Covered Bridges of New Hampshire

Program - Covered Bridges near Lebanon, Past & Present
2023-10-28 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Kilton Public Library, 80 S Main St, West Lebanon, NH, 03784
Lebanon was once home to over thirty covered bridges. Today, only the 1991 Packard Hill Bridge remains. Join Kim as she talks about Lebanon’s lost covered bridges and shares the story of the newest bridge. Following the program, Kim will be available to sign copies of Covered Bridges of New Hampshire. This event is sponsored by the Lebanon Historical Society and is open to the public.

Podcast Episode Eighteen - The Prodigal Son Denman Thompson with Lee Dunham
2023-10-24
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.

Program - Covered Bridges of the Monadnock Region, Past & Present
2023-10-17 18:30 - 19:30 | Cathedral of the Pines, 10 Hale Hill Road, Rindge, New Hampshire, 03461
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 is sponsored by the Cathedral of the Pines and is open to the public.

Program - Covered Bridges of New Hampshire
2023-10-03 18:30 - 19:30 | Camp Calumet, 1090 Ossipee Lake Road, Freedom, New Hampshire, 03836
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 open to the public.

Program - Covered Bridges near Lempster, Past & Present
2023-10-01 14:00 - 15:00 | History Hall, 2 NH 2nd Turnpike, Lempster, NH, 03605
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 is sponsored by the Lempster Historical Society and supported by a grant from the New Hampshire Humanities Council. The program is open to the public.

Program - Covered Bridges near Colebrook, Past & Present
2023-09-23 14:00 - 15:00 | Tillotson Cente, 14 Carriage Lane, Colebrook, NH, 03576
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 Society and is open to the public.

Program - Covered Bridges of New Hampshire
2023-09-17 14:00 - 15:00 | 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 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 to sign copies of Covered Bridges of New Hampshire. This private event is sponsored by the Molly Stark Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution.

Program - Covered Bridges of New Hampshire
2023-09-16 13:30 - 14:30 | Nottingham Square School House, 3 Ledge Farm Road, Nottingham, NH, 03290
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 to time. Following the program, Kim will be available to sign copies of Covered Bridges of New Hampshire after the program. This presentation is hosted by the Else Cilley Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, and the Nottingham Historical Society and is open to the public.

Bridge Tour - Bath Bridge
2023-09-09 14:00 - 15:00 | Bath Historical Society, 15 Lisbon Road, Bath, NH, 03740
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 at the Bath Bridge and end at the Historical Society where Kim will sign copies of Covered Bridges of New Hampshire. Wear walking shoes! This event is hosted by the Bath Public Library and the Bath Historical Society and is open to the public.

Program - Whittier Covered Bridge
2023-08-12 14:00 - 15:00 | Masconic Lodge # 74, 535 NH-25, Ossipee, 03814
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 community. Hosted by the Ossipee Historical Society and held at the Masonic Lodge #74 in Ossipee.

Program - Tory Hill Authors Series
2023-08-05 19:00 - 20:00 | Warner Town Hall, 5 East Main Street, Warner, NH, 03278
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 Hall. Tickets are $10 per event and are available at the door and online. The speaking program is followed by a dessert reception. Books are available at the event.

We are assisted in choosing and contacting our authors by Katharine Nevins of MainStreet BookEnds of Warner. BookEnds has all of the author’s books from the 2023 Warner Historical Society Tory Hill Authors Series available for purchase in the store. and online.

Bridge Tour - Contoocook Railroad Bridge
2023-07-29 10:00 - 11:00 | Contoocook Railroad Bridge, Main Street, Hopkinton, NH, 03229
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 bridge. Participants will learn about the bridge’s 134-year history and the historic preservation efforts that saved it.
Advanced registration is required through this link.

Program - Covered Bridges of the Contoocook River
2023-07-28 19:00 - 20:00 | Harris Center for Conservation Education, 83 King's Highway, Hancock, NH, 03449, United States
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 Hampshire Kim Varney Chandler will share the history of these historic structures.
Advanced registration is required through this link.

