Portsmouth new hampshire historical society portsmouth, nh 0. Order online tickets tickets see availability directions location. Live christmas and holiday performances in new hampshire. Current estimates show this company has an annual revenue of 47546 and. The permanent settlement occurred in what is now the dover neck area. Now heralded as portsmouths nutcracker, the great bay academy of dances an 1836 portsmouth nutcracker will appear in its 25th season at the historic music hall on. The population was 29,987 at the 2010 census, the largest in the new hampshire seacoast region and the 4th largest city in the state of new hampshire. Dover is the oldest continuous settlement in new hampshire and the seventh oldest in the united states. West point, annapolis, air force academy, vmi, citadel, and coast guard academy cadets. It is the county seat of strafford county, and home to wentworthdouglass. To increase awareness of dovers heritage, the dover historical commission and the dover historical society have established a voluntary program to provide house markers bearing the construction date and, when desired, the name of the original owner or builder. Dover s nutcracker coloring book both tells the story and provides pages for coloring along the way. Landmarks in ancient dover, new hampshire ancestry. New hampshire s early development was a result of an english colonization project starting in 1623.
While the pages are doublesided the paper quality is good, although it wont hold up to markers or paint. The seacoast microbrew festival features the best seacoast breweries and celebrates the culture they support. It is located at the falls a 33foot 10metre drop of the. They were fishmongers from london who, in 1623, established their fishing industry at this scenic site. This essay is from an 1877 edition of the granite monthly, a new magazine at the time. New hampshire eighteenthcentury american newspapers in the. The new hampshire historical societys collections include family histories, vital records, church records, cemetery records, diaries, town and county histories, military records, genealogical periodicals, and general genealogical reference material, in addition to a large collection of published and unpublished material related to the history. Historic nutcrackers in dover, nh 03820 citysearch. The nutcracker was first developed around 1870 and is nowadays one of the most famous representatives of the erzgebirge. The tip of dover point is now called hilton point and houses a state park called hilton park.
Once your image request is received, a member of the new hampshire historical society will be in contact to fulfill your request. History of dover, new hampshire 1923 edition open library. Concord, nh november 2729, 2015 at the palace theatre in manchester, nh. The nutcracker by northeastern ballet theatre dover, dec. In 1623, william and edward hilton settled cochecho plantation, adopting its abenaki name, making dover the oldest permanent settlement in new hampshire, and seventh in the united states. Boards and commissions city charter and code city council city operations open government public education public safety city services. Dovers nutcracker coloring book both tells the story and provides pages for coloring along the way. However, this recent reprint heritage books, 2008 was sent without the foldout map that shows the land owners on dover neck during the period 16231723. Dover businesses and services dover economic development city government. It was named for william wentworth, 2nd earl of strafford in the mistaken belief that he was the ancestor of.
It is one of the county towns of strafford county, and lies 40 miles e. The companys principal address is 4 hubbard rd, dover, nh 03820. Rivermill at dover landing with lofty ceilings,1800s brick and beam architecture, and tall, arched windows offering views of the cochecho river, rivermill is distinctive enough to stand on its own, or it can serve as a blank canvas on which to paint your own wedding masterpiece. People living with alzheimers disease are welcomed during this time, along with their family members and care partners, to gather in a supportive, nonclinical setting to chat, relax and socialize while enjoying. Continuation of the newhampshire gazette, and historical chronicle. Authentic german christmas nutcrackers erzgebirge palace. Often the nutcracker is the image of authorities from the past. Nutcracker performance listings are provided by state and city and by the company performing the nutcracker ballet. Nutcrackers have always been enjoyed for their whimsical expressions.
New years eve champagne pops concert at the music hall historic theater on dec. To increase awareness of dover s heritage, the dover historical commission and the dover historical society have established a voluntary program to provide house markers bearing the construction date and, when desired, the name of the original owner or builder. This is one of the most interesting and important towns in new hampshire. The dover historic homes on this site are those dating back to 1900. Page 129 john wade married to elizabeth gerrish, sep.
Rich in irish history, humor, and boundless energy, it is a memorable show for the entire family. Dover, city, seat 1769 of strafford county, southeastern new hampshire, u. Here are eight events that helped shape the sate of new hampshire. Portsmouth historical society in portsmouth, new hampshire. New hampshire historical society dover, nh dover, nh. Edwin david sanborn 18081885 was born in gilmanton, nh and married a niece of daniel webster. Historic nutcrackers 4 hubbard rd dover, nh e commerce. Dover adventure playground childrens museum of new hampshire. If you appreciate the architecture of an old victorian, the brick masonry of a federal style home, or the stonework of the old textile mills then. The companys filing status is listed as active and its file number is 319786. Nutcrackers carry with them a sense of tradition as well as an. Aug 06, 2019 the sound of music the dover show is postponed new date to be announced soon thursday, august 6 at the kingswood arts center, wolfeboro, nh. Dover adventure playground the dover adventure playground is closed due to covid19. Our records show it was established in 1999 and incorporated in new hampshire.
