Program – Covered Bridges near Cornish, Past & Present
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, including the Cornish-Windsor, Blacksmith Shop, Dingleton Hill, and Blow-Me-Down Bridges.…
The Bridgewright James F. Tasker
James Tasker was my cousin. Well, sort of. Technically, he was my second cousin, six times removed. Our common ancestor, William Tasker, was born in England around 1655. He was one of New Hampshire’s earliest settlers, arriving in Dover in 1675. The Taskers settled throughout the seacoast area. James Frederick Tasker was born about…
