Living History Event, Historic Hillsborough, NH
August 19 and 20, 2017
What is the Living History Event?
An action packed 2 day, 4 location event in Scenic & Historic Hillsborough, NH
The Living History Event is a weekend of stepping back in time in convincingly historic locations.
2017 marks our 9th year!
Join us for a delightful, interactive living history experience and take part in the unique history of New England. Hillsborough’s 9th Annual Living History Event in Hillsborough, NH will be held on Saturday, August 19 and Sunday, August 20, 2017.
This year’s special guest is General and President Ulysses S. Grant portrayed by Sam Grant along with Mrs. Grant (Julie Marin Grant), who will give a sidesaddle demonstration.
Interact with period artisans and the music of the 2nd South Carolina String Band, or follow a battle through the woods, watch the Cavalry charge, hear the cannons roar. Suttlers, crafters, and the blacksmith will be selling their wares, make butter and ice cream, pan for gold, use an old-fashioned laundry, press cider, sample some maple syrup, and more. We have over a dozen children and family hands-on activities.
Venture on a fantastic trip throughout Hillsborough and discover the historic villages, the Hillsborough Heritage Museum, including the Manahan-Phelps-McCulloch Photo Collection and the DAR Collection. Take a tour of the Franklin Pierce Homestead State Historic Park and tour the cemetery where President Pierce’s parents are buried on 2nd NH Turnpike. Enjoy scenic drives, take a horse-drawn wagon ride, or a self-guided stroll around the Old Historic Center. Take a scenic trolley tour of the National Landmark Engineering award-winning stone arch bridges that make Hillsborough a historic treasure. There are only two award-winners in New Hampshire. Can you name the other?
Feast on mouth-watering traditional foods, grilled chicken, pulled pork, Plowman’s Lunch, homemade muffins, cookies, pies, watermelon and more. The ladies of Hillsborough put on quite a spread!
A huge thank you to our SPONSORS
We couldn’t do this without you!
George Washington was so real he gave me goose bumps! And his talk was fascinating!
August 19 & 20, 2017
Ticket Information:
Tickets are available online through August 18.
Tickets will be available the day of the event at all locations.
Cash only at all locations. No Credit Cards or Debit Cards.
You can begin your day at any location.
Adults (18+) $15
Seniors (62+) $12
6 – 17 years $5
5 and under FREE
FREE admission for all Hillsborough, Henniker, Deering, Windsor, and Washington public, private and home-schooled students with school or parent id.
Tickets are good for both Saturday and Sunday and get you into absolutely everything! (except gold panning is $5 per person to help cover the high cost of gold.)
Hours:
Saturday 9-5
Sunday 9-4
Your Tax Deductible Donation Helps Us Provide Great Programs
Q&A
How do I get from site to site?
There is a trolley and several 16 passenger vans that travels between the 4 sites. You may park your car at any of the sites and be driven while enjoying the scenery.
Where can I find a costume?
We have a limited number of costumes for local people and people involved in the event to borrow. Please contact Ellie Harbour at 603-464-2592. There are mop hats and tricorn hats for sale at the event for kids and adults who feel the spirit.
Are pets welcome?
There will be war re-enactments, horses, and many children at this event, so for the safety of your pet and others, we ask that pets remain at home.
Are the sites handicapped accessible?
Handicapped parking spaces will be available at each site, permits are required for all handicapped parking. Some areas are more accessible than others; many demonstrations will be held in grassy field areas. Handicapped accessible bathrooms are available at all sites.
The Money Questions
Credit Cards can not be accepted at any site. All site greeting stations, food concessions, and vendors accept only cash.
You can find ATM machines at the following banks –
Santander Bank ◦ 53 West Main St
Bank of NH ◦ 325 West Main St
Lake Sunapee Bank ◦ 15 Antrim Rd
TD Bank ◦ 11 School St (behind the bank)
Parking?
Parking is offered at all sites. You are welcome to drive and park at each site. If space is not available at the site, you may be directed to the next site or to downtown parking areas. Feel free to park and hop on the Trolley.
Where the heck is Hillsborough?
GPS addresses –
Jones Rd – 44 Jones Rd, Hillsborough, NH 03244
Franklin Pierce Homestead – 301 2nd NH Turnpike, Hillsborough 03244
Hillsborough Historic Center – 18 E. Washington Rd, Hillsborough 03244
Downtown – 5 Center St, Hillsborough, NH 03244
Special thanks for the use of your photos –
Sue and Bob Hofstetter
Don Norris
Jeff Rand
Bob Lint
Chuck Cole Photography
This event has a wonderful homegrown feel!
LHE Mission Statement
Our mission is to promote awareness of the history and tourism opportunities in the Town of Hillsborough and the State of NH in a way that not only helps our local businesses succeed, but also showcases the best of our community by using educational and historical opportunities so that we bridge together all ages, community organizations, and town interests around this unique event – Living History!
And for a little fun
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