Program - Covered Bridges of New Hampshire
2023-07-26 19:00 - 20:00 | Lake Winnipesaukee Museum, 503 Endicott Street North, Weirs, NH, 03247
Did you know New Hampshire was once home to over 300 covered bridges? Today, over sixty remain, forty-six of which are over a century old! Join author and photographer Kim Varney Chandler as she shares her research on covered bridges in the Granite State, along with some interesting facts she discovered along the way. Following the program, Kim will be available to sign copies of Covered Bridges of New Hampshire. This event is hosted by the Lake Winnipesaukee Historical Society as part of their Wednesday Summer Series and is open to the public.

Program - Covered Bridges Near Pittsburg, Past and Present
2023-07-01 13:00 - 14:00 | Pittsburg Town Hall, 1526 Main Street, Pittsburg, NH, 03592
Join Kim as she presents an overview of the historic covered bridges in the Pittsburg 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 Pittsburg Historical Society and is open to the public.

Program - Covered Bridges of New Hampshire
2023-06-30 14:30 - 15:30 | 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 the historic covered bridges in the Granite State. This is a private event hosted by RiverMead.

Book Sales - Hancock Farmers and Artisans Market
2023-06-29 16:00 - 19:00 | Hancock Town Common, Main Street, Hancock, NH, 03449
Visit 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 check it out every Thursday in the summer!

Program - Covered Bridges Near Greenfield, Past & Present
2023-06-25 14:00 - 15:00 | Greenfield Historical Society, 828 Forest Road, Greenfield, NH, 03047
Kim 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.

Bridge Tour - Rowell Bridge
2023-06-24 10:00 - 11:00 | Rowell Bridge
West 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 of advance registration spaces available. Email Kim for more information.

Program - Covered Bridges near Bartlett, Past and Present
2023-06-21 19:00 - 20:00 | Bartlett Congregational Church, Albany Ave., Bartlett, NH, 03812, United States
Join 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 and is open to the public.

Program - Covered Bridges of New Hampshire
2023-06-12 19:00 - 20:00 | Camp Morgan Lodge, 339 Millen Pond Road, Washington, NH, 03280, United States
New 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 by the Washington Historical Society and is open to the public.

Program - Covered Bridges of New Hampshire
2023-06-07 18:30 - 19:30 | Hooksett Public Library, 31 Mt. St. Mary's Way, Hooksett, NH, 03106
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 Hooksett 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 hosted by the Hooksett Public Library and is open to the public.

Program - Covered Bridges near New Boston, Past & Present
2023-05-18 18:30 - 19:30 | Whipple Free Library, 67 Mont Vernon Rd, New Boston, NH, 03070
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 New Boston 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 co-sponsored by the Whipple Free Library and the New Boston Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, and is open to the public.

Program - Covered Bridges of New Hampshire
2023-05-17 19:00 - 20:00 | Bedford Town Hall, 70 Bedford Center Road, Bedford, New Hampshire, 03110
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 Bedford 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 hosted by the Bedford Historical Society.

Podcast Episode Sixteen - The Poet John Greenleaf Whittier with Kaleigh Paré Shaughnessy
2023-05-16
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 New Hampshire covered bridge.

Program - Covered Bridges of the Monadnock Region
2023-05-13 10:30 - 11:00 | Private Event
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 is a closed event hosted by the Ashuelot Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution in Keene.

Podcast Episode Fifteen - The Slate Covered Bridge Committee with Francis W. Faulkner, Jr.
2023-05-09
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 New Hampshire
2023-05-07 12:00 - 13:00 | 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 the historic covered bridges in the Granite State. Following the program, Kim will be available to sign copies of Covered Bridges of New Hampshire. This is a private event hosted by the Cameo Club of the New Hampshire Daughters of the American Revolution.

Podcast Episode Fourteen - The Langdon Covered Bridge Association with Marilyn Stuller
2023-05-02
Kim interviews Marilyn Stuller of Langdon about her experience leading the fundraising efforts to save Langdon’s two historic covered bridges. Marilyn shares the story of the organic process that took fourteen years to complete and the value of preserving part of the tapestry of the greater Langdon community.

Program - Covered Bridges of New Hampshire
2023-04-27 18:00 - 19:00 | Kimball Library, 5 Academy Avenue, Atkinson, NH, 03811
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 Atkinson 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 hosted by the Kimball Library in Atkinson and is open to the public.
