PO Box 703, Hillsborough, NH 03244(603) 464-3637LivingHistoryEvent@gmail.com

What is the Living History Event?

An action packed 2 day, 4 location event in Scenic & Historic Hillsborough, NH

George Washington is coming to Hillsborough, NH the summer of 2014!! You can learn more about Dean Malissa here.
Try your hand at panning for real gold, help throw a pot on the potter’s wheel, be a student in a real 1800’s schoolhouse, cast your own pewter spoon, press cider and more… Immerse yourself while the cannons roar, a Cavalry charges down a field and you watch a battle in the woods. Meet Mark Twain, Laura Ingalls Wilder, dance to the 2nd S. Carolina String Band and watch magic tricks performed by an 18th C Magician. These are just some of the exciting and interesting things to do on 4 action-packed sites all for one modest ticket price over two exciting days.
Come experience what living in America was like 100-200 years ago at the 6th Annual Living History Event!
Come join us, you’ll be glad you did.

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Dean Malissa Portrays George Washington

Not to be missed in 2014 is Dean Malissa who portrays General George Washington. As a guest, truly suspend disbelief and engage with General Washington when you meet America's iconic Founding Father. You will be entertained, educated, and edified during your interactions.

So scenic!

The Cavalry

The Franklin Pierce Homestead is one of the 4 sites

Our own Jon Gibson - Pewterer

Garry Kalajian - a juried Blacksmith

"Blacksmithing" means heating iron or steel to over 1000 degrees, then shaping it with hammer blows and struck tools, such as chisels and punches. It can be worked further cold using files, drills and taps, etc.