares an overview of the remaining historic covered bridges in New Hampshire.  Following the program, Kim will be available to sign copies of Covered Bridges of New Hampshire. ...

Podcast Episode Nine- The Durgins of Sandwich with Jim Mykland

Kim interviews Sandwich Historical Society Director Jim Mykland about the Durgin family of Sandwich and their namesake covered bridge. Learn about the Durgin's influence on the political climate of Sandwich in the mid-nineteenth century as well as their role in the Underground Railroad.

Program – Covered Bridges near Hancock, Past and Present

Hancock Library 25 Main St, Hancock, NH, United States

Kim will share historical information on the covered bridges surrounding the Hancock 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.  Hosted by the Hancock Town Library.

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