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Founded in 1938, the Mission of the Wakefield-Brookfield Historical Society is the collection, preservation and interpretation of historical artifacts pertaining to the history of the communities of Wakefield and Brookfield, NH and the preservation of the buildings and grounds under the care of the the Corporation.
The Society is the proud owner of the 1858 "Little Red School House" and the Freeman Pike Cobbler Shop, located in the Wakefield Corner Historic District. Both buildings are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Society is a 501 c(3) organization under the Internal Revenue Code. |
BROOKFIELD TOWN HOUSE'S 200 YEARS
FOCUS OF WAKEFIELD-BROOKFIELD
HISTORICAL SOCIETY MEETING
Marilou MacLean, Chair of the Brookfield Heritage Commission, will be the speaker at the Wakefield-Brookfield Historical Society's final meeting of 2023 on October 10 at 7 PM. Appropriately, the meeting will be held in the Brookfield Town House at 265 Wentworth Road (Route 109), the topic of Marilou's presentation.
The Town House is on the National Register and held its first Town Meeting in 1823. Every year since then, except for one during the Covid pandemic, the Town Meeting has been held there. In the early days, the Town House also served as a place of worship. The building was able to be constructed after most of the citizens of Brookfield pledged work or material to complete the project. The town celebrated the 200 years of continual service during the spring and summer with several events and Marilou will be sharing some of what they discovered during these events.
After Marilou's presentation, the attendees will share in an old-fashioned ice cream social, with the Board providing all the fixings, including a cake for those who like to add that to their ice ream sundae. This event is quickly becoming a popular yearly tradition.
The meeting is open to the public and everyone is welcome to come and learn about the work the Historical Society is doing to preserve the history and traditions of our communities. Call Jennifer at 603-522-6713 with questions or for directions.
FOCUS OF WAKEFIELD-BROOKFIELD
HISTORICAL SOCIETY MEETING
Marilou MacLean, Chair of the Brookfield Heritage Commission, will be the speaker at the Wakefield-Brookfield Historical Society's final meeting of 2023 on October 10 at 7 PM. Appropriately, the meeting will be held in the Brookfield Town House at 265 Wentworth Road (Route 109), the topic of Marilou's presentation.
The Town House is on the National Register and held its first Town Meeting in 1823. Every year since then, except for one during the Covid pandemic, the Town Meeting has been held there. In the early days, the Town House also served as a place of worship. The building was able to be constructed after most of the citizens of Brookfield pledged work or material to complete the project. The town celebrated the 200 years of continual service during the spring and summer with several events and Marilou will be sharing some of what they discovered during these events.
After Marilou's presentation, the attendees will share in an old-fashioned ice cream social, with the Board providing all the fixings, including a cake for those who like to add that to their ice ream sundae. This event is quickly becoming a popular yearly tradition.
The meeting is open to the public and everyone is welcome to come and learn about the work the Historical Society is doing to preserve the history and traditions of our communities. Call Jennifer at 603-522-6713 with questions or for directions.
TO MEMBERS, FRIENDS AND COMMUNITY OF THE WAKFIELD BROOKFIELD HISTORICAL SOCIETY
A recent Conditions Assessment Report of our 3 buildings documents in detail their serious need for extensive and costly repair. Our fundraising committee has been busy researching the timing and requirements of numerous grant funding opportunities. Recently our Board has decided to immediately move ahead with the restoration of the 175-year-old woodshed that now houses the Cobbler’s Shop. Bids have been secured and 3 grant funding applications will be submitted shortly, with work anticipated to commence this summer.
Our second step, in what will be a multi-year project, will be application to LCHIP for the essential funding to remediate the humidity, pervasive water and foundation issues in our 175-year-old Schoolhouse. This funding, which requires a “matching grant” would not be awarded until mid-November and restoration would begin in the spring of 2024.
All grant funders want to know if the Board, Membership and the Community are financially supportive of the funding project. If you see yourself as a supporter, please send a check to WBHS, PO Box 795, Sanbornville NH 03872 . If you cannot support us immediately, please email Nancy our president at revnsmith@gmail.com letting her know how much you intend to donate so you can be counted as a supporter in our upcoming grant funding applications.
This is a long overdue step in our 85-year history. We are excited to continue the preservation and usage of our buildings. So, stay tuned for more information, and please join us for our first meeting on May 9 at 7 pm in the Schoolhouse, 2851 Wakefield Rd., Wakefield.
A recent Conditions Assessment Report of our 3 buildings documents in detail their serious need for extensive and costly repair. Our fundraising committee has been busy researching the timing and requirements of numerous grant funding opportunities. Recently our Board has decided to immediately move ahead with the restoration of the 175-year-old woodshed that now houses the Cobbler’s Shop. Bids have been secured and 3 grant funding applications will be submitted shortly, with work anticipated to commence this summer.
Our second step, in what will be a multi-year project, will be application to LCHIP for the essential funding to remediate the humidity, pervasive water and foundation issues in our 175-year-old Schoolhouse. This funding, which requires a “matching grant” would not be awarded until mid-November and restoration would begin in the spring of 2024.
All grant funders want to know if the Board, Membership and the Community are financially supportive of the funding project. If you see yourself as a supporter, please send a check to WBHS, PO Box 795, Sanbornville NH 03872 . If you cannot support us immediately, please email Nancy our president at revnsmith@gmail.com letting her know how much you intend to donate so you can be counted as a supporter in our upcoming grant funding applications.
This is a long overdue step in our 85-year history. We are excited to continue the preservation and usage of our buildings. So, stay tuned for more information, and please join us for our first meeting on May 9 at 7 pm in the Schoolhouse, 2851 Wakefield Rd., Wakefield.
Membership
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Currently, members and the public meet on the second Tuesday of the month, May through October, for a presentation on a historical topic, a business meeting, and socializing. Use of the archives is available by appointment.
Membership is renewed each year in April/May at an individual, sustaining, benefactor or life member category. |
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Address: 2851 Wakefield Road - P.O. Box 795
Sanbornville, NH 03872-0795 |
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