The museum has artifacts and displays from the hundreds of years of dovers history from both east dover and west dover. The principal streams of dover are the cocheco, and bellamy bank, or back river. Especially kings, soldiers and gendarmes are often used as a model. Once your image request is received, a member of the new hampshire historical society will be. Any house built before 1929 and retaining its basic design integrity is eligible. Early history of the new hampshire settlements the narration of a video prepared by alice haubrich 19052005 curator of the piscataqua pioneers, 1990 this is story about great grandfathers and grandmothers yours and mine in 1623. The nutcracker ballet provides the history of the nutcracker ballet, nutcracker music, nutcrakcer links, nutcracker movies and information on nutcracker ballet performances in your area.
Learn about the history of dover at the refurbished harris house. The hilton farm now is a tree farm, but for most of its existence it was a dairy farm and orchard. The first settlement at dover was made here at the southernmost point of dover neck and was called hiltons point after edward and william hilton. The dover public library supports the joy of reading and lifelong learning, offering information services and programs across a wide range of formats. We hope you enjoy browsing this site and we look forward to hearing from you soon. Originally known as wecohamet by native americans, the area was first explored by martin ping in 1603. The permanent settlement occurred in what is now the. Continued by the new hampshire gazette, and the general advertiser, starting with the issue of june 9, 1787. Saturday, april 18 at 7pm at dover high school, dover, nh and.
New hampshire newspaper project, new hampshire state library. Historic nutcrackers is a new hampshire domestic trade name filed on july, 1999. Full text of notable events in the history of dover, new. Northeastern ballet theatre is new hampshires premier professional ballet. Childrens museum of new hampshire dover 2020 all you. It was named for william wentworth, 2nd earl of strafford in the mistaken belief that he was the ancestor of governor john wentworth. When possible makes early new hampshire writing available as a public service to our readers.
Dont miss this classic ballet performed by the southern new hampshire dance theatre. Publication date 1894 topics registers of births, etc. New hampshire ranks 7th among the best states in terms of businesstax climate, according to the 2011 tax report of the u. Attractions near childrens museum of new hampshire. For permission to reproduce this image, please add the image to your cart and proceed through the image request checkout process. City center ballet presents claras dream, a nutcracker story based on the beloved. Nutcracker ballet coloring book dover holiday coloring book. Aug 16, 2012 history of dover, new hampshire containing historical genealogical and industrial data of its early settlers, their struggles and triumphs tercentenary ed. The same element is present in the towns french douvres and modern welsh dofr forms. Dec 09, 2012 now heralded as portsmouths nutcracker, the great bay academy of dances an 1836 portsmouth nutcracker will appear in its 25th season at the historic music hall on december 1416, 2012.
Dover is a city in strafford county, new hampshire, united states. The city of dover, in collaboration with the childrens museum of new hampshire and many generous supporters, has created the new, innovative dover adventure playground. This image is owned by the new hampshire historical society. The sound of music the dover show is postponed new date to be announced soon thursday, august 6 at the kingswood arts center, wolfeboro, nh. Maps, clothing, farm equipment, military gear, home displays are just some of the type of artifacts at the dover historical museum. David landon the archaeology of the 17thcentury plymouth colony settlement. The hiltons own the oldest family homestead in new hampshire.
Inside the historic shaker buildings on december 7 and 14, you can sing carols at. Dover, new hampshire is 30 miles n of haverhill, massachusetts and 58 miles n of boston, massachusetts. Sep 08, 2015 concord, nh november 2729, 2015 at the palace theatre in manchester, nh. With christmas in new hampshire now upon us, we wanted to encourage. Become a member of the dover historical society make a donation to the dover historical society. History of dover, new hampshire containing historical genealogical and industrial data of its early settlers, their struggles and triumphs tercentenary ed. However, nutcrackers also possess a rich history that goes back about 300 years. What would erzgebirge folkart be without its nutcrackers.
For a few years dover was an independent colony named northam. Historic nutcrackers is a family owned company which imports hand made wooden nutcrackers made by hanno junghaenel of mudau, germany. This is a very significant early source 1923, describing one of the oldest towns in new hampshire. A guide to christmas events and things to do in new hampshire. Fishing communities were set up near the piscataqua river in what are now rye and dover, new hampshire. Joseph cooper in dover, nh 603 7500207 company profile. Dover, new hampshire city information, fast facts, schools. Full text of notable events in the history of dover, new hampshire, from the first settlement in 1623 to 1865 see other formats. Exits to the park are on both sides of rt16 exit 5. Early settlers of dover, new hampshire geni family tree. Compare dna and explore genealogy for stephen otis born abt. View all attractions near childrens museum of new hampshire on tripadvisor.
Joseph cooper trade name historic nutcrackers is in the christmas tree ornaments, except electrical and glass business. Datawatch alarm monitoring, and historic nutcrackers hold offices in the city. Published 1923 by printed by authority of the city councils in manchester, n. Dover is the largest city in the seacoast region of the state of new hampshire. The alzheimers cafe is held at the childrens museum of new hampshire in dover on the third thursday of each month from 24 pm. View competitors, revenue, employees, website and phone number. But dover is the oldest continuous settlement in new hampshire, so some of the historic homes we feature date back even further. Seacoast microbrew festival dover, new hampshire facebook. The nutcracker returns to music hall stage portsmouth, nh. New hampshires early development was a result of an english colonization project starting in 1623. Rivermill at dover landing reception venues dover, nh. Historic nutcrackers christmas tree ornaments, except electrical and glass for dover, nh. Strafford county, new hampshire genealogy and history.
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