The Greenfield Historical Society will host a series of events as part of the nation’s 250th anniversary celebration, including a presentation on New Hampshire’s role in the American Revolution and activities during Greenfield’s July 4 festivities.
The first event, “Redcoats and Rebels: New Hampshire in the American Revolution,” will take place Sunday, June 28, at 3 p.m. in the Wensberg Room at Stephenson Memorial Library. Presented in partnership with the library and New Hampshire Humanities, the free program will feature historian Mary Adams discussing the state’s often-overlooked contributions to the Revolutionary War.
The historical society will also participate in Greenfield’s townwide 250th anniversary celebration at Oak Park on July 4. The group will host a display tent featuring photographs and slideshows of local homes, residents and past community events, including Greenfield’s “Whing Ding” celebrations.
At 11 a.m., local railroad historian Dale Russell will present a program on the history of the railroad in Greenfield. At 12:30 p.m., former resident Donald “Jimmy” Smith will share memories of growing up in Greenfield during the 1950s and 1960s and lead a discussion on the town’s enduring sense of community.
The society will also sell hot dogs from its chuck wagon and serve strawberry shortcake during the celebration.
More information is available at greenfieldnhhistoricalsociety.com.